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Tragedy

George ‘national calamity’ building collapse death toll rises to 12 — Winde hails efforts of tireless teams

South Africa

George ‘national calamity’ building collapse death toll rises to 12 — Winde hails efforts of tireless teams

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Velani Ludidi

Tragedy and miracles unfold: Remembering the many Albert Street fire victims

South Africa

Tragedy and miracles unfold: Remembering the many Albert Street fire victims

By Michelle Banda

Shivering and hungry – the last time Rev Maboe saw his son

South Africa

Shivering and hungry – the last time Rev Maboe saw his son

By Harriet Perlman and Darnell Nxumalo. Pictures by Mark Lewis

Fallen Elephants, plunging Eagles: How Afcon broke hearts but made history

Africa

Fallen Elephants, plunging Eagles: How Afcon broke hearts but made history

By Yanga Sibembe

Portraits of lives lost: Patrick Mpiti’s mother, Sannah, died a long way from home

South Africa

Portraits of lives lost: Patrick Mpiti’s mother, Sannah, died a long way from home

By Harriet Perlman and Darnell Nxumalo. Pictures by Mark Lewis

Life Esidimeni: Mental health is still the ‘stepchild' of health and remains underfunded, underresourced

South Africa

Life Esidimeni: Mental health is still the ‘stepchild' of health and remains underfunded, underresourced

By Christine Nxumalo

Lawlessness at Gupta mines was behind deadly tragedy

South Africa

Lawlessness at Gupta mines was behind deadly tragedy

By GroundUp

A Harley! My kingdom for a Harley!

Media

A Harley! My kingdom for a Harley!

By Lesley Stones