Political donations: the silence of the developers

Most fail to answer questions sent by the Observatory Civic Association

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Opinion | 6 May 2019

Dirty sea water brings Cape Town desalination plant to a halt

Desalination plant contractor said water was “40 times dirtier” than expected

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News | 6 May 2019

We won’t vote on Wednesday, say Lusikisiki shackdwellers

“No service delivery, no votes”

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Brief | 6 May 2019

Durban strike leaves township without water and electricity

Residents have to stand in long queues for water and some complain that their food has rotted

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News | 6 May 2019

Great results from HIV prevention study

And other essential news of the day

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the.news.letter | 3 May 2019

Angry protesters burn tyres at PE City Hall

Qunu informal settlement residents have given City three days to respond to their demands

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Attempt to shut down parts of Khayelitsha blocked by police

Mandela Park housing project halted due to factional disputes by backyarders

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Cape Town paramedics protest against work hours

Union also demands health department takes over salary payments of NGO community workers

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Call for law to allow communities to recall ward councillors

Group hands over petition signed by over 25,000 people

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Man dies in police custody, sparking protest

IPID is investigating the death of Victor Udes who died in Lwandle SAPS holding cells on Wednesday

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Lottery’s promise of toilets leaves a nasty smell

Photos used to show progress building ablution facilities at different schools are of the same structures

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Feature | 3 May 2019

Newcastle children defy their parents and swim in dams

Two children have drowned but that doesn’t stop these boys who have no pool to swim in

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News | 3 May 2019

Grabouw gets 24-hour health service following protests

Residents express delight but still want a public hospital

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Brief | 3 May 2019

Waste pickers march to be recognised

Protesters want to be a formal part of Johannesburg’s recycling programme

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News | 2 May 2019

Fury over Caster ruling

And other essential news of the day

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the.news.letter | 2 May 2019

Metrorail arson suspect referred to Valkenberg

Thobela Xoseni’s brother says his arrest came as a shock to the family

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Brief | 2 May 2019