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Protesters call for suspension of CPUT classes

Deputy Vice-Chancellor urges students to be responsible during protests

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Brief | 12 September 2017

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“Mayor should go to jail” over water failures

Judge describes Limpopo municipality as “disgraceful”

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News | 12 September 2017

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Police shoot child in mouth

Hout Bay residents protest against shrinking lobster quotas

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News | 12 September 2017

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New home for disabled Gugulethu mother

Generous response to GroundUp’s report on Cynthia Ntunje’s plight

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Brief | 12 September 2017

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Refugee children miss school to renew asylum permits

“My mom says I should be strong, but my feet always hurt from standing in the long queues” - grade 4 child

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News | 12 September 2017

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School still unfinished after five years and R16 million

Duduzani Primary in Durban has been officially opened though it’s still not ready

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News | 12 September 2017

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Urban pig co-operative needs land to stay in business

“I started with few pigs and now they are plenty”

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News | 12 September 2017

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Kensington community pickets for more police resources

Community Policing Forum says SAPS has committed to providing at least nine new officers

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Brief | 11 September 2017

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CPUT students protest suspensions and outsourcing

Building petrol bombed in early morning

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Brief | 11 September 2017

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From war in DRC to swimming the open ocean

Young refugee plans swim from Robben Island to raise money for charity

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News | 11 September 2017

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Schools stage drama festival in Hillbrow

Nearly 600 learners from across Gauteng participated in the 13th annual Inner-City Schools Play Festival

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News | 11 September 2017

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In photos: Khayelitsha does the catwalk

Second year of this event is bigger as young fashion designers showcase their wares

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Photo Essay | 11 September 2017

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Cape Flats community keeps children safe from gang violence

Schools in Wesbank report increased attendance since the Walking Bus project began

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Solutions | 11 September 2017

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Gin just the tonic for Khayelitsha business

Local entrepreneur will release two types of gin in November

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News | 9 September 2017

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Zimbabwe Exemption Permit will not be for new applicants

New permit is valid until end of 2021

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News | 8 September 2017

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Premier Zille’s childhood toilets not comparable to informal settlements

She has once more shown a lack of understanding of the lives of black people

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Opinion | 8 September 2017

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