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Sea Point workers march against Tafelberg sale, as objection period ends

“We are sick and tired of the backyard" says domestic worker

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News | 9 June 2016

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We don’t want to act illegally, say land claimants

Having done everything through due process, Sakkieskamp residents are running out of peaceful options, as municipality muddles on

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News | 9 June 2016

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The musician who sings gay love songs in isiXhosa

Majola produces his first album

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News | 8 June 2016

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Disabled woman lives in a cardboard shack on a filthy hill

Poverty haunts Centerton, on the edge of the citrus town of Hankey

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News | 7 June 2016

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Outrage over Metrorail annual fare increase

Commuters question raising tariffs when service is going from "bad to worse"

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News | 6 June 2016

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Debate on future of Tafelberg property heats up

Affordable housing or private school? Deadline for submissions is 9 June

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News | 6 June 2016

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City demolishes occupied shacks using court interdict

Councillor says eviction order not required

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News | 6 June 2016

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Easy online tool to find your MP or councillor

Website helps you to hold your elected representatives accountable

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News | 6 June 2016

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Broken Home Affairs system leaves refugees stranded

It has been down for two weeks, and no one can say when it will be fixed

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News | 3 June 2016

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Minds meet to increase access to communication

Meetings have taken place in Johannesburg and Cape Town. PE is next.

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News | 3 June 2016

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Residents accuse ANC councillor of starting wasteful project

Councillor defends road drainage plan

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News | 2 June 2016

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Protesters demand UCT drops charges

Administration says those in violation of court order will be arrested

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News | 1 June 2016

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Pietermaritzburg voters demand new election candidate

Protesters block roads again

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News | 1 June 2016

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Students picket for water and sanitation in schools

Equal Education demands implementation of deadline for school infrastructure

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News | 31 May 2016

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Khayelitsha residents close down school in protest

Protesters angry at ANC’s choice of election candidates

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News | 30 May 2016

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Gugulethu man dies in shack fire

Brother says cooking oil over-heated

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News | 30 May 2016