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Metrorail’s collapse costs those that need it most

“If I take the train and arrive at 11am, the boss can fire me”

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News | 15 April 2019

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“We hope we will be the last generation of waste pickers to face these difficulties”

Government releases guidelines for municipalities to integrate Informal waste pickers into the economy

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Brief | 15 April 2019

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Immigrant-owned shop saved by residents, later looted

Owner says this is the fourth time since 2007 he has had to flee. Police stretched to the limit

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Brief | 12 April 2019

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Immigrant-owned shops ransacked in Strand

Residents blame land occupiers, but occupiers deny involvement

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News | 12 April 2019

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Communicare leadership cleared of corruption allegations

Social housing company releases findings of investigation and dismisses staff members

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News | 12 April 2019

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Greenmarket Square not what it used to be, say traders

Although almost every available stall space is taken, traders say business has been dropping year after year

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News | 12 April 2019

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Eastern Cape immigrant shop owners say they pay for protection from “xenophobia”

Last week immigrant-owned shops in Cofimvaba were shut down for a day by SANCO

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News | 12 April 2019

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Villagers use sheep shed while brand new community hall stands unused

Eight months after completion, Eastern Cape community waits for “official opening”

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Brief | 12 April 2019

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Nzimande has high hopes for PRASA turnaround

“I am confident that with this decisive intervention, we will very soon begin to see changes and improvements”

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News | 11 April 2019

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Water protests disrupt Khayelitsha

City says it met residents and addressed their concerns the night before the unrest

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News | 11 April 2019

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