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Call for extension of Lesotho Special Permit deadline

Less than 2% of Lesotho nationals have applied so far

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News | 18 May 2016

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Mbeki is wrong on land claims

There are many reasons why claimants opt for cash instead of land

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Opinion | 18 May 2016

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Delft housing project grinds to a halt

Sub-contractors demand higher rates

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Brief | 18 May 2016

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Man taken to court after he films alleged police brutality

Saps watchdog recommends prosecution of constable

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News | 18 May 2016

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Marx and the search for alternatives

Economic crisis prompts new interest in Marxism

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Opinion | 18 May 2016

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Grabouw: “We are sitting here, lost”

Siyanyanzela residents face uncertain future

Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana and Stephanie Kelly. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Feature | 17 May 2016

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Bread and jamming: a different approach to homeless people in Observatory

Friday night community sessions offer food and live music

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News | 17 May 2016

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Treatment for everyone with HIV: what will it mean?

Patients will benefit and there will be fewer new infections

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Explainer | 17 May 2016

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Soccer tournament brings together Africans from all over the continent

Mini “Afcon” breaks down barriers, say players

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News | 17 May 2016

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Students demand more teachers at technical school

Sizimisele students protest again

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Brief | 16 May 2016

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“I can’t even use the toilet in my own house”

Disabled man feels imprisoned in his unfinished RDP house

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News | 16 May 2016

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More shops for Philippi Village

GroundUp spoke to some of the new tenants

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News | 16 May 2016

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Understanding the silicosis judgment

Hundreds of thousands of families could benefit from the class action lawsuit that can now take place

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Analysis | 16 May 2016

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Rubber bullets disperse protesters in Pietermaritzburg

Yet another community dissatisfied with councillor

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News | 13 May 2016

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Hall packed for Anelisa Dulaze memorial

Murdered student fondly remembered by community

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News | 13 May 2016

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Silicosis: miners win case for class certification

Obstacles remain before sick miners receive compensation but this is an important victory for them

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News | 13 May 2016

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