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Townships organise private security to do police work

Households contribute R150 each for neighbourhood watches in Musina

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News | 8 November 2019

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Non-profit organisations call for head of Social Development to resign

Protesters say their organisations are falling apart because of a lack of funding

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News | 8 November 2019

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Former inmate tells court he thought of killing himself after prison beating

Xolani Zulu is one of five current and former inmates suing the state for alleged assault and torture

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News | 7 November 2019

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Refugee leaders refuse help from civil society organisations

Chances of resettlement are dismal, but leaders of group staying at church in centre of Cape Town persist with demand

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News | 7 November 2019

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Vygieskraal fire victims want to go home

Over 60 people have been sheltering for three weeks at a community hall in Athlone

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News | 7 November 2019

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Prison inmate tells court about beating at Leeuwkop prison

Xolani Zulu is among five inmates suing Correctional Services

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News | 6 November 2019

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Parents close down Port Elizabeth school

Protesters demand better infrastructure and security

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News | 6 November 2019

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Doctor testifies on severity of prisoners’ injuries

Inmates are suing Correctional Services for assault and torture

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News | 5 November 2019

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Extinction Rebellion targets Africa Oil Week conference

Climate activists in hazmat suits mopped up “blood” in protest over fossil fuels

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News | 5 November 2019

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Old mortuary becomes a home for the living

“Some people call us crazy … but it’s home, sweet home”

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News | 5 November 2019

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Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners

Doctor testifies that injuries were severe

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News | 4 November 2019

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Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés

Minister Ebrahim Patel still failing to answer questions

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News | 4 November 2019

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Rugby unites all in Siya Kolisi’s hometown

Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup

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News | 2 November 2019

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Douglasdale police accused of negligence by woman who was assaulted by her husband

Eight days in hospital but police “didn’t show concern”

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News | 1 November 2019

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GroundUp reporter threatened at school

Investigation into corruption annoys teachers

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News | 1 November 2019

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Refugees in limbo after eviction at UNHCR

Asylum seekers find refuge at the Central Methodist Church

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News | 1 November 2019