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DA calls for army to be deployed

Mmusi Maimane leads march from Manenberg to Nyanga

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Brief | 19 July 2018

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TAC occupies hospital to protest poor conditions

Khayelitsha District Hospital CEO says improvements have been made

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Brief | 19 July 2018

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Court orders end to mud schools

Equal Education scores major victory in Bhisho

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Brief | 19 July 2018

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RDP houses unfit for people with disabilities

People with disabilities are prioritised for RDP houses but their homes are often not adjusted for them despite mounds of legislation

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News | 19 July 2018

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Hundreds share one working toilet in Khayelitsha neighbourhood

Shortage of inoculations prevents toilets from being serviced

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Brief | 19 July 2018

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Was the water shortage caused by farmers, city dwellers or drought?

We have analysed the data, and can now answer this question

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Science | 19 July 2018

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Magistrate threatens “uncooperative” murder accused’s freedom

Bongile Joni was released on a warning despite being charged with murdering a Strand woman allegedly because of her sexual orientation

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Youth give blind woman’s house a makeover on Mandela Day

“My soul is very happy today. These youth are following the good example of Madiba.”

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Gay couples complain of discrimination at Home Affairs

Legal Resources Centre and Free Gender want law repealed that allows officials to refuse to marry same-sex couples

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News | 18 July 2018

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Little improvement at Home Affairs office despite Malusi Gigaba’s promises

People arrive hours before opening time and still queue for hours after the Pietermaritzburg office opens

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Family breadwinner electrocuted by illegal connection

Residents say they have long been battling with the municipality to get electrification for Vastrap informal settlement

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News | 18 July 2018

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Eastern Cape taxis threaten “strike” unless road is tarred

Money budgeted for tarring road was diverted for disaster relief in 2009

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Hiring of “teagirl” sparks protest in Uitenhage

Anger over employment procedure at sewer project

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Shack erected at Helen Zille’s residence

Youth collective say the premier should spend her 67 minutes for Mandela Day inside the shack

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Brief | 18 July 2018

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Local TV series wins at international film festival

Story about young Langa boxer’s rise to the top

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Brief | 17 July 2018

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Exams postponed at Fort Hare

Students refuse to write during strike by university workers

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Brief | 17 July 2018

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