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Pietermaritzburg students start class boycott

“Hunger causes anger” — student

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News | 22 February 2017

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Finance Minister announces 9% boost in social grant spending

Old age grant to rise R90 to R1,600 a month

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Brief | 22 February 2017

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Europe’s rubbish cleared in Nyanga

Mounds of garbage uncollected since December removed after residents agree to use City database

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Brief | 22 February 2017

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SASSA prepares for “tough negotiations” over grant payments

Contract will stay within budget, MPs told

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News | 22 February 2017

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Women get up at midnight to fetch water

In thirsty Thulamela, villagers have to race each other to get enough water

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News | 22 February 2017

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Will Metrorail users have to wait 17 years for decent service?

Service is getting worse, but Prasa promises to get it working … by 2034

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News | 22 February 2017

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How our Constitution views animals

Court says “animals are sentient beings” capable of suffering and pain

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Law | 22 February 2017

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Mining company tells court there’s no evidence it caused cliff to collapse

Environmental authority was “gunning for it”, claims Tormin

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Law | 21 February 2017

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Cape Town residents concerned about “development at all costs” approach

Mayor dismisses accusations

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News | 21 February 2017

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Two lecturers suspended over homophobic taunts

Blade Nzimande says “Constitution is absolutely clear” on discrimination

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Brief | 21 February 2017

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Police allegedly beat man from Congo to death

IPID refers case to Director of Public Prosecutions

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News | 21 February 2017

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Meet Khayelitsha’s adorable pets

Volunteer facility provides essential medical care to residents’ best friends

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Photo Essay | 21 February 2017

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Police fire rubber bullets at Spar protesters

Residents say retailer has fenced off pathway to taxi rank

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Brief | 20 February 2017

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South African study offers hope against drug-resistant TB

New simpler, shorter regimen has high cure rate

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News | 20 February 2017

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De Lille threatens to sue professor over Bo-Kaap spat

Fabio Todeschini accuses mayor of causing “crass development-at-all-costs culture”

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News | 20 February 2017

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“To people dustbins smell bad. To me they smell of money.”

Thembisile Kubheka makes a living by picking through bins

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News | 20 February 2017

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