Expropriating land without compensation: shack-dwellers have their say

“People just want decent homes. They are not asking for palaces.”

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News | 5 June 2018

Western Cape could be testing ground for land expropriation without compensation, says minister

Mcebisi Skwatsha says government is considering action to protect families from eviction in Drakenstein

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News | 5 June 2018

Domestic worker attacked by employers’ dogs

Police refused to investigate, says victim’s brother

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News | 5 June 2018

Protests close down Cape Town business district

Westlake marchers walk 8km to councillor’s office demanding housing

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News | 4 June 2018

Tsunami residents demand toilets and a clean neighbourhood

“Sometimes residents return from the bushes undressed after thugs rob them of their clothes and hard-earned cash.”

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News | 4 June 2018

Former Angolan refugees face uncertain future

They were expecting permanent residence, but they have been offered four years in South Africa instead

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News | 4 June 2018

Thousands of Sundays River Valley farm workers strike for higher wages

Farmers claim deal was reached and blame SANCO for strife

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News | 4 June 2018

Five children die in Philippi fire

Nearest tap was hundreds of metres away

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News | 3 June 2018

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

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

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

Vastrap residents demand houses, roads, toilets and electricity

Despite tensions, black and coloured residents protest together

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News | 1 June 2018

No sign of promised Masiphumelele houses

Construction was due to start six months ago

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Brief | 1 June 2018

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

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

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