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Philippi gangsters say they’ll only stop killing if government pays them

Two security guards escorting City workers were shot dead last week because protection is their business, say extortionists

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Feature | 29 April 2024

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14 years after court order, government starts building special school in Makhanda

Amasango Career School’s permanent premises to be completed by 2027

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Brief | 29 April 2024

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Housing activists confront Western Cape Premier at coffee shop

Campaigners want government car parks developed for affordable inner city housing

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News | 29 April 2024

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Sunday World: Press Ombud rules against headline

Editors may feel that rulings like this tie their hands when it comes to punchy headlines

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Law | 29 April 2024

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Jo’burg building fire survivors march to mayor’s office

Buildings in inner city remain in “complete state of neglect, dilapidation”, says campaign coordinator

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Brief | 26 April 2024

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Activists celebrate seven years since High Court ruling against SA nuclear deal

Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster

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Brief | 26 April 2024

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Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about renewable energy

We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

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News | 26 April 2024

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Can South Africa afford a Basic Income Grant? Or can we afford not to?

GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday

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News | 26 April 2024

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Khayelitsha Music Academy hopes to change lives

Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music

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Photo Essay | 26 April 2024

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Solar lights mean shack dwellers can walk to the toilet at night

About 75 households in Khayelitsha were given solar street lights in a move to make the area safer

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Brief | 26 April 2024

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No water for cooking or washing: KwaNobuhle families battle system breakdown

In one informal settlement, only one of 15 standpipes has water - and only for two hours at a time

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News | 25 April 2024

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It took a year but Tafelsig’s streetlights are back on

1,000 residents needing help with service inquiries also went to a pop-up service hub hosted by the City

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Brief | 25 April 2024

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Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about the Post Office

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

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News | 25 April 2024

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Hollywood star joins yoga classes for Lavender Hill learners

Lesley-Ann Brandt helped raise money for Levana Primary School

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Brief | 25 April 2024

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No lectures for nearly two months now at Gqeberha college

Students have been protesting at Port Elizabeth TVET College over unpaid NSFAS allowances

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News | 24 April 2024

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Judge rules for “road” in legal clash with “toads”

Noordhoek road link in Cape Town to go ahead

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