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Eastern Cape town of Sterkstroom has been in darkness for two weeks

South Africa

Eastern Cape town of Sterkstroom has been in darkness for two weeks

By Tembile Sgqolana

Fear & loathing in Hillbrow: How load shedding is experienced in Joburg’s gritty inner city

South Africa

Fear & loathing in Hillbrow: How load shedding is experienced in Joburg’s gritty inner city

By Michelle Banda

They know the drill: Gift of the Givers steps up to sink boreholes for battling Joburg hospitals

South Africa

They know the drill: Gift of the Givers steps up to sink boreholes for battling Joburg hospitals

By Julia Evans