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The Kendal Power Station, a coal-fired station of Eskom in Mpumalanga. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling mattersFelix Dube

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South Africa’s drinking water systems are critical but stable, warns SANBWACharlotte Metcalf

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World Health Day: South Africa's public health gains at risk

CoCT completes R7.7m upgrade of Culemborg Safe Space 1 to aid homeless

CoCT completes R7.7m upgrade of Culemborg Safe Space 1 to aid homeless

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