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Ramaphosa leads his Cabinet to crisis-hit Gauteng amid quality of life decline • Mar. 6, 2025, 3:17 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

Overcrowded classrooms in Gauteng: The crisis persists despite promises of relief • Feb. 27, 2025, 12:58 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

All eyes on Gauteng premier Lesufi as he tables his State of the Province Address • Feb. 24, 2025, 4:28 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

Police minister Mchunu highlights drop in crime amid ongoing challenges in Gauteng and KZN • Feb. 21, 2025, 10:27 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

Heavy rains persist in Gauteng as tornado rips through Pretoria • Feb. 19, 2025, 1:37 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

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