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VBS scandal: PRASA employee hailed for her role in saving R1 billion

Yvonne Page’s principled refusal to bend the rules saved PRASA from making a very bad investment, says Motau report

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News | 11 October 2018

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Magistrate finds that murder of Noxolo Xakeka was not a hate crime

Bongile Joni pleads guilty, sentenced to an effective eight years in prison

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Brief | 11 October 2018

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Former employees to lay charges over provident fund deductions

“It’s a messy situation” wife of Proexec owner tells court

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Brief | 11 October 2018

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After mass demolitions land occupiers return to Wallacedene

Family that was lawfully living on the land, but pushed out by occupiers, now lives in an Open Kadett.

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News | 11 October 2018

Washiela Baeers cleans her 6 month old son Waseem. Baeers has been a resident of Blikkiesdorp for 10 years. She said that it was nice staying in the church because "I can sleep tonight". Baeers didn't

Residents expelled from Blikkiesdorp amidst racial tensions

Over 20 people have sought shelter in the Methodist Church in central Cape Town

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Photo Essay | 11 October 2018

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Taps run dry in Sweetwaters

Residents in Pietermaritzburg township spent five days without water last week

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Brief | 11 October 2018

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A Zimbabwean mother just wanted her son to join her in SA. Now she is caught up in child trafficking charges

Siphathisiwe Ndlovu, who has been in South Africa since 2007, has now been denied a permit to stay

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News | 11 October 2018

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SASSA workers strike over buggy biometric system

Susan Shabangu and NEHAWU reported to have agreed to suspend system, but union will only confirm on Thursday

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News | 10 October 2018

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Appliances, taps and computers stolen from crime intelligence offices

We’re not safe at all, says employee

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News | 10 October 2018

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Thousands of people need toilets, taps and electricity in Khayelitsha

New Monwabisi Park shack dwellers march for basic services

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Brief | 10 October 2018

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Police assault case stuck in NPA

Eastern Cape man says he was accused of stealing fuel and badly beaten

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News | 10 October 2018

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No land, no vote, say residents of Freedom Park

“As old as l am, l do not have a house. If l die today my children will not have a home.”

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Brief | 9 October 2018

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Wallacedene shack dwellers close down housing project

City of Cape Town says project should not target one specific community only

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News | 9 October 2018

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Is Zimbabwe’s killings inquiry credible?

Critics fear Mnangagwa’s aim is to pin blame on opposition leaders

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Opinion | 9 October 2018

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Wrongfully convicted men struggle to get compensation

“The state arrested me unlawfully and they don’t care about how my life is affected”

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Feature | 9 October 2018

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Shack dwellers protest against assassinations

At least 16 activists aligned to Abahlali baseMjondolo have been killed since 2013

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