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Parents close down Port Elizabeth school

Protesters demand better infrastructure and security

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Informal traders protest in Mitchells Plain

Protesters demand safer trading environment

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Brief | 5 November 2019

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Doctor testifies on severity of prisoners’ injuries

Inmates are suing Correctional Services for assault and torture

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News | 5 November 2019

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Extinction Rebellion targets Africa Oil Week conference

Climate activists in hazmat suits mopped up “blood” in protest over fossil fuels

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News | 5 November 2019

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Ethiopian woman fights for dialysis

Fundraising campaign started to help her get treatment in the private sector

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Law | 5 November 2019

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Public protector taken to court over PRASA corruption report

Activist group #UniteBehind accuses advocate Mkhwebane of ignoring state capture evidence

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Brief | 5 November 2019

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Old mortuary becomes a home for the living

“Some people call us crazy … but it’s home, sweet home”

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News | 5 November 2019

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Eastern Cape villagers voted hoping to get electricity

“They make all sort of promises during elections and once elections are over you won’t see them”

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Brief | 4 November 2019

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Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners

Doctor testifies that injuries were severe

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News | 4 November 2019

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Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés

Minister Ebrahim Patel still failing to answer questions

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News | 4 November 2019

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People with albinism march for skin cancer awareness

Sunscreens are available at state hospitals for people with albinism

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Brief | 4 November 2019

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Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown

Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup

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News | 2 November 2019

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Douglasdale police accused of negligence by woman who was assaulted by her husband

Eight days in hospital but police “didn’t show concern”

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News | 1 November 2019

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GroundUp reporter threatened at school

Investigation into corruption annoys teachers

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News | 1 November 2019

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Vrygrond protesters demand to be given occupied land

Bus petrol-bombed; three people treated for burns

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Brief | 1 November 2019

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Refugees in limbo after eviction at UNHCR

Asylum seekers find refuge at the Central Methodist Church

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