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Glebelands murders: Accused “celebrated” the killings, says witness

Hostel residents who refused to pay money were killed

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News | 11 September 2019

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A delayed court ruling is blocking a man’s right to justice

Judge Siraj Desai still to provide written reasons for a case filed in March 2016, despite multiple requests

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Law | 11 September 2019

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Firefighters paint their faces black and blue

PE firefighters join the move against violence against women

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Brief | 10 September 2019

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Oil spill: Willowton agrees to community demands

Expert says uMsunduzi River can recover in a year if rehabilitation is done properly

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News | 10 September 2019

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How do we reduce shack fires?

City’s poorest residents use both insurance and technology to fight fires

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Feature | 10 September 2019

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Witness describes purchase of AK47s with Glebelands residents’ money

I was afraid to report killings to the police, he says

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News | 10 September 2019

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Wits students join protests against violence against women

Student leader calls for Sandton to be shut down on Friday

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News | 9 September 2019

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Land occupiers rebuild shacks next to the N2, burn tyres and rubble

Nomzamo schools close, fearing responses to protest action

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News | 9 September 2019

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Two people dead in a stampede as shops are looted

Immigrant-owned businesses looted in Philippi

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Brief | 9 September 2019

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