South Africa|Gauteng

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Somalis fear for their lives after Tshwane riots

Shops and homes destroyed, and over 300 people sheltering in community centres

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Photo Essay | 30 June 2016

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How to bribe your way to a licence in Johannesburg

Blatant corruption at Randburg Licensing Department

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News | 30 June 2016

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Cosatu expresses support for Didiza to be Tshwane mayor

The federation of trade unions says unemployment is fueling the infighting over councillor positions

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Brief | 24 June 2016

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Tshwane protests in photos

Dispute over ANC mayoral candidate

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Photo Essay | 22 June 2016

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Safety for Diepsloot’s cyclists just got better

Appeal to donate safety gear to cyclists across the country

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News | 27 May 2016

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Minister wins battle with Lion

Insurance company backs down in battle over deductions from social grants

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News | 26 May 2016

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Diepsloot children taught water safety after Angel Sibanda’s drowning

Water safety to be part of school curriculum from 2018

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News | 25 May 2016

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Understanding the silicosis judgment

Hundreds of thousands of families could benefit from the class action lawsuit that can now take place

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Analysis | 16 May 2016

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Silicosis: miners win case for class certification

Obstacles remain before sick miners receive compensation but this is an important victory for them

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News | 13 May 2016

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Civil society organisations rally against Zuma

Speakers in Soweto urge people to take to the streets

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News | 16 April 2016

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Evidence of plague found in rat in Tembisa rubbish dump

No immediate threat to health, say scientists

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News | 5 April 2016

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Tough questions for Eskom after electrocution of nine-year-old

Earth leakage failed but power supplier blames landlord

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News | 1 April 2016

Civil society organisations defend Helen Suzman Foundation

Activist groups condemn "thuggish" raid

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Brief | 22 March 2016

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City councillor promises electricity for Zandspruit

But no budget or timeframe has been provided for this

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News | 17 March 2016

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Meat rots in fridge as Zandspruit electricity connections cut

Angry residents protest again

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News | 16 March 2016

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Footbridge for river where Angel drowned

Plans approved last November, but bridge will only be built next year

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News | 11 March 2016