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Dan Plato addresses refugees camped outside the UNHCR

Over 200 people are sleeping rough in a protest that has no end in sight

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News | 18 October 2019

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Viewfinder responds to Robert McBride

McBride’s critique of our exposé was surprising. He is on record agreeing with some of our article’s most important takeaways.

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Right to reply | 18 October 2019

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“Serious health risk” to Marikana residents as garbage piles up

Refuse uncollected since August as City and community dispute who should do the work

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News | 18 October 2019

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Eastern Cape learners demand basic infrastructure for schools

Students doubt the education department will meet its 2020 deadline for norms and standards

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Brief | 18 October 2019

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Chickens pay for guest house

Serial entrepreneur Nthabiseng Moshoeshoe has opened a guest house in Mfuleni

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Brief | 18 October 2019

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Teenage gang fights erupt between villagers

Community leader says parents don’t want to involve the police

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Brief | 18 October 2019

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Khayelitsha land occupation grows under cover of darkness

About 400 families now live in Zweledinga says community leader

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Brief | 17 October 2019

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Lottery COO sues GroundUp for R600k

Summons alleges defamation

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News | 17 October 2019

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“Enough with blackouts” say Soshanguve residents

Protesters march to City of Tshwane demanding services

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Brief | 17 October 2019

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