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Former Angolan refugees face uncertain future

They were expecting permanent residence, but they have been offered four years in South Africa instead

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News | 4 June 2018

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Thousands of Sundays River Valley farm workers strike for higher wages

Farmers claim deal was reached and blame SANCO for strife

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News | 4 June 2018

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Five children die in Philippi fire

Nearest tap was hundreds of metres away

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News | 3 June 2018

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Dispute over legality of Khayelitsha shack demolitions

Social Justice Coalition claims shacks were occupied and that City didn’t have eviction order

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News | 1 June 2018

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Land occupiers set building alight with family inside

“All I could hear was frantic screaming” says employee of Cremona Cheese Factory

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News | 1 June 2018

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Vastrap residents demand houses, roads, toilets and electricity

Despite tensions, black and coloured residents protest together

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News | 1 June 2018

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Mayhem at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital as workers demand performance bonuses

Hospital staff were intimidated and patients had to be locked inside for their safety

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News | 31 May 2018

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Woman faces eviction after 51 years on a farm

200 people under threat of eviction in Simondium, meeting told

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News | 31 May 2018

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“No toilets equals crap wine” farm workers warn

Workers march for better working conditions

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News | 31 May 2018