South Africa

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Eastern Cape schools burn as students protest against teacher shortage

Some schools short of teachers since February, says Equal Education

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News | 2 September 2016

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Firefighter taken to hospital after violence breaks out at Lovedale campus

Students angry over broken promises related to money and educational resources

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News | 2 September 2016

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Black hair hierarchy is a metaphor for life

It’s not just about hair - it’s about racism

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Opinion | 2 September 2016

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Greytown farm workers get share in farm business

“We are now farmers. Our children will have a better future.”

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News | 2 September 2016

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Pathways to free education

Shutdowns and popular uprisings are not the most effective way to move forward

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Opinion | 1 September 2016

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An inconvenient person: Remembering Dulcie September

Cape Flats woman who was assassinated in March 1988 defied the totalitarian control of her father and the state

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Opinion | 1 September 2016

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Shooting whales in an eco-friendly way

And you can take part too!

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News | 1 September 2016

No sign of police investigation into murder of Nomanesi Klawushe

Delft community marches to Saps

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News | 31 August 2016

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Students at Walter Sisulu University return to class

Representatives say their demands have been met

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News | 31 August 2016

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Putting the smile back on children’s faces in Bizana

Retired nurse Funeka Cele works for Operation Smile

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News | 31 August 2016

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Developer’s response to Woodstock evictees: Let’s crowdfund

This is not a game, says leader of Bromwell Street residents

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News | 31 August 2016

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How the Wild Coast is denied access to basic healthcare

Eastern Cape Health Department's neglect makes life difficult for this idyllic area

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Opinion | 31 August 2016

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Empty Khayelitsha land to be developed at last

Fewer houses and a shopping centre to be built

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News | 30 August 2016

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Patients wait in line from 5am at Lusikisiki Clinic

Diabetic patient has to leave grandchildren sleeping alone

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News | 30 August 2016

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Shaudeville residents march against drugs and gangsters

They accuse police and courts of being too lenient on criminals

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News | 29 August 2016

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Strike at Engen garage

Workers complain management promises have not been kept

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Brief | 29 August 2016