Long commute to freedom
Black people in particular bear the brunt of a decade-long focus on building houses instead of cities “at whatever cost”.
Read MoreAuthor: Lailah Ryklief
What’s killing our children?
By the time the sun sets, at least one child in South Africa will have decided to take their own life; another will have died because of violence; five will have lost their lives because of accidents; and 12 will have succumbed to various illnesses.
Read MoreTimeline: Thuli Madonsela’s Big Five
Outgoing Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has investigated some of the most high profile politicians in the country, including President Jacob Zuma. (Click on the arrows for more detail)
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The Forgotten People
Thousands of people in 97 informal settlements were not counted in the 2011 census, a data-driven investigation has revealed.
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