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Soccer tournament brings together Africans from all over the continent

Mini “Afcon” breaks down barriers, say players

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News | 17 May 2016

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Students demand more teachers at technical school

Sizimisele students protest again

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Brief | 16 May 2016

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“I can’t even use the toilet in my own house”

Disabled man feels imprisoned in his unfinished RDP house

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News | 16 May 2016

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More shops for Philippi Village

GroundUp spoke to some of the new tenants

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News | 16 May 2016

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Understanding the silicosis judgment

Hundreds of thousands of families could benefit from the class action lawsuit that can now take place

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Analysis | 16 May 2016

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Rubber bullets disperse protesters in Pietermaritzburg

Yet another community dissatisfied with councillor

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News | 13 May 2016

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Hall packed for Anelisa Dulaze memorial

Murdered student fondly remembered by community

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News | 13 May 2016

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Silicosis: miners win case for class certification

Obstacles remain before sick miners receive compensation but this is an important victory for them

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News | 13 May 2016

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Buy our land - Siqalo residents tell City

Residents from the informal settlement say landowners are willing to sell

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News | 12 May 2016

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Immigrant-owned shops looted in St Francis Bay, closed in Humansdorp

Violence said to be sparked by murder and mob justice

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News | 12 May 2016

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UCT Shackville protesters effectively expelled

Protest on campus in response

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Brief | 12 May 2016

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UCT students hold event against rape culture

Meeting ends in acrimony between participant and vice-chancellor

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News | 11 May 2016

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Award-winning Zimbabwean N7 farmers’ version of events disputed

Landowners give different account

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News | 11 May 2016

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Government tenants march to human settlements MEC

Tenants from a number of areas fear removals

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News | 11 May 2016

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Masiphumelele taxis vs residents: community leader confident agreement is imminent

It appears there is progress towards a peace agreement between the Masiphumelele community and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata).

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News | 11 May 2016

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How you can help mother of disabled children

Donate into her new bank account or drop off clothes at GroundUp

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News | 11 May 2016

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