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“Vanished”: Robertson Abattoir court settlement goes missing

No record of dismissed workers’ agreement in court file

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Law | 23 February 2017

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Mashaba has incited xenophobia, says immigrants’ spokesperson

African Diaspora Forum has tried in vain to meet organisers of Friday’s anti-immigrant march

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News | 23 February 2017

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For R5,000, sangoma will pray for an informal miner’s safety

Traditional doctor has struck gold with the fears of miners

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News | 23 February 2017

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Court hears why nuclear deal should be stopped

“We had the arms deal, we had Nkandla … it’s not the majority of South Africans that will benefit from this deal,” says activist

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Law | 22 February 2017

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Tormin made false claims, court hears

“Independent” consultant was in fact an employee

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Law | 22 February 2017

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Pietermaritzburg students start class boycott

“Hunger causes anger” — student

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News | 22 February 2017

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Finance Minister announces 9% boost in social grant spending

Old age grant to rise R90 to R1,600 a month

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Brief | 22 February 2017

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Europe’s rubbish cleared in Nyanga

Mounds of garbage uncollected since December removed after residents agree to use City database

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Brief | 22 February 2017

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SASSA prepares for “tough negotiations” over grant payments

Contract will stay within budget, MPs told

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News | 22 February 2017

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Women get up at midnight to fetch water

In thirsty Thulamela, villagers have to race each other to get enough water

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News | 22 February 2017

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Will Metrorail users have to wait 17 years for decent service?

Service is getting worse, but Prasa promises to get it working … by 2034

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News | 22 February 2017

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How our Constitution views animals

Court says “animals are sentient beings” capable of suffering and pain

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Law | 22 February 2017

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Mining company tells court there’s no evidence it caused cliff to collapse

Environmental authority was “gunning for it”, claims Tormin

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Law | 21 February 2017

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Cape Town residents concerned about “development at all costs” approach

Mayor dismisses accusations

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News | 21 February 2017

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Two lecturers suspended over homophobic taunts

Blade Nzimande says “Constitution is absolutely clear” on discrimination

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Brief | 21 February 2017

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Police allegedly beat man from Congo to death

IPID refers case to Director of Public Prosecutions

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News | 21 February 2017

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