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How the taxi industry works in the Western Cape

Here are facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make, and the taxi industry’s role in crime

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Information | 10 August 2023

Black donors needed to help save lives

Finding a matching bone marrow donor is very difficult and only 30% of registered donors in South Africa are people of colour. Here’s why that matters

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Information | 5 May 2021

Covid-19 and vaccines: Questions and answers

Updated 15 April 2021

GroundUp and Spotlight Staff

Information | 26 January 2021

How to access public mental health services

If you feel that you need help, reach out

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Information | 14 July 2020

How to keep safe in supermarkets, schools and on public transport

Advice on how to reduce your risk and those around you of contracting Covid-19

Marc Mendelson, Shaheen Mehtar, Shabir Madhi and Nathan Geffen

Information | 29 May 2020

Covid-19: What if you get sick? Advice on how to plan for it

While most people will get mild symptoms only, it is important to plan

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Information | 29 May 2020

Covid-19: How the courts work during lockdown

They are an essential service but they are not carrying on as normal

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Information | 1 April 2020

Understanding the documents you might be sent during an eviction

You can’t be evicted without a court order

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Information | 7 November 2019

Three things you should know to avoid being evicted

You can oppose your eviction even if you haven’t paid your rent

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Information | 10 October 2019

Questions & answers about the National Minimum Wage

This is what every employer and employee needs to know

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Information | 13 December 2018

City of Cape Town invites struggling property owners to apply for help

We believe many more property owners are eligible, says City

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Information | 9 May 2018

Have you started your water committee yet?

Here’s how we’re preparing for Day Zero

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Information | 26 January 2018

Everything you need to know about government housing

Struggling to understand how to get a government house? We hope this guide helps you.

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Information | 20 July 2017