South Africa|Western Cape

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Health care students in protest march

Our training is not recognised, say College of Cape Town students

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News | 26 May 2016

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UCT aims to shed staff

Morale at “all-time low”, says Academics Union official

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News | 26 May 2016

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On denialism: the journey of Patricia de Lille

Mayor has chosen expediency over justice

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Opinion | 26 May 2016

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Africa Day celebrated in Philippi

But no foreign nationals attend

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News | 26 May 2016

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Uber and out: Drivers in Cape Town are working 24-hour shifts for low pay

“You must be prepared to sleep on the road”

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Feature | 26 May 2016

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No mining in Xolobeni, demand activists

Protests against Australian company in Cape Town and Perth

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Brief | 25 May 2016

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Cape Town’s sanitation delivery best in country

Response to the International Budget Partnership and the Social Justice Coalition

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Right to reply | 25 May 2016

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Hope for mother of disabled teen

Nomahlubi Mbulu’s plight touches GroundUp and News24 readers

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News | 25 May 2016

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Robertson abattoir workers hope to head back to Labour Court

Labour Appeal Court to hand down decision within weeks

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News | 24 May 2016

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Mayor handed sanitation petition on eve of budget speech

SJC members march in Cape Town

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News | 24 May 2016

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Does the SJC understand Cape Town’s budget? You be the judge

Response to City's claim that activists don't understand the budget

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Opinion | 24 May 2016

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This simple task is a nightmare if you live in a shack

Just washing your clothes is slow, difficult and dangerous

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Photo Essay | 23 May 2016

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Blikkiesdorp residents hopeful after meeting with mayor

City commits to providing land for “qualified beneficiaries”

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Brief | 20 May 2016

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Uber decision to allow cash payments alarms drivers

Concerns over safety and conflict with minibus taxi industry

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News | 20 May 2016

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Another Metrorail nightmare

Stuck train results in delays and overcrowding

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Brief | 20 May 2016

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No room at the shelter as winter approaches

Shelters can't accommodate more people, says Street People’s Forum

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News | 20 May 2016