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Former PRASA acting CEO charged with fraud, money laundering and theft

“He is simply dishonest and a law unto himself” chair of disciplinary hearing says about Mthura Swartz

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News | 23 January 2019

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City counts number of occupiers in Woodstock Hospital

Residents welcome “first direct interaction” with City

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News | 23 January 2019

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Living between the railway lines in Philippi

Backyarders move onto PRASA property in search of a little more space

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News | 23 January 2019

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Court refuses appeal on Mpumalanga coal mine

Company’s bid for permission to mine in protected area blocked

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News | 23 January 2019

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Learners sit on the floor at overcrowded Masiphumelele school

“This community is growing every day and can no longer cope with just one primary school”

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News | 23 January 2019

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Sewers blocked for months in Pietermaritzburg

Municipality admits to a problem with payments to drainage contractor

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Brief | 23 January 2019

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Cape Flats residents confront police minister

Please give me a chance, says Bheki Cele in response to residents’ attacks

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News | 22 January 2019

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Western Cape Education Department says test results have improved across grades

Standardised tests measure language and maths abilities

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Brief | 22 January 2019

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Mfuleni’s marvellous pets

While dogs are the most popular pet, some very curious creatures have formed lasting friendships with the township’s residents

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Photo Essay | 22 January 2019

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No jobs, no vote, say angry nurses

Unions march on KZN health department

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News | 21 January 2019

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Tensions over land in picturesque Cape village

Greyton residents caught in the middle of a political battle

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News | 21 January 2019

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Mfuleni learners need food, shoes and sanitary pads

Businesswoman donates goods to children who are studying in a disused clinic

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News | 21 January 2019

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Taps run dry in Bethal for non-payment of Rand Water bill

Local businesses and residents have come to the rescue of the town residents

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News | 18 January 2019

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Conveyor belt workers picket against payroll system

NUMSA says it is bringing in auditors and SARS to verify payments

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Brief | 18 January 2019

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Cato Crest residents battle continuous demolitions

“All of my son’s school books have been burnt, books that I had bought with my last cents. What will I tell him? Where will he even sleep?”

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News | 18 January 2019

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Belhar school houses overspill of learners in a tent

The no-fee school is battling to raise the tent’s R10,000 rental fee for next month

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News | 18 January 2019

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