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State of police college shocks Parliamentary committee

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Cape Town lawyer accused of racially motivated attack takes the stand

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Limpopo man digs well so his village doesn’t have to share water with animals

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It’s a dangerous job, but we have to do it, says neighbourhood crime fighter

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New frog species found in Cederberg

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Only 20% of Public Works targets were met in 2022/23

The Auditor-General’s office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed

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News | 19 September 2024

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PRASA corruption investigations get pushback from MK Party MPs

The Special Investigating Unit presented its findings to Parliament on Wednesday

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The rights of prisoners must be protected, even if we dislike them

Solitary confinement is torture

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Grannies battle water shortage in Kariega

Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water

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Court sets aside conviction in dagga case

The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago

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Law | 19 September 2024

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Eviction looms for 3,000 shackdwellers in Tshwane

Residents of Mahlangu informal settlement face an uncertain future

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Bonteheuwel learners on the march

Drum majorettes drill their squad for competition

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Thabo Bester and hundreds of other prisoners kept in unlawful conditions, says inspectorate

Report argues that solitary confinement is a form of torture

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News | 18 September 2024

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In photos: Metrorail train derails in Paarl

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Why the Woolies boss was paid 1,300 times as much as a shopfloor worker

Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector

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Court ruling on asylum seekers welcomed

Judge prohibits Home Affairs officials deporting people who intend to apply for asylum

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