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Pietermaritzburg school students lock teachers out

Students say school should not charge fees merely because it is surrounded by nice houses.

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News | 22 January 2016

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Parents lock teachers out of school

Khanya primary school in Samora, Philippi, was closed down by parents today who are demanding scholar transport for their children.

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News | 21 January 2016

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Barcelona residents throw poo onto N2

A dispute over who should clean the informal settlement’s toilets is escalating.

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News | 21 January 2016

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Eduard Grebe’s allegations against police have not been investigated

Further reports of police brutality surface

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News | 21 January 2016

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Robertson parents vow to close down school

They are calling for the Education Department to provide transport for their children.

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News | 21 January 2016

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‘City lied about land’ claim Masiphumelele leaders

Many people without land are still living in the community hall following last year’s fire

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News | 21 January 2016

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Lindelani residents have to clean communal toilets

No cleaning services since September

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News | 20 January 2016

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Blikkiesdorp swelters in 33 degree heat

Residents battle blazing sun and mosquitoes

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News | 20 January 2016

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Echoes of 1998 in the student protests

Time for a new economic policy

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Opinion | 20 January 2016

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Wolwerivier without running water

Residents battle in fierce heatwave

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News | 20 January 2016

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Sassa system to refund unauthorised debits “not working”

An 88-year-old Nyanga resident has had over R2,400 deducted from his pension since April last year for a loan he says he never made.

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News | 19 January 2016

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Hefty fines for asylum seekers at Port Elizabeth refugee centre

Immigrants complain that officials humiliate them.

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News | 19 January 2016

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Security guards accused of bribery

Social grant recipients say they have to pay to get to front of queue.

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News | 18 January 2016

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Asylum seekers frustrated with Home Affairs

GroundUp previously reported the poor service by the Department of Home Affairs' foreshore offices. Today, the situation remains unchanged.

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Brief | 18 January 2016

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No agreement on who will clean Barcelona’s toilets

The informal settlement's toilets are overflowing and unusable.

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News | 15 January 2016

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Blikkiesdorp residents care for their animals despite challenges

Residents of Blikkiesdorp work hard to give their animals a good life, gathering with their pets to receive basic vet care, food and advice from volunteers at Tin Can Town animal rescue organisation.

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News | 15 January 2016

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