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As icy temperatures grip Johannesburg, homeless shelters are battling growing pressure with more vulnerable people seeking warmth and safety. NGOs say beds, blankets and resources are being stretched as demand rises across the city. Phemelo speaks to Homeless Programme leader at PEN, Katleho Ncaphe, about the harsh realities shelters face…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear - he has no plans to step down following the Constitutional Court’s explosive ruling on the handling of the Phala Phala scandal. In a brief address to the nation on Monday, Ramaphosa said nothing in the judgment compels him to resign and confirmed…

A dramatic decline in teenage pregnancies across South Africa has left researchers both encouraged and searching for answers. A new study published in the South African Medical Journal found births among girls aged 10 to 19 dropped by 16% between 2021 and 2025, with pregnancies among girls aged 10 to…

Johannesburg households may soon face a massive hike in water charges, with the city proposing a 65.6% increase to its monthly water demand management levy from July 2026. The fee charged regardless of how much water residents use could jump from just over R65 to nearly R108 a month as…

This week’s music feature shines the spotlight on legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. Musicologist Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal unpacks some of the icon’s timeless classics, including Sir Duke, Isn't She Lovely, Knocks Me Off My Feet and Another Star, exploring the artistry and influence behind the music.