South Africa|Western Cape|Cape Town

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Masiphumelele taxis vs residents: community leader confident agreement is imminent

It appears there is progress towards a peace agreement between the Masiphumelele community and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata).

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News | 11 May 2016

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How you can help mother of disabled children

Donate into her new bank account or drop off clothes at GroundUp

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News | 11 May 2016

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Medical experts question mayor giving platform to Patrick Holford

“Don’t follow Mbeki’s footsteps” says academic to Patricia de Lille

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News | 10 May 2016

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Alide Dasnois and Independent Newspapers reach settlement

Media group withdraws allegations of racism

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News | 9 May 2016

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Taxi drivers versus Masiphumelele

Residents are boycotting taxis, while taxi drivers are vetting who goes in and out of the township

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Brief | 9 May 2016

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Mothers’ Day for sex workers

Mothers for the Future is a programme that supports mothers who are sex workers

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News | 6 May 2016

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This simple public health intervention is cheap and saves lives

World Hand Hygiene Day focuses on promoting handwashing

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News | 6 May 2016

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Increasing access to mental health counselling in Khayelitsha

Banetsi Mphunga was all smiles when he removed the huge white cloth to unveil his revamped mobile clinic

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News | 6 May 2016

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Pensioners blockade parliament

A group of senior citizens from the Eastern Cape say they won’t stop their actions until they get the money owed to them

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News | 6 May 2016