South Africa|Eastern Cape

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KSD students clash with police

Rubber bullets used and residences set alight. Protesters say this is just a warning message

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News | 9 September 2016

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Home in Port Alfred stands in human waste

After sewerage pipes were fixed, municipal workers did not clean up the mess

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News | 8 September 2016

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Growing success of school vegetable garden

Port Elizabeth school garden has turned into a flourishing business

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News | 7 September 2016

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Students occupy campuses at King Sabatha Dalindyebo technical college

Exams postponed as college closes

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News | 6 September 2016

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Politicians dodge responsibility for house repairs

Buffalo City tenants still waiting after decades

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News | 5 September 2016

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Beach front car wash business told to move

Buffalo City municipality tells washers to go

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News | 5 September 2016

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Eastern Cape schools burn as students protest against teacher shortage

Some schools short of teachers since February, says Equal Education

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News | 2 September 2016

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Firefighter taken to hospital after violence breaks out at Lovedale campus

Students angry over broken promises related to money and educational resources

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News | 2 September 2016

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Students at Walter Sisulu University return to class

Representatives say their demands have been met

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News | 31 August 2016

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Putting the smile back on children’s faces in Bizana

Retired nurse Funeka Cele works for Operation Smile

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News | 31 August 2016

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How the Wild Coast is denied access to basic healthcare

Eastern Cape Health Department's neglect makes life difficult for this idyllic area

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Opinion | 31 August 2016

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Patients wait in line from 5am at Lusikisiki Clinic

Diabetic patient has to leave grandchildren sleeping alone

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News | 30 August 2016

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Shaudeville residents march against drugs and gangsters

They accuse police and courts of being too lenient on criminals

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News | 29 August 2016

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Residents of Chris Hani municipality battling with broken toilets

Pit toilets built in villages have collapsed

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News | 29 August 2016

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Workers on strike at another PE drug company

Fresenius Kabi employees down tools

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Brief | 26 August 2016

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Labour disputes delay construction of R164-million Sarah Baartman Centre

Project is several months behind schedule

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News | 26 August 2016