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US & Canada · JohannesburgCaster Semenya says she offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female. The South African middle-distance runner has a condition known as hyperandrogenism, characterised by higher than usual levels of testosterone. She burst onto the scene in 2009 when she won the women's 800m world title.See the Story
Semenya offered to show her body to officials to prove she was female
47% Left coverage: 15 sources
Europe · BerlinGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The two leaders said they will also consider developments on the African continent. South Africa has taken a neutral stance on the conflict, refusing to condemn Russia's actions. Another topic to be discussed is South Africa's intention to reduce its dependence on coal-fired power plants.See the Story
South Africa, Germany discuss need for peaceful Ukraine war resolution
62% Center coverage: 13 sources
Climate Change · JohannesburgPlastic waste is piling up in Africa's landfill sites, clogging stormwater drainage systems and polluting rivers and oceans. Africa has an average waste collection rate of 55% but only 4% of it is recycled, according to a report by the U.N. and the Center for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa.See the Story
Environmentalists meet in South Africa to stem plastic waste
55% Center coverage: 11 sources
US & Canada · JohannesburgMore than 300 people evacuated from their homes as a result of renewed heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The new rains have damaged roads, homes and electricity infrastructure largely in the northern parts of the province since last Friday.See the Story
New floods in eastern South Africa displace more than 300
55% Left coverage: 11 sources
Gauteng · GautengTwo children, aged two and four, died in a shack fire in Orange Farm, Gauteng. Their seven-year-old brother sustained minor injuries. The fire is believed to have been caused by a lit candle. It is alleged the mother was at the shop when the incident happened.See the Story
Two children die in shack fire in Gauteng
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Drones · GautengGauteng is the biggest victim of essential infrastructure theft and vandalism.This is according to Gauteng Hawks head Maj Ebrahim Kadwa.See the Story
Drones and micro-dotting proposed for fighting rampant copper theft
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Boksburg · BoksburgNumsa members have suffered their first defeat at the heated Saftu national congress at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.See the Story
Irvin Jim suffers major blow as suspended Saftu NOBs lose vote
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Soweto · SowetoTshabalira Lebakeng lives in a shack in Diepkloof, Soweto and is a member of the Homeless Writers’ Project, supported by Maverick Citizen. This week he went out to take the temperature of local residents on the issue and expectations around the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant. This is what he heard.See the Story
TSHABA’S EYE: Reapplying for Social Relief of Distress grant leaves desperate citizens confused and suspicious
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Africa · JohannesburgGauteng provincial head major general Ebrahim Kadwa spoke to Eyewitness News on the sidelines of the inaugural Johannesburg energy indaba.See the Story
Hawks working with SAPS to eradicate theft of electricity infrastructure
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New Gauteng freeway to ease congestion at Gillooly’s interchange
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Two security guards shot after responding to robbery at Benoni guesthouse
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
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Gauteng reaches 10 million target of Covid-19 vaccines administered, plans to ramp up programme
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
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Germany's Scholz says unacceptable to side with Russia on Ukraine war
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
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Vote on suspended office bearers will settle Vavi vs Jim tussle in tense Saftu congress
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
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Chartwell: Churchill-owned painting on display for first time
67% Right coverage: 3 sources
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