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R140 for a packet of cigarettes in Soweto
Spaza shop owner says ban on alcohol and tobacco has cost him R25,000
By Mosa Damane
News | 15 May 2020
Heritage Western Cape approves Parow Station Precinct exemption proposal
The City says it will improve services, job opportunities and affordable housing and access to public transport
News | 15 May 2020
Strandfontein closes but concern after former resident tests positive for Covid-19
Woman tests positive after leaving City camp for homeless residents
By James Stent
News | 14 May 2020
New policies clarify who must pay for Covid-19 tests
Some hospitals expect patients coming in for surgery or dialysis to pay for their own tests
By James Stent
News | 14 May 2020
Covid-19: Hundreds of social grant applicants turned away in East London
Scuffles break out as desperate people try to get to the front of the queue
News | 13 May 2020
Covid-19: We asked government and experts to explain the controversial disaster regulations
We got no response from government, but most experts are scathing
News | 13 May 2020
“Our pleas have fallen on deaf ears” say autism community
Mom with autistic son explains challenges navigating public spaces with him during the lockdown
News | 13 May 2020
Covid-19: Desperate workers end Working for Water strike
Offices of the Gamtoos Irrigation Board, shut down since 11 March, reopened on Friday to process Covid-19 relief funds
News | 13 May 2020
City removes occupiers from land earmarked for housing
“Where are we supposed to get the money to pay rent?”
News | 13 May 2020