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SA health system is “broken”

Over 40 organisations raise concerns over the state of public health at National Health Assembly

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News | 27 June 2016

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Bail hearing in teen’s murder drags on for three months

Closing arguments for bail for accused in the murder of Sinoxolo Mafevuka should be heard today

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News | 27 June 2016

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Rough diamonds - part one: Ten dead men

A desperate quest in a makeshift mine leads to tragedy

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Feature | 27 June 2016

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ANC and the subversion of democracy: history repeats itself

There's nothing new in the imposition of candidates against the will of the majority

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Opinion | 25 June 2016

Silicosis case: Limited leave to appeal granted

On Friday afternoon, the Gauteng High Court ruled on the request to appeal by mining companies in the silicosis class action judgment.

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Brief | 25 June 2016

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Survey finds massive medicine shortages in clinics

Mpumalanga and Gauteng have the most stockouts of HIV and TB medicines

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Feature | 24 June 2016

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Residents say they will torch ANC candidate’s home

Community in ward 11, Pietermaritzburg, don't want councillor to stand for re-election

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News | 24 June 2016

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Living on the streets of central Cape Town

Treat us with respect, say homeless people

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Photo Essay | 24 June 2016

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No arrests four years after lesbian murdered

People still live in fear of hate crimes and are afraid to report them

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News | 24 June 2016

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Cosatu expresses support for Didiza to be Tshwane mayor

The federation of trade unions says unemployment is fueling the infighting over councillor positions

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Brief | 24 June 2016

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Eastern Cape government and taxis strike a deal

R1.7 million for taxi associations

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Brief | 23 June 2016

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Home Affairs system fixed at last

Refugees express relief after weeks of problems

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News | 23 June 2016

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ANC members fear one another after Pietermaritzburg murders

“Political killings have become a habit,” says party member

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News | 23 June 2016

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Apartheid victims lose 14-year legal battle against Ford and IBM

US Supreme Court upholds 2014 ruling to dismiss claims against both companies

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News | 23 June 2016

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Family in mud house waiting 14 years

“Is this the life of a full time voter?”

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News | 23 June 2016

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Tshwane protests in photos

Dispute over ANC mayoral candidate

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Photo Essay | 22 June 2016

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