South Africa|Gauteng

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City councillor promises electricity for Zandspruit

But no budget or timeframe has been provided for this

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News | 17 March 2016

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Meat rots in fridge as Zandspruit electricity connections cut

Angry residents protest again

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News | 16 March 2016

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Footbridge for river where Angel drowned

Plans approved last November, but bridge will only be built next year

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News | 11 March 2016

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Diepsloot residents demand bridge over deadly river

"We call on you to build the footbridge where Angel Sibanda died before your term as mayor ends"

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Brief | 7 March 2016

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Dozens of children have to cross the river where Angel drowned

Six-year-old died on her way home from school in Diepsloot

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News | 1 March 2016

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Diepsloot finally gets a police station

It has opened eight years after initial discussions

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News | 22 February 2016

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Immigrant children denied access to school

Dozens of children in Diepsloot turned away over documentation

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News | 15 February 2016

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Ambitious project to teach rural people to code

Non-profit is offering a free course to anyone who shows programming aptitude

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News | 15 February 2016

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Diepsloot’s community of cyclists

Unable to afford public transport, this group of 200 people have opted for pedal power

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News | 8 February 2016