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UCT doctors join campaign for Tafelberg housing

Open letter to Premier Helen Zille

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Cape Town’s precarious water supply

Drought has left dams very low but the City is taking steps to secure the future water supply

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DA vs ANC vs gangs in Manenberg

Severe challenges for one of Cape Town's most closely contested wards

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Lion of Africa case shows that children’s grants must be protected

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Disabled woman lives in a cardboard shack on a filthy hill

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Outrage over Metrorail annual fare increase

Commuters question raising tariffs when service is going from "bad to worse"

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News | 6 June 2016

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Toilets never worked in France

Residents have flush toilets but have to use a bucket system

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Brief | 6 June 2016

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Debate on future of Tafelberg property heats up

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News | 6 June 2016

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City demolishes occupied shacks using court interdict

Councillor says eviction order not required

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News | 6 June 2016

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Easy online tool to find your MP or councillor

Website helps you to hold your elected representatives accountable

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News | 6 June 2016

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Sadtu denial gives ammunition to union bashers

Deeper investigation into "posts for sale" scandal needed

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Opinion | 6 June 2016

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Taxi drivers force Uber passenger out of car

Driver assaulted and his license disk stolen, as cab drivers close road to airport

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Brief | 3 June 2016

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Mining companies appeal silicosis judgment

"We think this is an attempt to frustrate and delay, and characteristic of what they've been doing," says lawyer for mineworkers

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Brief | 3 June 2016

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Broken Home Affairs system leaves refugees stranded

It has been down for two weeks, and no one can say when it will be fixed

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News | 3 June 2016

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Help for disabled children of immigrants

Passop revives support group

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Brief | 3 June 2016

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Mitchells Plain’s safe place for vulnerable children

Staff at Baitul Ansaar open their hearts to abused and neglected children

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