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BRIEF

13 September 2019

Renovations at dilapidated Tulbagh school fast tracked

Learners taught in school hall until new classrooms are built

By Barbara Maregele

By Barbara Maregele - 13 September 2019
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BRIEF

12 September 2019

“We need to address the massive unemployment, inequality and poverty that allow violence”

Cape Town activists march against violence

By Tariro Washinyira

By Tariro Washinyira - 12 September 2019
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NEWS

12 September 2019

Train driver pays the price for Metrorail inefficiency

Woman driver injured when commuters stoned her cabin

By Sandisiwe Shoba

By Sandisiwe Shoba - 12 September 2019
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BRIEF

12 September 2019

Train derailed at Bellville station

About 20 minor injuries

By Tariro Washinyira

By Tariro Washinyira - 12 September 2019
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BRIEF

12 September 2019

“Keep our women safe” demand primary school learners

School protests against gender-based violence

By Thamsanqa Mbovane

By Thamsanqa Mbovane - 12 September 2019
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NEWS

12 September 2019

Ten schools closed as police chase land occupiers into Strand

“No one wants to stand up for us” say occupiers

By Velani Ludidi

By Velani Ludidi - 12 September 2019
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LAW

12 September 2019

Glebelands: witness tells how “protection” money was collected from hostel residents

Some of the money was used for “intelezi”

By Nompendulo Ngubane

By Nompendulo Ngubane - 12 September 2019
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NEWS

11 September 2019

Cape Town Master’s Office in disarray

“There are fifteen offices nationwide. If three of them are functioning normally at any given time, that’s a miracle”

By Sandisiwe Shoba

By Sandisiwe Shoba - 11 September 2019
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NEWS

11 September 2019

Go-ahead for controversial oil project off KZN coast

Environmental groups’ objections over-ruled

By Fred Kockott

By Fred Kockott - 11 September 2019
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ANALYSIS

11 September 2019

Mkhwebane’s report on PRASA is flawed

Public Protector has submitted unfinished homework

By James Stent

By James Stent - 11 September 2019
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NEWS

11 September 2019

Glebelands murders: Accused “celebrated” the killings, says witness

Hostel residents who refused to pay money were killed

By Nompendulo Ngubane

By Nompendulo Ngubane - 11 September 2019
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LAW

11 September 2019

A delayed court ruling is blocking a man’s right to justice

Judge Siraj Desai still to provide written reasons for a case filed in March 2016, despite multiple requests

By Tessa Knight

By Tessa Knight - 11 September 2019
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BRIEF

10 September 2019

Firefighters paint their faces black and blue

PE firefighters join the move against violence against women

By Thamsanqa Mbovane

By Thamsanqa Mbovane - 10 September 2019
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NEWS

10 September 2019

Oil spill: Willowton agrees to community demands

Expert says uMsunduzi River can recover in a year if rehabilitation is done properly

By Fred Kockott

By Fred Kockott - 10 September 2019
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FEATURE

10 September 2019

How do we reduce shack fires?

City’s poorest residents use both insurance and technology to fight fires

By Tessa Knight and Candy Chan

By Tessa Knight and Candy Chan - 10 September 2019
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NEWS

10 September 2019

Witness describes purchase of AK47s with Glebelands residents’ money

I was afraid to report killings to the police, he says

By Nompendulo Ngubane

By Nompendulo Ngubane - 10 September 2019

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