South Africa|Western Cape

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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

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Fire victims in Imizamo Yethu wait to be reunited with their pets

Animal welfare group says City has let them down

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News | 7 April 2017

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Torching of community hall causes problems for Mfuleni one year later

Councillor frustrated that residents cannot contact him

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Brief | 7 April 2017

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Huge crowd cheers Pravin Gordhan at St Georges Cathedral

Participants at memorial for Ahmed Kathrada call for President Jacob Zuma to go

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Photo Essay | 6 April 2017

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Khayelitsha residents debate policing with Members of Parliament

“What is happening in Khayelitsha reflects what is happening in other black communities across South Africa”

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News | 6 April 2017

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Dismissed UWC Securitas staff in mediation talks

Workers are demanding to be reinstated at the University

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News | 6 April 2017

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Winelands farmers accused of multiple assaults

“Farm workers have no faith in the system … no one is taking the government or the police to task”

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Feature | 6 April 2017

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Bromwell street residents apply for judge’s recusal

They describe Leslie Weinkove’s conduct as “grossly negligent” and “incompatible with or unbecoming the holding of judicial office”

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News | 5 April 2017

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Relief as social grants paid out

But deductions continue, say beneficiaries

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News | 4 April 2017

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Pravin Gordhan to speak at Ahmed Kathrada’s memorial

Former finance minister likely to address President Zuma and downgrade to junk status

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Brief | 4 April 2017

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In photos: Boxing tournament thrills Khayelitsha

Fighters from Philippines and Germany take on local talent

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News | 4 April 2017

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Seven reasons why Reclaim The City Is occupying Helen Bowden and Woodstock Hospital

Clear plans needed for social housing in Cape Town

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Opinion | 4 April 2017

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Imizamo Yethu residents to oppose City interdict

Unresolved disputes over reblocking following fire

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News | 4 April 2017

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Young Khayelitsha musicians jazz with American pianist Nat Adderley Jr

“I love being part of the band because it keeps me busy as a teenager.”

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News | 4 April 2017