Articles for Mary-Anne Gontsana

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Paralysed teenager bitten by rats while sleeping

14-year-old Palesa Kwayiba, who uses a wheelchair, puts a brave face on the daily struggle of living in an informal settlement

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News | 26 October 2016

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Dirty communal toilets cause stink in house

“Sometimes I cannot even cook because the smell from the toilets is overwhelming”

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News | 21 October 2016

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Mfuleni land occupied following dispute

Backyarders frustrated at delays

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News | 19 October 2016

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Black Sash gathers support for social grants campaign

“Hands off our Grants” event in St George’s Cathedral

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News | 12 October 2016

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Students close down most of UWC and CPUT

“Our fight is not just for free education”

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News | 3 October 2016

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If UCT shuts down, I’ll have to get a job, says student

Commerce student supports protests but fears for future

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News | 3 October 2016

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Khayelitsha residents accuse City officials of corruption

In a complaint lodged with the City, the residents allege they have to pay bribes to prevent their shacks being demolished

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News | 28 September 2016

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Bromwell residents will not be evicted on Monday

Parties to argue in court on 4 November

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Brief | 23 September 2016

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Neighbourhood watch patrollers in Khayelitsha find themselves locked out

Ward 98 Youth Development Council say they had the office closed

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Brief | 15 September 2016