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Cape court to deliver vital environmental judgment

Will an Australian mine on the West Coast be held to account for allegedly causing a cliff to collapse?

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Law | 20 March 2017

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Free Zimbabwean contraceptives smuggled for sale in South Africa

A black market has emerged in contraceptive pills

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News | 19 March 2017

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In photos: Students march on Herman Mashaba

COSAS leads protest against Johannesburg mayor

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Photo Essay | 18 March 2017

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Community faces uncertain future after fire in Imizamo Yethu

Mixed reaction among residents to City plans to reblock

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News | 17 March 2017

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Constitutional Court orders CPS to carry on paying grants, rejects fee increase

Judges slam Minister of Social Development and SASSA

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News | 17 March 2017

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Wheelchair for grandmother trapped in her shack

After years as a virtual prisoner in her home, 72-year-old Beauty Qamata can breathe fresh air again

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Brief | 17 March 2017

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I was born blind for a purpose, says East London accordion player

Siphe Mditshane uses his musical talent to teach others

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Brief | 17 March 2017

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CPS wants R4.6 billion from SASSA

Proposed interim contract submitted to Constitutional Court

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News | 16 March 2017

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Mthatha city centre closed by hawkers’ protest

Food sellers angry after stalls confiscated

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Brief | 16 March 2017

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Artist found guilty of sex worker’s murder

Justice has been done, say activists

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News | 16 March 2017

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Court strikes blow against quackery

Dr Hugh Brathwaite falsely claimed that his product could prevent HIV transmission

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Law | 16 March 2017

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Sometimes, gangsterism is the norm

Cape Flats residents paint a complex picture of the causes of gang violence

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News | 16 March 2017

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No “blank cheque” for Cash Paymaster Services, says Court

Constitutional Court hears Black Sash case on social grants

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News | 15 March 2017

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Sophia’s Choice: Farm worker has to decide which of her children to feed

Loan repayments leave mother-of-four destitute

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Analysis | 15 March 2017

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Seven months without local government in Nquthu

Residents say they are suffering without proper services

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Brief | 15 March 2017

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Khayelitsha informal market without electricity for months

Traders say they hardly make a profit anymore

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