Land activists challenge Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act

Ernest Mabuza, Times Live, 20 December 2021

An alliance of land rights organisations, activists and rural communities filed an application in the Constitutional Court on Monday seeking to declare the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA) unconstitutional and invalid. Read More

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Durban residents face interrupted water supply over holiday period

Eyewitness News, 20 December 2021

Bulk water supplier Umgeni Water said there was significant progress in pump repairs, which resulted in water shortages in many parts of Durban. Read More

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Free State farmers say continuous rainfall affecting planting season

Ismael Modiba, SABC News, 19 December 2021

Farmers in the Free State say the continuous rainfall is costing them a fortune. They say the soil has been ploughed and is ready for planting, but they cannot due to the recent rains. Read More

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Food prices set to rise even higher next year

Thabiso Mochiko, Times Live, 19 December 2021

South Africans will add treats to their Christmas tables if they can, but rising food prices mean many will have to adjust their menus — and there is no sign of a respite next year. Read More

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Vaal Dam full to the brim, thanks to recent rains

Nica Richards, The Citizen, 18 December 2021

Sustained rainfall has resulted in the Vaal Dam breaching 100% storage, up almost 10% from this time last week. Read More

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City of Cape Town accused of infringing rights with restriction of water supply to ratepayers in arrears

Mwangi Githahu, Cape Argus, 17 December 2021

The City of Cape Town has been accused of infringing on the constitutional rights of citizens by restricting water supply to households in arrears with their water bills. Read More

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