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Universities on knife-edge as protests continue

Negotiations deadlocked at several campuses

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News | 28 September 2016

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Khayelitsha residents accuse City officials of corruption

In a complaint lodged with the City, the residents allege they have to pay bribes to prevent their shacks being demolished

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News | 28 September 2016

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Adam Habib: Wits is reaching a point of no return

Vice-Chancellor speaks on the student protests, a poll on whether Wits should resume lectures, and the consequences of a shutdown

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Interview | 28 September 2016

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Xolobeni goes to court over community rights versus mining

Case will shed light on land ownership and customary law

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Law | 28 September 2016

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Masiphumelele hearing postponed again

Lawyers step down because of lack of funds

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Lesotho nationals worried they will miss permit deadline

Many still await documents that they need to complete application

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Fight crime like you fought apartheid, police officer tells Khayelitsha residents

Community Policing Commitment signed

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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Wits to run poll: Should university reopen?

SRC president threatens to make country ungovernable if free education demand not met

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Brief | 27 September 2016

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No compensation for Zimbabwean worker who lost his arm

Kudzanai Gavaza struggles to survive

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News | 27 September 2016

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Victory for critics of Lonmin royalties deal

Court reinstates members of traditional council

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News | 27 September 2016

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Fort Hare stayaway continues, but WSU operating

“We are anticipating that when the University Council meets it will come back with a decision that favors the students” - WSU SRC member

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News | 26 September 2016

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Eskom complains about crime in Khayelitsha

Staff are reluctant to work in the township, crime indaba told

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News | 26 September 2016

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In photos: Diverse Cape Town celebrates Heritage Day

March through District Six to have it declared heritage site

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Photo Essay | 26 September 2016

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Man on mission to make the Khoisan language official

He will walk from PE to Pretoria to present President Zuma with a petition

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News | 26 September 2016

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Corrupt police and drug dealers - Jo’burg’s criminal ecosystem

Police taking drug money is an open secret

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Opinion | 26 September 2016

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Urgent need for public inquiry into Lily mine disaster

We need to know how it happened to prevent another catastrophe

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Opinion | 26 September 2016

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