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Constitutional Court decision could change TV landscape

Encryption of digital signal at issue

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Law | 15 March 2017

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Masiphumelele residents want permission to occupy vacant City land

Meeting between City officials and residents started and ended chaotically

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News | 15 March 2017

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Social grants will be paid on 1 April, Gordhan promises

Scopa Chairman Themba Godi says there is a “crisis of no confidence” in Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini

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News | 14 March 2017

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Cash Paymaster Services defends its right to profit from social grants contract

Any new deal with SASSA will be a lawful contract, says CPS in court papers

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News | 14 March 2017

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Dismissed security guards demonstrate outside UWC

Workers call for employer to reinstate them

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News | 14 March 2017

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Insourcing at universities: uneven progress

In the Western Cape only UCT has brought all workers onto the staff

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News | 14 March 2017

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South Africa refuses to support initiative to restrict deadly asbestos trade

A proposal by a dozen African states would list chrysotile asbestos under global treaty on hazardous substances

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Opinion | 14 March 2017

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Illegal money lender targets pensioners

Free chicken offered to new borrowers

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News | 14 March 2017

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Shacks demolished for reblocking after Hout Bay fire

Fire victims ask where they are supposed to sleep

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News | 13 March 2017

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Arrests after Masiphumelele protest cuts cycle tour short

Residents block roads in support of housing demands

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News | 13 March 2017

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SASSA boss stands by Dlamini

Back from sick leave, Thokozani Magwaza defends minister to protesters

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News | 13 March 2017

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SASSA: Holding Bathabile Dlamini accountable

It’s up to the President and Parliament, not the courts

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Opinion | 13 March 2017

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Court case to have major impact on land ownership for black women

Long shadow of apartheid laws perpetuates discrimination

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Law | 13 March 2017

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Jewish Capetonians sign petition calling for social housing at Tafelberg

Tafelberg property could “advance equality and integration”

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News | 13 March 2017

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In photos: Fire destroys numerous homes in Hout Bay

City reports two people died

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Photo Essay | 11 March 2017

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Post Office goes after SASSA contract

Bid to make submissions to Constitutional Court

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