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This man spent nine years in jail before the charges against him were withdrawn

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Dancers with disabilities take centre stage at international festival

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Patients to be moved from Cofimvaba Hospital as nurses down tools

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Gqeberha Pride Festival: sports uniting communities

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Union criticises employers for not registering domestic workers with UIF. But it’s not so simple

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Lottery blocks payment to lavishly funded music event

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News | 25 November 2024

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Flood victims not welcome, say residents

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News | 25 November 2024

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City extends public comment on sale of old Woodstock Hospital

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