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SA students in UK call for government intervention in university crisis

“We hope that the statement will be taken to the South African government, President and Minister of Higher Education.”

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News | 1 November 2016

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“Arrest Zuma” demand protesters

Cape Town groups march against state capture

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News | 1 November 2016

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Poorly built municipal housing project may face demolition

Beneficiaries fear the double-storey dwellings will collapse on them

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News | 1 November 2016

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Stabbed on his way to the toilet, Khayelitsha man is now in a wheelchair

Sinethemba Mfaca spends his days trapped in his one-roomed shack

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News | 1 November 2016

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“I look at my horse and I feel well”

An in-depth look at the changing face of traditional horse racing in the Eastern Cape

Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Masixole Feni.

Feature | 1 November 2016

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Walter Sisulu University reopens after two weeks

Buffalo City Campus students return to class

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Brief | 31 October 2016

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Withdrawal from International Criminal Court challenged in Concourt

CASAC argues the President has violated the separation of powers

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Law | 31 October 2016

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UCT staff protest against “militarisation” of campus

"We believe interdict hands our campus over to SAPS"

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Brief | 31 October 2016

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The “fastest growing sport in the country”

An in-depth look at the changing face of traditional horse racing in the Eastern Cape

Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Masixole Feni.

Feature | 31 October 2016

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Khayelitsha residents relieve themselves next to N2 highway

Communal toilets blocked for months

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News | 31 October 2016

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Victims of apartheid are victims again, say Khulumani marchers

Protesters gather outside parliament to demand reparations

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News | 28 October 2016

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Matric exams underway: what students say

Matrics spoke to GroundUp about their expectations and experiences

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News | 28 October 2016

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Wheelchair dependent man’s house fixed at last

"I can use the toilet without any help"

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Brief | 28 October 2016

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Anatomy of a violent incident: the UCT library clash

Fight between students and security guards has polarised opinion

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News | 28 October 2016

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Grieving relatives demand Qedani Mahlangu’s resignation

Dozens protest outside Gauteng health department's offices over deaths following closure of Life Esidimeni

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News | 27 October 2016

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Island battles to get City to clean toilets

Residents fear drinking water will mix with faeces and make them sick

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