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N2 blocked over ANC election dispute

We "love the ANC" but it must "learn how to respect" people, says protester

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News | 30 June 2016

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Somalis fear for their lives after Tshwane riots

Shops and homes destroyed, and over 300 people sheltering in community centres

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Photo Essay | 30 June 2016

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How to bribe your way to a licence in Johannesburg

Blatant corruption at Randburg Licensing Department

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News | 30 June 2016

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SASSA criminal charges against Net1 frozen

Court hearing set for October

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Brief | 29 June 2016

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Applications for Lesotho Special Permit extended

Organisations welcome extension to end September

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Brief | 29 June 2016

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Refugees have an equal right to schooling

Yet schools often don't respect this right

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Opinion | 29 June 2016

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Rubbish piles up in PE

Residents, municipality play the blame game

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Brief | 28 June 2016

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ANC election list fraud

Party says its Khayelitsha ward 93 councillor will be made to resign as soon as elected

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News | 28 June 2016

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Equal Education enters court battle over unsafe schools

Death of five-year-old in school latrine raises constitutional issues, says judge

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Brief | 27 June 2016

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SA health system is “broken”

Over 40 organisations raise concerns over the state of public health at National Health Assembly

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News | 27 June 2016

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Bail hearing in teen’s murder drags on for three months

Closing arguments for bail for accused in the murder of Sinoxolo Mafevuka should be heard today

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News | 27 June 2016

Silicosis case: Limited leave to appeal granted

On Friday afternoon, the Gauteng High Court ruled on the request to appeal by mining companies in the silicosis class action judgment.

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Brief | 25 June 2016

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Survey finds massive medicine shortages in clinics

Mpumalanga and Gauteng have the most stockouts of HIV and TB medicines

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Feature | 24 June 2016

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Residents say they will torch ANC candidate’s home

Community in ward 11, Pietermaritzburg, don't want councillor to stand for re-election

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News | 24 June 2016

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Living on the streets of central Cape Town

Treat us with respect, say homeless people

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Photo Essay | 24 June 2016

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No arrests four years after lesbian murdered

People still live in fear of hate crimes and are afraid to report them

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News | 24 June 2016