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Eastern Cape villagers voted hoping to get electricity

“They make all sort of promises during elections and once elections are over you won’t see them”

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Minister Ebrahim Patel still failing to answer questions

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GroundUp reporter threatened at school

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Vrygrond protesters demand to be given occupied land

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