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Hundreds protest in Ballito over poor living conditions

The march was led by Abahali baseMjondolo

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Brief | 16 September 2024

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Court postpones decision on hospital security guard strike

Labour Court to rule on Friday over Golden Security guard strike at Heideveld Day Hospital in Cape Town

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Brief | 16 September 2024

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Extortionists now targeting social workers

Western Cape social development department had to spend R20-million on overtime to double-up social workers operating in high-risk areas

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News | 16 September 2024

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Sex workers celebrate pride in Cape Town

The event aimed to counter discrimination and stigma

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Brief | 16 September 2024

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R70-million spent on four projects left unfinished in the Eastern Cape

Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality refuses to give adequate explanations as residents and councillors raise questions

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Brief | 16 September 2024

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Philippi library remains closed more than a year after robbery and vandalism

City of Cape Town says it currently has no budget, but is committed to fixing the library

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Brief | 16 September 2024

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Pravin Gordhan was that rare thing: an honest politician

He deserves to be remembered as a courageous person who served the country with great distinction

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Obituary | 13 September 2024

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Factory forced to relocate from Free State to Gauteng because of electricity outages

NLG Gloves has been in Harrismith since 1993 and employed 71 people from surrounding communities.

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News | 13 September 2024

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SIU takes aim at ballooning dodgy medical litigation that is costing the government billions

One law firm submitted claims of nearly R500-million against the Eastern Cape health department

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News | 13 September 2024

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Loadshedding is not over in Cape Town’s deep south

Unplanned power outages plague residents and small businesses near Cape Point

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News | 13 September 2024

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Cutting of 2,400 teacher posts questioned in Western Cape Parliament

MEC for education David Maynier insists it is an “absolute last resort”

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Brief | 12 September 2024

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Tensions between minibus and metered taxi owners explode in northern KZN

Amaphela taxis take on the Mondlo Taxi Association

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Brief | 12 September 2024

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Occupiers evicted from Alex social housing containers

Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers.

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News | 12 September 2024

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SASSA underspent R4-billion on SRD grants, says Auditor General

Members of Parliament criticise the agency for R316-million in overpayments

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News | 12 September 2024

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Villagers live next to a platinum mine, but have no jobs

Residents of Limpopo’s Barok Ba Nkwana and Atok villages demand government speak to the mine on their behalf

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News | 12 September 2024

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Limpopo teacher scammed out of her savings

Thebe Investment Corporation warns against fraudsters using its name

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News | 12 September 2024

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  1. R70-million spent on four projects left unfinished in the Eastern Cape
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  3. Sex workers celebrate pride in Cape Town
  4. Philippi library remains closed more than a year after robbery and vandalism
  5. Extortionists now targeting social workers

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