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Short of money and desperate, Khayelitsha residents start land occupation

“Sometimes we sleep on empty stomachs because we have no food”

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News | 24 July 2019

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Veld fire causes Rhodes University to evacuate residences

Blaze brought under control and no damage to buildings

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Brief | 24 July 2019

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“We don’t grow plants, we grow people”

Streetscapes’ urban gardens offer people living on the streets a way to reintegrate with society

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News | 24 July 2019

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A strike turned violent. The company fired the workers. Here’s what the Concourt ruled

Ruling has implications for the legal concept of derivative misconduct

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Law | 24 July 2019

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Gauteng wants blanket court interdict on land occupations

Human Settlements MEC briefs South African Human Rights Commission after protests in Alexandra

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Brief | 23 July 2019

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Shelters for abused women protest outside Parliament

More funds needed to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Gender Equality

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Brief | 23 July 2019

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In April their homes were destroyed by a flood. Now their new homes are being demolished

Dozens of Enkanini residents continue to rebuild their homes in defiance of the eThekwini municipality

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News | 23 July 2019

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Parents shut down primary school in Imbali over fees

“Where did the money we paid go?” asks angry parent

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Brief | 23 July 2019

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SANDF soldiers accused of terrorising immigrant shack dwellers

“The soldiers said it was just a teaser of what they will do to the rest of Happiness Village residents”

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News | 23 July 2019

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Supreme Court of Appeal sends coal company packing

No mining will take place in Mabola Protected Environment for now

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Law | 23 July 2019

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“Give us opportunities not handouts” say people with disabilities

“Disabled people can run businesses like everybody else”

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Brief | 22 July 2019

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This is why Metrorail employees will strike on Friday

But two unions, SATAWU and NTM, will not be joining

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News | 22 July 2019

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Debt collectors Flemix & Associates face disciplinary action at Legal Practice Council

Law Clinic lawyer says hearing against Flemix is a significant step in reforming the micro-lending industry

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News | 22 July 2019

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Villagers close rotting school in Eastern Cape

“Our school gets annual maintenance budget but it is very useless to maintain rotten material”

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Brief | 22 July 2019

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Newcastle residents say coal mine puts them in danger

Informal mining is causing houses to crack

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News | 22 July 2019

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Activists unite to “defend democracy”

Johannesburg City Hall filled to capacity following Jacob Zuma’s testimony at Zondo Commission

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