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Land occupation named after Mayor Bobani erupts in protests

“He said we can rebuild our shacks and live here. He promised to give us toilets, water and electricity”

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News | 29 October 2019

Family in Brakpan terrorised for laying rape charges

“They always break the door and enter with guns, pangas, golf clubs and sticks. They beat us”

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News | 28 October 2019

Learners march through Cape Town, demanding safer schools

Call for Western Cape Education Department to create safety committees

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News | 26 October 2019

City approves R14-billion Foreshore development despite objections

Housing activists disappointed by lack of affordable housing in proposal

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News | 25 October 2019

Looking out for Cape Town’s cart horses

The Cart Horse Protection Association relies solely on donations to oversee 450 horses

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News | 25 October 2019

The Lottery COO and the mysterious payments

Bank statements show that company directed by COO’s wife paid money into Lottery recipient’s account, yet she denies it

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News | 25 October 2019

Thousands march in Gugulethu against gender-based violence

“Until we fix ourselves as men, then nothing will come right”

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News | 24 October 2019

“I was furious” – former Police Committee chair reacts to IPID cover-up

Annelize van Wyk regrets that Parliament didn’t sufficiently hold police watchdog to account

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News | 24 October 2019

Cofimvaba traders fear being evicted

Municipality plans to renovate business centre

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News | 24 October 2019

“When we hear our neighbours screaming, we have an obligation”

Forum hears recommendations to fight gender-based violence

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News | 23 October 2019

Children of immigrants must be in school, says Minister of Home Affairs

“Send them to school. We’ll look at the documentation later”

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News | 23 October 2019

Still no services after 21 years, say Silversands residents

Community want potholes and sewers fixed and a police station, clinic, taxi rank and library built

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News | 23 October 2019

Eastern Cape municipality breaks its promise to children

No sign of promised swimming pool in Sundays River

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News | 23 October 2019

Low wages are not just the farmers’ fault, says US activist

Baldemar Velásquez shares experience at farm worker conference

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News | 22 October 2019

Over 1,000 villagers without tap water for three months

Ncorha Bulk Water Project will only be completed at the end of 2020.

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News | 22 October 2019