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Covid-19: Our grimmest day yet

Minister reports 844 confirmed deaths. MRC reports worst week yet.

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News | 7 January 2021

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This virus is catchy - we need vaccines urgently

An infectious diseases scientist describes how despite taking precautions her entire household is sick with Covid

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Opinion | 4 January 2021

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Health workers demand vaccine rollout

Thousands sign letter calling for Department of Health to act urgently

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News | 2 January 2021

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2020 in pictures: a year of living dangerously

Covid-19, evictions, fires and an elephant: GroundUp’s photos of the year

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Photo Essay | 22 December 2020

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Vaccine rollout: Here is where South Africa stands

More questions than answers, as health department plays cards close to chest

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News | 21 December 2020

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RETRACTED: Court sets aside eviction of social housing occupiers, for now

NO COURT ORDER WAS MADE - ARTICLE RETRACTED

Brief | 21 December 2020

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Covid-19: Help us protect our passengers, taxi operators urge government

As thousands prepare to travel long-distance, operators say they need help with masks and sanitisers

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News | 21 December 2020

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Woodstock facilities falling into ruin

Resident says the park and town hall have been deteriorating for years

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News | 18 December 2020

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Water safety programme hit by Covid-19 lockdown

National Sea Rescue Institute’s instructors reach fewer children

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News | 18 December 2020

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Lottery whistleblower “pressured” to pay IT company to build athletics track

R10 million was paid but no work was done

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News | 18 December 2020

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Kensington housing renovated by “exceptional artisans” from informal settlement

Body corporate hires unemployed local artisans

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News | 17 December 2020

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Philippi’s immigrant crime-buster

Alidi Hicuburundi runs soccer clubs, distributes food parcels and takes part in the community policing forum

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News | 17 December 2020

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Lottery millions splurged on glitzy award ceremonies

“Our work is nation-building,” says fund recipient Carol Bouwer

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News | 17 December 2020

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Informal miners claim police demand bribes

Miners in Benoni say police confiscate their gold unless they pay

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News | 15 December 2020

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Barrydale musicians’ bittersweet success

First album is out, but their teacher is not there to see it launched

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News | 15 December 2020

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Solar-powered computer lab opens up new opportunities for students

Lab set up in a container in Barrydale

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Brief | 15 December 2020

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