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SJC march for justice in Khayelitsha

The murder and rape of Sinoxolo Mafevuka triggers anger at lack of policing

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News | 15 March 2016

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Social grants: deductions are getting out of hand, says Black Sash

Sassa’s solution isn’t working

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News | 15 March 2016

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Payroll mess after Nzimande’s department takes over

Adult learning centre closed by unpaid caretakers

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News | 15 March 2016

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Struggling Eastern Cape school told to take in more pupils

Funds for school feeding run out

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News | 14 March 2016

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Footbridge for river where Angel drowned

Plans approved last November, but bridge will only be built next year

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News | 11 March 2016

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Rhodes Must Fall exhibition vandalised in UCT protest

Trans Collective splashes red paint on photos

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News | 10 March 2016

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UCT study finds TB urine test saves lives

Activists call for test to be used in South African public health system

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News | 10 March 2016

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Elliotdale college closed as students protest

Students claim their exam papers were lost

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News | 9 March 2016

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Philippi workers blockade farm after dismissal

Women accuse farmer of racism

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News | 9 March 2016

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Artist finds inspiration in streets of Mitchells Plain

Anwar Davids designs poster for Open Streets festival

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News | 8 March 2016

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Sassa shows “contempt” for poor - Social Development

Government institutions clash in public

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News | 7 March 2016

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Police clampdown on gangs gets mixed reactions

Some Bishop Lavis residents do not support initiative

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News | 7 March 2016

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Dozens of Masiphumelele fire victims still homeless

“We are not here because we like it," says community hall resident

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News | 4 March 2016

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Nigerians expelled from Western Cape town

Fourteen people flee Wolseley after crowd marches against them, loots their shops, and accuses them of murder and drug-dealing

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News | 4 March 2016

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“What would you do if your sister was a sex worker?”

Sex workers explain to the public why their profession should not be a crime

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News | 3 March 2016

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Schools suffer while Eastern Cape fails to spend education budget

Infrastructure budget cut 12% after department underspends

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News | 3 March 2016