South Africa|Western Cape

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The taxi driver who keeps his own street clean

Dunoon resident Yamkela Ncume has taken it upon himself to clear up refuse

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News | 18 April 2017

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Another fire in Imizamo Yethu leaves one dead and 400 homeless

“I have been in this shack for two weeks and again it’s burnt”

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News | 16 April 2017

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Judge to visit Grootkraal school before reaching verdict

Decision in eviction case not expected for some time

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Law | 13 April 2017

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Mbekweni protesters demand dismissal of police officers

Anger at failure to arrest anyone for murder that took place last year May

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Brief | 13 April 2017

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Mayor De Lille says Hout Bay community has given go-ahead for reblocking

But many Imizamo Yethu residents affected by last month’s fire oppose City’s plans

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News | 13 April 2017

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Cape Town taxi rank overcome with passengers after drivers’ strike

Hundreds of MyCiTi regulars flocked to taxis in Cape Town leading to congestion and delays

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Brief | 13 April 2017

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Drought: Cape Town may ban swimming pool top-ups

City’s water use still not down to target levels

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News | 13 April 2017

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Court asked to tell government to consider expropriating land near Cango Caves

Battle over future of Grootkraal community enters second day

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Law | 12 April 2017

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“Not a good place for an athlete to live”

Promising Masiphumelele runner pins hopes on success, but may burn out too soon

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Feature | 12 April 2017

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Support group formed for sex workers who are mothers

“I saw how many children came to the Christmas party [of sex workers] and decided we had to create a support group” says founder

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News | 12 April 2017

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Judge accuses education MEC of disrespecting learners’ rights

Oudtshoorn community in court to try to stop eviction

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Law | 11 April 2017

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SAPS prioritises rich white communities, protesters claim

Opposition to planned R100 million Muizenberg police station upgrade

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News | 11 April 2017

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Pensioners demand Dlamini’s resignation

Right2Know picket outside Parliament

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Brief | 11 April 2017

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Asylum seekers’ desperate wait at Home Affairs office

Applicants wait for weeks for papers to be renewed

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News | 10 April 2017

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Masiphumelele High School fund-raising campaign beats target

R112,000 already raised for school improvements

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Brief | 10 April 2017

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“I want to die of old age not because I was murdered by some low life thug”

While much of the country protested against the president, residents of Ocean View expressed their frustration with crime

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News | 7 April 2017