South Africa|Eastern Cape

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PE residents protest at delays in handing over houses

Construction company blames municipality

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News | 31 March 2016

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No progress on empty R9m Butterworth swimming pool

Provincial government refuses to answer questions

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News | 31 March 2016

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Assassinated anti-mining activist knew his life was in danger

Struggle against mining in Xolobeni will continue, promises Nonhle Mbuthuma

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Feature | 29 March 2016

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Opponent of Xolobeni titanium mine assassinated

Others fear for their lives

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News | 23 March 2016

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Mayor beaten as municipal workers vow to continue strike

Baviaans municipality mayor hit with knobkierie

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News | 22 March 2016

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Struggling Eastern Cape school told to take in more pupils

Funds for school feeding run out

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News | 14 March 2016

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Elliotdale college closed as students protest

Students claim their exam papers were lost

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News | 9 March 2016

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School transport: Why we are going to court

The Eastern Cape Department of Education is failing to meet its constitutional duty

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Analysis | 8 March 2016

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Protesters condemn “apartheid-style” harassment of student activist

Police say that one of the best detectives is investigating the case

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Brief | 4 March 2016

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Schools suffer while Eastern Cape fails to spend education budget

Infrastructure budget cut 12% after department underspends

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News | 3 March 2016

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Buffalo City workers march for higher wages

Municipal employees demand R2,000 a month raise

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News | 25 February 2016

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Sanco and ANC members clash following house demolitions

Shops closed in protest and ward councillor's house set alight

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News | 22 February 2016

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PE refugee centre remains closed in defiance of court order

Applications from new asylum seekers should have been accepted from 9 February

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News | 19 February 2016

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Still waiting for 2014 matric results

Students camp outside Eastern Cape education department

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News | 17 February 2016

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Wild Coast battle to save land from mining

We will die for our land, say angry Xolobeni villagers as dune mining looms

Text by Tariro Washinyira. Photos by Paul Botes (with permission of the Mail & Guardian)

News | 12 February 2016

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PE school shutdown suspended

Parents set deadline for provincial education department

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News | 11 February 2016