Articles for Barbara October

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More than half the plots earmarked for backyarders in Cape Town’s southern suburbs are on wetlands

Residents sceptical at briefing by project managers

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News | 12 December 2018

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Parkwood residents “losing hope” of receiving social housing

Ward councillor says project’s steering committee will report back this week

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News | 10 December 2018

Portia Michaels has stayed in Longlands for 28 years.

Farm community demands homes promised over a decade ago

Stellenbosch Municipality blames developer for delays

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Feature | 7 December 2018

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Durban teen desperate for passport to get to Special Olympics

Her soccer team will be among over 50 athletes representing South Africa in the UAE

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News | 23 November 2018

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Khayelitsha motorcycle club donates to Children’s Home

Bikers say they want to change people’s perception of them and to educate others about road safety

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Solutions | 20 November 2018

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Saldanha Bay clinic burnt as community anger boils over

Mayor appoints task team to deal with residents’ demands

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News | 16 November 2018

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New school bus on the cards for Cape Winelands learners

Education department also reviewing rules on provision of scholar transport for rural areas

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Brief | 15 November 2018

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Electricity bill gives pensioner a shock

Estimated reading by City four times higher than her usual bill

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News | 31 October 2018

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Pensions of more than 80,000 security guards at risk

More than 300 cases are currently being fought in court against employers

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News | 18 October 2018