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Weekly News RoundUp 7-13 May 2012

This is a list of the main events of 7 to 13 May with links to news articles describing them.

GroundUp Staff

News | 16 May 2012

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GroundUp RoundUp - Upcoming entertainment on the Cape Flats

Find out what entertainment and cultural events are happening in the next few days.

Mary-Jane Matsolo

News | 11 May 2012

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Khayelitsha hosts debate about nuclear power

Yesterday evening Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to know) hosted a seminar at Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha on nuclear power for South Africa. About 50 people attended.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 11 May 2012

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Rest in Peace Brown Dash

Kwaito star Simphiwe Mpamile, better known by his stage name Brown Dash, died in Johannesburg’s Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on 9 May.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 11 May 2012

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Traditional Courts Bill “authoritarian and patriarchal”

Civil society organizations expressed concern during recent public hearings on the Traditional Courts Bill at the Western Cape Legislature.

Tariro Washinyira and Veronica Washaya

News | 10 May 2012

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Lindela accused of poor handling of meningitis case

A Zimbabwean man became extremely ill after contracting meningitis at Lindela Repatriation Centre. His family has accused the Department of Home Affairs of infringing their rights by failing to inform them timeously.

Tariro Washinyira

News | 10 May 2012

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Health Minister must sort out medicine shortages

GroundUp and The Sowetan have reported stockouts of antiretroviral medicines in Gauteng and Limpopo. This is unacceptable.

GroundUp Editor

News | 9 May 2012

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Divas and Dimes party

Asanda Mankayi, also known as Brat or Ashan, celebrated his birthday on 5 May 2012 at Monate lounge in Long Street.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 8 May 2012

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Designed by the People

Social Justice Coalition hosted a meeting with the theme Design by the People in Khayelitsha.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 8 May 2012

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RoundUp 30/04/2012 - 06/05/2012

In this regular new feature, GroundUp brings you the most important stories of the last week. We hope busy or young people who want a quick roundup of events will find this useful.

Nokubonga Yawa

News | 7 May 2012

Most Read

  1. District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages
  2. Social housing set to be built at Salt River Market this year
  3. Dunoon fire victims rush to rebuild homes as City proposes reblocking
  4. Raising revenue from alien invasives
  5. Cops who tortured man are still on duty

Most time spent reading

  1. District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages
  2. St Lucia fishers take government to court
  3. Why people from Lesotho cross the border illegally
  4. KZN rolls out controversial circumcision device amid safety concerns
  5. Court stops Enver Motala’s bid for reinstatement

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