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Five children die in Philippi fire

Nearest tap was hundreds of metres away

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News | 3 June 2018

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People’s Health Movement withdraws from NEHAWU

Anger at failure of union to “distance itself” from hospital protests that endangered patient lives

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Brief | 1 June 2018

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Dispute over legality of Khayelitsha shack demolitions

Social Justice Coalition claims shacks were occupied and that City didn’t have eviction order

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News | 1 June 2018

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Land occupiers set building alight with family inside

“All I could hear was frantic screaming” says employee of Cremona Cheese Factory

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News | 1 June 2018

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Vastrap residents demand houses, roads, toilets and electricity

Despite tensions, black and coloured residents protest together

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News | 1 June 2018

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No sign of promised Masiphumelele houses

Construction was due to start six months ago

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Brief | 1 June 2018

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Mayhem at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital as workers demand performance bonuses

Hospital staff were intimidated and patients had to be locked inside for their safety

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News | 31 May 2018

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Michael Komape’s family to appeal Limpopo High Court’s decision

Family is seeking nearly R3 million in damages

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Law | 31 May 2018

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Constitutional Court cuts CPS down to size

Company told to charge R16.44 to pay cash grants, not R45

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Brief | 31 May 2018

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Poacher killed in high-speed boat chase

Mortimer Booysen’s body washed up near Pearly Beach

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Feature | 31 May 2018

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Woman faces eviction after 51 years on a farm

200 people under threat of eviction in Simondium, meeting told

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News | 31 May 2018

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“No toilets equals crap wine” farm workers warn

Workers march for better working conditions

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News | 31 May 2018

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Ward committee members protest outside PE council meeting

Protesters demand higher stipends and better equipment

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Brief | 30 May 2018

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Vrygrond: Mayor’s new proposal for housing

Land close to landfill could be used if tests show it is safe

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News | 30 May 2018

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Our lives have changed for the better, say land occupiers

Former Khayelitsha backyarders say their financial problems have been eased, but councillor warns that land is unsuitable for living

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News | 30 May 2018

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Humansdorp moves to centralise taxi services

Seven taxi ranks are too many for the small town, say authorities

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News | 30 May 2018

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