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SASSA’s Umlazi office declared unsafe, shuts down

Hundreds of beneficiaries now forced to find their way to alternative offices

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News | 30 October 2026

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Government’s new anti-misinformation chatbot generates misinformation

RSA Facts falsely claimed the SRD grant would increase. But it did say the ANC government is corrupt.

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News | 30 October 2026

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UCT food bank offers science students peace of mind

Funded by donations, Student Outreach and Support has helped more than 70 students in two years

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News | 30 October 2026

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Seven years and R44-million later – Nigel’s water reservoir remains unfinished

“They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water” says Alra Park resident

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News | 29 October 2026

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Bad audit opinion for Gauteng Department of Social Development

Irregular expenditure and insufficient controls are a persistent problem

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News | 29 October 2026

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Activists concerned that Cape Town’s “affordable” housing will not be affordable

Applicants in the Tafelberg case say private-sector “affordable” housing is no substitute for social housing

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News | 29 October 2026

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Cleaners for luxury property rentals go on strike in Camps Bay

Company says: no work, no pay

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News | 28 October 2026

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Fruit farmers take Premier to court

Five Western Cape fruit producers, the Competition Commission and union AFADWU are taking action over the planned closure of the Tulbagh cannery

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News | 28 October 2026

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Brandvlei prisoners face recurring water shortages

But the Department of Correctional Services says supply was interrupted for only two days after May floods

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News | 28 October 2026