South Africa|Western Cape|Cape Town

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The Khayelitsha families who have to beg neighbours for toilets and electricity

Zusiphe Rwayi gets up at 3:30am to empty her bucket in the toilet of a nearby house

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News | 15 January 2018

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Head of Green Party versus four families in court

Noordhoek eviction case highlights complex land issues

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News | 12 January 2018

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What national government is doing about Cape Town’s water crisis

Voëlvlei Dam has been sped up, amongst other measures. But is it enough?

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News | 12 January 2018

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Teenager shot with rubber bullet after land occupation

13-year-old shot in knee as residents’ shacks demolished

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News | 8 January 2018

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Police shut down immigrant shops

We use the shop to survive because we are both jobless, says shopkeeper

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News | 8 January 2018

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Marikana shooting claims two lives

Gunmen open fire in tavern

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Brief | 8 January 2018

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In photos: Cape Town’s favourite public space

Thousands visit Sea Point pool, one of the few municipal pools operating during the drought

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Photo Essay | 8 January 2018

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UniteBehind goes to court against PRASA and Minister of Transport

Urgent application to reverse decision to suspend Legal Panel

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Brief | 19 December 2017

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Accused acquitted in high profile Khayelitsha murder case

Sinoxolo Mafevuka was murdered when she went to the toilet at night

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Law | 19 December 2017

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Cape Town refugee centre must be opened by end of March

Constitutional Court rejects Home Affairs application for leave

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Brief | 15 December 2017

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Bottled water and the drought

We asked some major suppliers about pricing, storage, and recycling

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News | 15 December 2017

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Lwando Mzandisi: a role model in the struggle for social justice

Education activist died far too young, but made a big impact in his short life

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Obituary | 14 December 2017

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Commuters fear losing their jobs after train service suspended

“Now I have to borrow [money] again for this unpredicted situation”

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Brief | 13 December 2017

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City warns owner of overcrowded Maitland property

About 52 immigrants living in four small dwellings on the property, sharing one toilet

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News | 13 December 2017

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Call to fix street lights after children electrocuted

Fears that other children might die from stray wires

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Brief | 12 December 2017

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Metrorail’s lies

Blaming vandalism and theft for the closure of major Cape Town commuter line is disingenuous

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GroundView | 11 December 2017