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In photos: Ocean View residents and police clash over failure to reduce crime

“The people are suffering because crime has taken over. We’re crying for help.”

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Photo Essay | 22 September 2017

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COSATU lays charges against Metrorail with Cape Town police

Train operator accused of criminal negligence

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Brief | 21 September 2017

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White farmers and Communist Party members join to fight bank evictions

Protesters demand change to legislation

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News | 21 September 2017

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Humansdorp residents protest for better housing

Mayor holds “stakeholder” meeting at country club while residents protest at community hall

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Brief | 21 September 2017

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Security guards fired after cables stolen while they were on duty

CCMA to hear case next month

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News | 21 September 2017

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Broken lifts and stairs for commuters with wheelchairs

Long wait before Cape Town’s train stations will provide access for people with disabilities

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News | 21 September 2017

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Promised RDP houses after six months: Nine years later they still waiting

“This is not a place I want my grandchildren to grow up in. I do not want to die here.”

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News | 21 September 2017

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“Our grass is only cut when they host ANC rallies”

Pietermaritzburg township residents call for street lights, better roads, housing and clean toilets

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News | 21 September 2017

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Fishing quotas killed Waylon, say Hawston residents

25-year-old drowned trying to learn to dive for abalone

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Feature | 20 September 2017

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Good relations upset between Jewish and Bo-Kaap schools

Herzlia High took issue with anti-Zionist posters at Vista High School

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News | 20 September 2017

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Ekapa Minerals abandons part of its case against Zama Zama miners

Interdict found to be flawed

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Law | 20 September 2017

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R2K demands cheaper airtime and data

Picket outside cellphone companies’ offices

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Brief | 19 September 2017

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Ona Dubula returns home

Hangberg residents arrange transport: “It’s the least we could do”

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News | 19 September 2017

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Chokka fishers struggle to survive in lean times

Separated for long periods from their families, the fishers eke out a meagre living catching squid

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Photo Essay | 19 September 2017

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Protests flare up again in Matatiele

Roads closed; 13 protesters arrested

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Brief | 19 September 2017

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Cape Town taxi drivers’ strike marred by violence

Strike called off after MEC intervenes

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