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Covid-19: Filthy toilets, no water … fighting the virus in Upington’s informal settlements

Toilets haven’t been emptied for weeks in some places

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News | 3 April 2020

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Police end five-month long occupation of Cape Town church

Protesting refugees moved to Bellville site

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News | 2 April 2020

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Covid-19: “Look at him pretending to care” - cool welcome for mayor at Glebelands hostel

“Our rubbish has not been collected for four weeks. But the truck suddenly comes at the same time as the mayor today.”

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News | 2 April 2020

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Covid-19: Sex workers accuse police of beating people on the street

“Much as I am afraid of Covid-19 … I need the money”

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News | 2 April 2020

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Man blinded by rubber bullet during 2018 protest still waiting for action from IPID

Sivuyisiwe Dyani lost his sight during a protest in Hermanus

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News | 2 April 2020

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Covid-19: 280 extra places for Cape Town’s homeless

Culemborg shelter expanded, but still not enough

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News | 2 April 2020

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Go-ahead for mining on ten West Coast beaches

Environment minister rejects most of the appeals against Tormin expansion plans

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News | 1 April 2020

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Covid-19: Are agricultural workers being protected?

Labour Department warns companies to comply or face closure

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News | 1 April 2020

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“Staying safe from Covid-19 is a concern for those who have homes” says evicted occupier

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality says occupiers refused offer for alternative housing

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News | 1 April 2020