Articles for Ashleigh Furlong

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Judge urged to visit Wolwerivier

Court hearing on Bromwell Street residents ends

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News | 1 February 2017

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25 families take stand against mining giant

“Kumba wants everyone’s house … I’ve got my title deed”

Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Feature | 29 January 2017

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Anglo American owned company rains rocks down on residents

Residents allege Kumba is trying to force them to leave

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News | 13 January 2017

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New dispute at Robertson Winery

Union and management at odds over post-strike deal

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News | 11 January 2017

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Court orders punitive costs against minister in nuclear case

Minutes before hearing, ministry reveals new determination on nuclear energy

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News | 14 December 2016

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Lack of parliamentary oversight in Western Cape property deals

“Rubber-stamping exercise” says Provincial Property Committee member

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News | 12 December 2016

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We need a TAC for mental health, says state psychiatrist

People most likely to need help have the least access

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News | 6 December 2016

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Court victory for Pollsmoor prisoners

“How do human beings live in a detention facility while there are rats?” asks judge

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News | 5 December 2016

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Iziko criticised for using art of murder accused Zwelethu Mthethwa

Artist is on trial for the slaying of sex worker Nokuphila Kumalo

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News | 2 December 2016

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Showdown over Pollsmoor’s “appalling” conditions

Sonke is taking prison authorities to court on 5 December

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News | 30 November 2016

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Dispute over City’s confiscation of traders’ goods

Government wouldn’t do this to Pick ‘n Pay, says activist

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News | 25 November 2016

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Robertson Winery’s 14-week strike ends

Union agrees to 8% but says industry is forever changed

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News | 24 November 2016

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Dunoon residents lose out in City of Cape Town’s new boundaries

But Atlantis councillor welcomes move

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News | 24 November 2016

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Tafelberg study a breakthrough, say activists

270 units proposed for low-income households on Sea Point property

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News | 18 November 2016

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Reprieve for Bromwell Street families

“Now we can spend Christmas in Woodstock”

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News | 9 November 2016

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Students attempt to disrupt exams at UWC

Security guards, police and protesters clash

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Brief | 7 November 2016