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New blow for would-be Mpumalanga coal miner

Surprise move by MEC for Environmental Affairs Vusi Shongwe

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News | 29 January 2019

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“I’ve never voted before and I don’t intend to do so now”

Voter registration weekend in Mfuleni

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News | 28 January 2019

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School hit with half-a-million rand water bill

Neighbours tapped into school’s supply

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News | 28 January 2019

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High Court judge accused of “impeachable conduct”

#UniteBehind has lodged a complaint against Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele with the JSC

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News | 25 January 2019

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Former PRASA Rail boss denies charges against him

“My role in this case is to clarify the allegation … All other charges do not relate to me” says Mthuthuzeli Swartz

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News | 24 January 2019

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PRASA’s safety permit could still be revoked

Manual train signalling and driver fatigue a major concern for safety regulator

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News | 24 January 2019

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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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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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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