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Police evict CPUT students from admin building

Students have been sleeping on the floor for weeks

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Brief | 27 February 2019

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Picket against Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill

This bill does not include the people, says Land Access Movement

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Brief | 27 February 2019

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Moneyline accuses SASSA of stealing its clients

Thousands of social grant beneficiaries moved off EasyPay card, court told

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News | 27 February 2019

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It’s “war” on the Cape Flats

“We are living in fear” says Lentegeur Community Policing Forum chair

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Brief | 27 February 2019

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A teenager was sexually violated at her school in October 2015. Her teachers, the principal, and the Gauteng education department all failed her

Family is suing for R1.5 million

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Opinion | 27 February 2019

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Challenge to apartheid-era Intimidation Act

Constitutional Court to rule on 1982 legislation

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News | 27 February 2019

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Waiting and hoping the whole day for work

“Sometimes in a week I get maybe one job. If I am lucky I get two jobs and I make R150 per job.”

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Photo Essay | 26 February 2019

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Damning report on Eskom air pollution

Coal-fired plants breached legal emission levels 3,200 times in 21 months

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News | 26 February 2019

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Premier Blue Ribbon Salt River strike enters fourth month

Union threatens nationwide solidarity strike

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News | 26 February 2019

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Parents remove learners from Cape Town school amid violence

Police urged to increase patrols at Ravensmead High

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News | 26 February 2019

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“Prosecute the PRASA thieves”

Activists fighting for a decent Metrorail service protest at NPA

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Brief | 25 February 2019

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RDP house on sale for R1.7 million

Risky purchase says property consultant

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Brief | 25 February 2019

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Caster Semenya: Issues the sporting authority has to consider

Whatever the decision, the emotional toll for athletes is high

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Analysis | 25 February 2019

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Land alone is not enough

If municipalities fail to supply services, communities cannot properly use their land

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Opinion | 25 February 2019

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Case not closed: Cape High Court backlog showing no signs of improving

Thirteen judgments are over six months late, twice the amount of time set out in the judicial norms

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Law | 25 February 2019

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Wastewater audit missing as countrywide water shortage looms

After reports were sent to cabinet, water test results have not been released for five years

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Feature | 25 February 2019

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