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Only one third of SASSA disputed deductions resolved

MPs grill agency on damning annual report

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Parliament | 6 October 2017

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Mining company has eyes on West Coast National Park, say activists

Kropz has made approaches to government over phosphate deposits in park

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News | 6 October 2017

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CPUT protesters dispersed following attempted disruptions

Private security remains on campus

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Brief | 6 October 2017

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City takes lead on land but Province is left behind

Nothing stands in Premier Helen Zille’s way except her own political will

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Opinion | 6 October 2017

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Herbex misleads after legal setback

The Advertising Standards Authority can issue rulings on the adverts of non-members

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Law | 6 October 2017

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Township boxing academy trains champions

Duncan Village gym operates from one room in an old building

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Feature | 6 October 2017

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Teacher says she was fired for going blind

Department promises to investigate and asks for proof

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News | 6 October 2017

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Marikana residents march for safety

“We want action. We don’t want verbal promises”

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Brief | 5 October 2017

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Police watchdog struggles to finalise investigations

IPID is grappling with staff and budget cuts while it has a soaring caseload

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Parliament | 5 October 2017

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Exclusive: Damning letter from PRASA manager describes railway security meltdown

Railway police sit in first class carriages instead of patrolling trains and stations

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News | 5 October 2017

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UDF veterans give Abrahams one day to freeze assets in PRASA case

“We are expecting Mr Shaun Abrahams to wake up”

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Brief | 4 October 2017

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Durban land invasion unit accused of trampling homes and human rights

Cato Manor residents say eThekwini Municipality carried out brutal and illegal evictions

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News | 4 October 2017

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There is no life in Marikana, says mother who lost her son

25-year-old Lubabalo Jokazi was one of 11 victims of shooting

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News | 4 October 2017

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Reprieve for Port Elizabeth roadside traders

Walmer residents force municipality to backtrack on eviction

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News | 4 October 2017

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Delay in trial of teacher accused of sexual assault

Thandokhulu High School case postponed until November

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Brief | 4 October 2017

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Brett Herron explains Cape Town’s big housing policy shift

The way development takes place needs to change if we’re to have a more equitable city, says councillor

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Interview | 4 October 2017

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