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More than 57,000 people were deported from South Africa last year

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Kouga flood victims accuse municipality of abandoning them

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Fraudster lawyer practised in court for years after disbarment

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Elim school building was declared unsafe almost five years ago – learners are still in it

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A new R486-million water system, but the taps are still dry in these Limpopo villages

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Judge tells minister to get water to Eastern Cape families

Centane residents win court victory

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Elections 2026: Langeberg municipality accused of hiding details of R60-million contract

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