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Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

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Photo Essay | 2 October 2023

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Salt River heritage festival: knowing the past to shape a better world

On Saturday new giant murals were unveiled in the historic suburb

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Tshwane’s derelict homeless shelter

“These children grow up in a dirty and dangerous place”

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News | 2 October 2023

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Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Limpopo village

More than 200 households affected

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Children frolic in flood water as only pool in Brown’s Farm remains closed

The pool in Philippi has been closed since August when it was vandalised during the taxi protests

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Brief | 29 September 2023

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Fresh water fishers demand formal recognition of their livelihoods

Masifundise inland fisheries report says sector needs government help

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Brief | 29 September 2023

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Cape flood: homes buried in mud

Sir Lowry’s Pass flood victims face uncertain future

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News | 29 September 2023

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Police silent on crime reporting system problems

“This is just a classic case of laziness from the police. There is always a solution.”

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News | 29 September 2023

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Protesters block busy Kariega road amid five-day power outage

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor says many homes were plunged into dark after an explosion at the Mabandla substation

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Brief | 28 September 2023

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Cape Town backyard dwellers doorstop housing officials at Civic Centre

“People die waiting for a house,” says backyarder from Hanover Park

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