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Self-taught artist draws portraits for people at Khayelitsha Mall

Norman Mackolisky says he survives through his art

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News | 18 December 2016

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ANC stalwarts critique of current leadership: the full text

“The leadership of the ANC … has failed the people of South Africa”

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News | 16 December 2016

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UCT convocation descends into chaos

Insults, shouting and disruptions mar debate of no confidence in executive

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News | 16 December 2016

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After 16 years RDP house still not fixed

“I don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything” says 75-year-old Elsie Dopholo

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News | 15 December 2016

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Court orders punitive costs against minister in nuclear case

Minutes before hearing, ministry reveals new determination on nuclear energy

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News | 14 December 2016

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Protest in Durban over nuclear deal

“Stop this madness,” says protester

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Brief | 14 December 2016

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Home Affairs says no renewal of ZSP

A Whatsapp message has been circulating claiming officials said the Zimbabwean Special Permit will be renewed

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News | 14 December 2016

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Residents in Khayelitsha barricade homes against overflowing toilets

City says it has tried unsuccessfully for a week to clear the blockage

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News | 14 December 2016

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Protesters picket outside Sea Point developer’s apartment

Sea Point for All wants van Embden family to postpone eviction date for Thandeka Sisusa

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Brief | 14 December 2016

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National minimum wage: the devil is in the detail

Aspects of the proposal may render a minimum wage ineffective

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Opinion | 14 December 2016

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Residents in Pietermaritzburg march for clinic

Community members say they struggle to pay the travel costs to access health services

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Brief | 13 December 2016

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Port Elizabethans express their views on Khoi-San bill

Final public hearing will be in Kimberley in March

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News | 13 December 2016

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Gupta company fails to pay R4.2m clinic bill

Optimum Coal Mine is failing to meet its Mining Charter obligations

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News | 13 December 2016

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Weekend fire in Masiphumelele claims 46 homes

Over 100 people had to rebuild their shacks

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Brief | 12 December 2016

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Court affirms Medicines Control Council’s powers

Judgment is a victory for the scientific governance of medicine

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Law | 12 December 2016

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Title deed muddle puts family on the street

Family told home of 21 years is not theirs

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News | 12 December 2016

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