South Africa

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Roads ridden with potholes in Duncan Village, say residents

The municipality says it has budgeted to fix some of the roads in the township this year.

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Brief | 25 June 2018

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Unsuspecting SASSA beneficiary duped into getting green EasyPay card

Beneficiary claims he was told green card operates the same way as the official SASSA card.

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News | 25 June 2018

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“This area is used as a dumpsite” says Mandela Park resident

Residents accuse the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality of neglecting their informal settlement. They believe politicians only visit the area to garner votes.

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News | 25 June 2018

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Grahamstown’s water problems are under control

It is going to be a fantastic festival

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Right to reply | 24 June 2018

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Port Elizabeth municipal strike ends with agreement on bonuses

Garbage in streets to be cleared up from Friday afternoon

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Brief | 22 June 2018

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EFF runs land occupation in Brakpan

But the municipality, which owns the land, wants to develop it for housing

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News | 22 June 2018

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Occupiers take over Old Mutual property

Company says the flats and surrounding land were earmarked for a low-cost housing project

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News | 22 June 2018

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Shacks flooded after week of Cape rains

Dam levels are rising and Day Zero in 2019 is unlikely, but for hundreds of thousands of people, the rains bring hardship

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Photo Essay | 22 June 2018

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Chaos in Uitenhage as angry residents demand housing repairs

Protestors claim ward councillor only serves ANC members

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Brief | 21 June 2018