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Attempt to shut down parts of Khayelitsha blocked by police

Mandela Park housing project halted due to factional disputes by backyarders

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Cape Town paramedics protest against work hours

Union also demands health department takes over salary payments of NGO community workers

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Call for law to allow communities to recall ward councillors

Group hands over petition signed by over 25,000 people

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Man dies in police custody, sparking protest

IPID is investigating the death of Victor Udes who died in Lwandle SAPS holding cells on Wednesday

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Lottery’s promise of toilets leaves a nasty smell

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Newcastle children defy their parents and swim in dams

Two children have drowned but that doesn’t stop these boys who have no pool to swim in

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News | 3 May 2019

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Grabouw gets 24-hour health service following protests

Residents express delight but still want a public hospital

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Waste pickers march to be recognised

Protesters want to be a formal part of Johannesburg’s recycling programme

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Metrorail arson suspect referred to Valkenberg

Thobela Xoseni’s brother says his arrest came as a shock to the family

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Children locked out of school for late-coming

MEC says action will be taken against schools, but principals have limited options available to fix the problem

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News | 2 May 2019

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“I raised my children by selling home brewed beer”

Traditional beer is cheap and popular in Tsakane township

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Cameroonian refugees in Cape Town can’t get legal status

Home Affairs was ordered by the courts to open a centre over a year ago for new asylum seeker applicants

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News | 2 May 2019

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Housing activists occupy Green Point bowling club

Reclaim the City builds concrete wall on bowling green in civil disobedience protest

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Workers’ Day: This industry is not what it used to be, says clothing worker

Fadwah Rinquest has been sewing cuffs on shirts for about ten years

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Workers’ Day: Congolese immigrant works from 5am to 11pm

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