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Sick people queue outside SASSA offices as disability grants lapse

53,000 disability grants have lapsed in the Western Cape

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News | 13 January 2021

Covid-19: Cookhouse police accused of beatings during curfew

A 20-year-old says he were punched and kicked outside his mother's house

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News | 12 January 2021

Scores of beneficiaries in Pietermaritzburg rush to renew lapsed disability grants

Cancer patient turned away after sleeping outside SASSA office to renew grant

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News | 12 January 2021

Lottery boss misled Parliament

Commissioner Thabang Mampane told MPs last year that the minstrel museum officially opened in 2016. It’s still not open

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News | 11 January 2021

Khayelitsha residents rally to help fire victims

Community wants New Year’s Day fire to be declared a local disaster

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News | 11 January 2021

Covid-19: Our grimmest day yet

Minister reports 844 confirmed deaths. MRC reports worst week yet.

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News | 7 January 2021

Health workers demand vaccine rollout

Thousands sign letter calling for Department of Health to act urgently

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News | 2 January 2021

Vaccine rollout: Here is where South Africa stands

More questions than answers, as health department plays cards close to chest

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News | 21 December 2020

Covid-19: Help us protect our passengers, taxi operators urge government

As thousands prepare to travel long-distance, operators say they need help with masks and sanitisers

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News | 21 December 2020

Woodstock facilities falling into ruin

Resident says the park and town hall have been deteriorating for years

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News | 18 December 2020

Water safety programme hit by Covid-19 lockdown

National Sea Rescue Institute’s instructors reach fewer children

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News | 18 December 2020

Kensington housing renovated by “exceptional artisans” from informal settlement

Body corporate hires unemployed local artisans

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News | 17 December 2020

Philippi’s immigrant crime-buster

Alidi Hicuburundi runs soccer clubs, distributes food parcels and takes part in the community policing forum

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News | 17 December 2020

Lottery millions splurged on glitzy award ceremonies

“Our work is nation-building,” says fund recipient Carol Bouwer

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News | 17 December 2020

Informal miners claim police demand bribes

Miners in Benoni say police confiscate their gold unless they pay

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News | 15 December 2020