Articles for Ashraf Hendricks

Small-scale farmers suffer devastating losses after Western Cape floods

At a Genadendal farm, nearly 500 chickens drowned, and over 50 pigs are missing

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News | 4 October 2023

Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

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Photo Essay | 2 October 2023

Cape flood: homes buried in mud

Sir Lowry’s Pass flood victims face uncertain future

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News | 29 September 2023

“I saw my shoes float on water and heard my cat meow”

Western Cape mops up after devastating floods

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News | 26 September 2023

One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants

The Friends of Liesbeek Association has withdrawn a town planning appeal, but a court case remains to be settled

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News | 22 September 2023

In photos: Namaqualand flowers bloom after rainy winter

Rainfall in national park has nearly doubled this year

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Photo Essay | 30 August 2023

We bought dagga. It was probably illegal. Here’s why

The Medicines Act is being misused while Parliament dithers

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Feature | 25 August 2023

Khayelitsha Cookies prefers hiring people to using machines

From just two staff in 2005 to almost 80 women now, the hand baked cookie business has risen from humble beginnings

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Photo Essay | 18 August 2023

In photos: Violence marks taxi strike

Two dead, motorists attacked, buses torched, and taxis impounded

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Photo Essay | 7 August 2023

Supporters of gay rights and EFF members go head to head at UCT

Tensions ahead of lecture by controversial Kenyan professor

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Brief | 24 July 2023

Inside a Cape Flats minstrel band

“This is more than just a band. This is like a family.”

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Photo Essay | 20 July 2023

Video: Meet Hout Bay’s Super Sandman

Innocent Zunga creates beautiful sculptures using beach sand

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Video | 22 June 2023

Video: River cuts off Citrusdal

Citrusdal residents have been isolated in their town since Wednesday evening after flooding cut off access to the Cederberg town. Some residents are stranded outside with no way to return to their homes.

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News | 17 June 2023

In photos: Citrusdal cut off from the world

Road into town collapses in flood. Officials are trying to access the town from gravel roads.

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Photo Essay | 16 June 2023

Hands off Antarctic, demand protesters

Door to the global fridge should be locked, say activists

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Brief | 5 June 2023