Society

Health department wants to close informal facility for destitute people

Khululabantu Bam centre in Butterworth described as “not appropriate” for mentally ill

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News | 20 November 2017

Residents object to R1.6 million fence for Wynberg Park

City says it is going ahead but will assess the fence route and meet the community

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News | 15 November 2017

Gogos get a health kick out of soccer

Bafana Bafana better watch out says team of 60 to 80-year-olds

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News | 10 October 2017

Arrests after botched circumcision

“I could not believe what I saw. I thought my son was dead.”

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News | 29 September 2017

Homeless and in a wheelchair at 63

Zolile Ncapayi was abandoned by his family ten years ago

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Brief | 23 September 2017

City of Cape Town to provide eight new spaces for homeless people

Councillor admits current law enforcement approach a “lost cause” that’s “foolish” to continue

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News | 15 September 2017

Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions

An elderly woman and a mother with a disabled child found shelter in the community after the PE municipality demolished their shacks

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News | 11 July 2017

Frequently asked questions about social grants

Many people posted questions about social grants in the comments section of our "Everything you need to know about social grants" article. Based on these queries we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and responses.

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Explainer | 15 May 2017

Kathrada funeral in pictures

Ahmed Kathrada was buried on Wednesday 29 March in Westpark Cemetery

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Photo Essay | 29 March 2017

Prayers for Ahmed Kathrada at Liliesleaf

Condition of struggle stalwart improved but “unpredictable”, says Kathrada Foundation

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News | 22 March 2017

Residents try to rescue Somalis trapped in blaze

Four people die in burning buiding

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News | 24 November 2016

Social clubs offer respite for elderly

"Here I get to relax and not think about my problems"

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News | 18 November 2016

Thriving car wash started with one man in a wheelchair

"I have gained my independence, doing things that I didn’t think I would be able to do,” says owner

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News | 17 November 2016

Cycling school helps young people from townships live their dream

“One day a champion will emerge” says founder

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Feature | 20 October 2016

Black women should celebrate their hair, says Congolese photographer

Robert Kissolo’s exhibition “Obsession” focuses on hair

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Feature | 19 October 2016

All-girls clubs get off the ground in KwaZulu-Natal

DREAMS project draws in 2,000 girls

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News | 18 October 2016