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Social grants company appoints “independent ombudsman”

Advocate Neville Melville says communication with beneficiaries remains “a huge problem”

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News | 6 June 2017

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Bekezela residents accuse Red Ants of violence and theft

“Everyone does something to try to make a living but we are pleading for people to assist us with food and warm clothing until we manage to get back on our feet”

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News | 5 June 2017

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Schaumberg residents protest against years of state neglect

A community that has built its own preschool needs government support

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News | 5 June 2017

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Protesters chant in support of penile amputation

COSATU leads march against violence against women

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News | 5 June 2017

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School governing body members accuse Mohlakeng principal of maladministration

Corruption Watch is investigating the claims

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News | 2 June 2017

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Community leader shot dead after massive Khayelitsha land occupation

Backyarders vow to continue battle for land

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News | 1 June 2017

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Couple to receive a house after 50 years in a shack

Plan for 180 houses to be built in Pella, near Atlantis, within 12 months

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News | 1 June 2017

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Rocky start to reblocking at Imizamo Yethu

The reorganisation of the informal settlement, meant to take three months, is struggling to make progress

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News | 31 May 2017

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Doctors say commission ruling on sex work is bad for HIV prevention

Many organisations condemn SALRC report

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News | 31 May 2017