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Water tanks put to use as a playground

Villagers in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, say the tanks have been standing dry for five years

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Brief | 23 November 2016

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South Africa votes for UN gay rights position

Only three African countries support Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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News | 22 November 2016

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Elderly farm workers face eviction

Some have worked on the Grabouw farm for more than 35 years

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News | 22 November 2016

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Police fail to investigate assault

Teenage girl beaten up by man apparently for making his dogs bark

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News | 22 November 2016

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The spinach king of Khayelitsha

After opening his second bakery, Lufefe Nomjana plans to go global

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News | 22 November 2016

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Sepedi singer and his homeless Afrikaans helpers

"Rare unity, rare trust," says the performer

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Brief | 22 November 2016

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Quick guide to the National Minimum Wage

Essential info for employers and employees

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Explainer | 21 November 2016

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Motorists blind to disability

A big walk by blind people from around the Eastern Cape raised awareness on the roads

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Brief | 21 November 2016

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Reunited family shattered by fire

Shack fire in Paarl claims father's long lost son

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Brief | 21 November 2016

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Hundreds march against nuclear deal

High Court will hear Earthlife's case in December

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Photo Essay | 18 November 2016

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Harare “mega” protest flops because of fear and feuds

Heavy police presence mutes protest aimed at Mugabe government

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News | 18 November 2016

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Tafelberg study a breakthrough, say activists

270 units proposed for low-income households on Sea Point property

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News | 18 November 2016

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“We are struggling” says Robertson Winery worker as strike enters 13th week

Latest company offer rejected as union demands R8,500 per month

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News | 18 November 2016

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TAC pickets against alleged shoddy treatment at Khayelitsha clinic

Complaints over treatment of pregnant women, lack of confidentiality and other issues

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Brief | 18 November 2016

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Let’s resist the securocrats

State security apparatus is overreaching - dangerously

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Opinion | 18 November 2016

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Vendors in Springs fight back against police raids

"Enough is enough"

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News | 18 November 2016

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