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Two years on, how is Wolwerivier doing?

Residents describe problems, but also some improvements

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News | 7 September 2017

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We’re unfairly treated, says Bathabile Dlamini

Minister tells MPs to stop criticising SASSA officials

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News | 6 September 2017

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Western Cape to toughen alcohol controls

It cannot be “business as usual for the liquor industry” says Medical Research Council researcher

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News | 6 September 2017

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UCT workers to strike over working conditions

Students plan to shut down campus

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News | 5 September 2017

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Hundreds of shacks demolished in Khayelitsha

Land occupiers say they will rebuild until City finds solution

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News | 5 September 2017

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Women farm workers protest labour law violations

Survey finds many earn below minimum wage

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News | 4 September 2017

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Immigrants make Johannesburg a vibrant city, says rights organisation

Mayor Herman Mashaba’s attitude described as “very scary”

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News | 1 September 2017

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Security staff and students clash at CPUT

Four students suspended after disruptions

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News | 31 August 2017

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Cape Town school teacher accused of sexual assault appears in court

Unclear why man facing criminal charge was not suspended by Western Cape Education Department

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News | 31 August 2017

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Long wait to file a tax return

A reporter’s frustrating day dealing with SARS

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News | 31 August 2017

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Eastern Cape hitchhikers claim intimidation by taxis

Taxi association denies use of violence

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News | 31 August 2017

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City of Cape Town ordered to buy land for Marikana residents

Court ruling ensures that 60,000 people will not be evicted from their homes

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News | 30 August 2017

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Court gives Steenvilla residents another chance

Evictees given additional time to apply for leave to appeal

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News | 30 August 2017

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Municipality apologises for destroying occupied shacks

Backyarders accuse Witzenberg Municipality of ignoring their pleas for housing

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News | 30 August 2017

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Muslim women and children have been disadvantaged, court hears

Intent is not to challenge Islamic Law, says lawyer

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News | 30 August 2017

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Better street lights would reduce crime, say Khayelitsha residents

“People are being targeted even going to the toilet”

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News | 30 August 2017