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Small farmers celebrate victory outside Cape High Court

Housing Development Agency agrees to drop eviction proceedings

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News | 21 November 2023

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Health workers picket for Palestine outside Red Cross Children’s Hospital

Organisers call for immediate ceasefire

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Brief | 21 November 2023

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The NPA, the former Lottery boss and the Rolls Royce

Alfred Nevhutanda sold the car just three months after he bought it for R6.3-million

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News | 21 November 2023

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Residents stop IEC registering voters in Philippi

Community leaders say elections make no difference to their terrible living conditions

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Brief | 21 November 2023

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Millions poured into Eastern Cape sportsground but it’s still unfinished

After seven years, the project is under investigation

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News | 21 November 2023

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Mandela Park shacks petrol-bombed

This is the latest in a series of attacks on this group of land occupiers since August

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News | 21 November 2023

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Gaza: UCT senate calls for ceasefire

In a statement it also called for “the release of hostages and unlawfully held prisoners”

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Brief | 20 November 2023

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Khayelitsha residents document their daily struggle with toilets

Photographic exhibition shows access to sanitation from the perspective of people living in informal settlements

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Brief | 20 November 2023

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Bheki Cele responds to police assault

Minister says video of police beating Juma Igiranieza looks like grievous bodily harm

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Brief | 20 November 2023

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Farm worker family evicted, belongings dumped on the side of the road

“I am broken” says Jan Marthinus, in tears after his family was left homeless

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News | 20 November 2023

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Rescue plan for the Master’s Office

Details are still sketchy and the plan will not be publicly circulated

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Law | 20 November 2023

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Gift of the Givers Gaza head “paid the ultimate sacrifice”

Memorial held for Ahmed Abbasi in St George’s Cathedral

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News | 20 November 2023

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Learning from Israel’s past Gaza Strip invasions

“A political resolution that addresses the roots of the conflict is the only way to defend Israel’s borders and citizens” writes a former Israeli soldier

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Analysis | 19 November 2023

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Hundreds homeless after shack fire rips through Durban settlement

MEC for Human Settlements promises to fast-track assistance

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Brief | 17 November 2023

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Sewage in the sea: City fails to meet Hout Bay permit conditions

The City of Cape Town’s own data shows it is releasing more sewage than is allowed

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News | 17 November 2023

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Public works slammed for mismanagement of prime Cape Town property

A two-hectare property and heritage buildings have been left to ruin

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News | 17 November 2023

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