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What caused a popular Johannesburg lake to turn red?
A popular lake and recreational area in Johannesburg has recently turned a strange and unsettling rusty-red colour.

Gayton says Joslin’s mother Kelly Smith will confess behind bars
Minister and former convict Gayton McKenzie believes life in prison will pressure Kelly Smith into revealing the truth…
From California to an Eastern Cape village — a volunteer’s story
When California-born teacher Janet Wolfertz first arrived in the small village of Viedgesville, she turned heads. as “a bit of an anomaly”.The veteran teacher with a career spanning more than two decades
How an innovative literacy project is transforming young lives
Amid a sluggish government response, Astra Primary School started a grassroots literacy project that is transforming young lives and attracting families in search of better educational opportunities for their children.
Sangoma involved in missing toddler’s case intends to plead guilty
Khoanyana made his first appearance alongside Keneilwe Shalaba, the 33-year-old mother who is accused of lying about her son’s disappearance in November last year.
‘A nightmare’: Joburg CBD residents, businesses reel from 3-day blackout
Johannesburg’s central business district has been without power for three consecutive days after a fire at the Bree substation on Saturday, leaving residents and businesses struggling to cope.
Graduate develops system to extend shelf-life of fresh fruit and vegetables
Bongolwethu Mabusela, who recently graduated with a PhD in chemical engineering, took a big step by translating parts of his research into isiXhosa, supporting inclusivity and helping more people connect with his work.
Guard your Sassa card well, Postbank warns
Beneficiaries of social grants need to stay vigilant and follow the precautionary steps below to stay ahead of card crime

SA’s Zoalize reacts to Miss World ‘snub’
South Africa’s Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg has finally spoken out about her unexpected early elimination from the Miss World finale, even though she was a fan favourite.

Second group of white Afrikaner asylum seekers arrives in the United States
A second group of white South African Afrikaners has entered the US through a controversial refugee policy approved by President Donald Trump.

IFP grieves senior MP killed in Katlehong shooting
The IFP is mourning the death of veteran MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, who was shot and killed in Katlehong on Saturday evening.
WATCH LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the high court in Pretoria on Monday.
Get ready for a medical aid reboot. Change is coming, Mzansi
SPONSORED | It’s about time that medical aid evolves to meet the needs of modern South Africans — and Fedhealth, in partnership with Sanlam, is proud to be leading the way
Inspired by her mother’s resilience, traffic officer Jemina Modise earns a doctorate
Motivated 48-year-old VIP inspector received her accolade from Regenesys Business school in May, challenging outdated norms and opening doors for others
Family of Cradock Four due to testify at reopened inquest into their murders
Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sicelo Mhlauli and Sparrow Mkonto were killed by apartheid-era security branch officers in June 1985.
Improving ECD must be a national priority
SA’s failure to invest meaningfully in early childhood development is deepening the country’s literacy crisis, education experts warn.