Dismay as judge dismisses damages claim for child who drowned in pit toilet

“Failure to award damages in this case stands in contrast to the damages that were awarded” to Life Esidimeni families, says SECTION27

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Law | 23 April 2018

Correcting social grant deductions is “expensive” and “inefficient”

Beneficiaries struggle to get back money taken in fraudulent debits to their accounts

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News | 23 April 2018

Angry residents surround ANC regional leadership in Pietermaritzburg city hall

Protests against alleged corruption in municipality

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News | 23 April 2018

In photos: Mahikeng revolts against unemployment and corruption

Protesters demand removal of Premier Supra Mahumapelo

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Photo Essay | 21 April 2018

SASSA’s disastrous disaster management

Residents were left without blankets and food after a fire in Wallacedene in February despite the City of Cape Town having notified SASSA officials

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News | 20 April 2018

Study urges action to save Philippi’s farms

MEC Alan Winde commits to implementing recommendations

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News | 20 April 2018

Hope for Maynard Street residents living in limbo

Councillor meets City tenants

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News | 20 April 2018

Uitenhage gogo feeds 100 people daily

Sheila Isaacs offers free meals to those in need

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News | 20 April 2018

Vrygrond occupiers give De Lille till Monday to respond

Community leaders have called temporary halt to occupation after meeting the mayor

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Brief | 19 April 2018

New SASSA cards to be launched countrywide in May

Worcester beneficiaries among first group to get new cards

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Brief | 19 April 2018

Village in the dark since the dawn of democracy

Vuyisile Khabiqheya, 23, has lived his whole life without electricity

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Brief | 19 April 2018

More Hermanus protesters released on bail

Of the 69 arrested in housing protests, 39 are now out of custody

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Brief | 19 April 2018

Commuters battle to get to work as bus strike starts

“It’s busy today. I will be able to pay my monthly cellphone bill,” says taxi driver.

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News | 18 April 2018

In Masiphumelele’s wetlands, everyone dreads the winter

Shackdwellers fear they’ll be sidelined by City housing plans

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News | 18 April 2018

Trapped in Bholobholo without a toilet for 10 years

City says sanitation and water taps will be installed in May

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News | 18 April 2018

Reblocking unsettles Tembisa residents

Some community members says they were not aware of the hardship it would involve

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News | 18 April 2018