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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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After fatal stabbing, parents demand end to “bombing ritual” at school

Hershel Fynn was stabbed to death on Tuesday at Eastwood Secondary

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News | 17 October 2019

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Construction company has completed only 20% of housing contract

Eastern Cape Human Settlements department blamed for delays

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News | 17 October 2019

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Philippi land to be sold is not useful for farming, court told

Judgment reserved in Philippi Horticultural Area case

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News | 17 October 2019

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Pharmacists asked to pledge support for NHI

South African Pharmacy Council sent unorthodox message

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Brief | 16 October 2019

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“Illegal and criminal” demolitions in Durban, say shack dwellers

“This was a new invasion and the people had not settled there. No court order was required,” says City

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Brief | 16 October 2019

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Philippi farmers challenge City on development of agricultural land

Plan to rezone part of Philippi Horticultural Area in court

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News | 16 October 2019

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Claiming the wasted opportunities in recycling

Pilot project in Brixton and Auckland Park brings informal waste pickers and residents together to benefit both

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News | 16 October 2019

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Tshikota residents block roads, demand reliable water supply

“During election period we had constant water supply”

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Brief | 15 October 2019

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