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NEHAWU members remove Northdale Hospital CEO from the building

The group say they are dissatisfied with his management of the hospital

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News | 10 November 2020

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Judge Makhubele is suspended … but still hearing cases

It is unclear why a judge facing impeachment was chosen to hear new matters concerning the executive

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Law | 10 November 2020

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Wits researchers announce “breakthrough” in HIV prevention

Injection much more effective than daily pills in preventing infection in women

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News | 10 November 2020

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Hip-hop artist told he must have a new ID number after Home Affairs mix up

Vakele Genu is unhappy with Home Affairs’ solution

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News | 10 November 2020

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Forgotten farm dwellers in Philippi plead for services

They say they do not know who to ask for help as farm owner is impossible to track down

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News | 10 November 2020

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Two people arrested during protest for jobs, water and electricity

Effingham shack dwellers feel neglected by the eThekwini Municipality

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News | 10 November 2020

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Raymond Joseph recognised for Lottery investigation

Free Press Unlimited commended GroundUp’s reporter for “his tenacity in reporting from areas where government accountability is lacking”

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Brief | 9 November 2020

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Ramaphosa gives green light to Lottery probe

Proclamation comes after Hawks started investigation

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News | 9 November 2020

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Steve Tshwete Stadium collapsing and taking local sport with it

Mayor blames vandals and lack of cooperation from local teams

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Brief | 9 November 2020

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Truda Foods asks court for permanent interdict against suspended workers

The company refuses to recognise a union and a community group as worker representatives

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News | 6 November 2020

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Glebelands murder trial: Witness describes mistrust of Umlazi police

One victim was murdered at a police station

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News | 6 November 2020

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Post offices “overwhelmed” with Covid-19 recipients

Over 1.3 million people have been approved for the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant in KwaZulu-Natal

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News | 6 November 2020

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Must government provide flush toilets to informal settlements? A court case may answer this

Residents in Langaville say temporary sanitation measure is being misused as a permanent solution

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Law | 6 November 2020

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Tensions reach breaking point in Franschhoek valley

There is a a decades-long battle over Boschendal housing

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Feature | 6 November 2020

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Home Affairs moves against Cape Town refugees

“Why are they talking about reintegration when people don’t want refugees in their communities?”

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News | 6 November 2020

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Elsies River youth start garden to feed their community

The pair are set to start a larger garden in the area soon

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Brief | 5 November 2020

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