South Africa|Western Cape

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Wolwerivier shows how far Cape Town is from integration

Poor and working class people live furthest from centres of economic activity and job opportunities

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Opinion | 18 March 2016

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Retreat’s backyarders are desperate for housing

But City says no new developments earmarked for the area

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News | 17 March 2016

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VC must go say CPUT students

Hundreds of students chant outside the administration buildings

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News | 16 March 2016

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Ten months after striker’s murder, still no arrest

Widow of dead construction worker has given up hope

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News | 16 March 2016

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Waiting for work day after day

Unemployed men and women try their luck at sites across the city

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Feature | 16 March 2016

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Western Cape Govt refuses access to crucial documents

Plumstead tenants facing eviction need the documents to exercise their rights

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News | 16 March 2016

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Activists to interdict sale of Tafelberg site

Reclaim the City campaign demands a transparent public process

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News | 15 March 2016

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SJC march for justice in Khayelitsha

The murder and rape of Sinoxolo Mafevuka triggers anger at lack of policing

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News | 15 March 2016

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Payroll mess after Nzimande’s department takes over

Adult learning centre closed by unpaid caretakers

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News | 15 March 2016

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Unequal education: the plight of Westlake students

Students travel 15km to school even though much better ones are nearer

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Feature | 11 March 2016

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How a report card can help education in Philippi

We can "create the conditions to make formal education work" - Trevor Manuel

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Opinion | 11 March 2016

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City loses bid to evict Newcastle residents

Court rules in favour of community

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Brief | 10 March 2016

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Rhodes Must Fall exhibition vandalised in UCT protest

Trans Collective splashes red paint on photos

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News | 10 March 2016

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Premier Zille, privatising schooling is not the answer

Many unanswered questions about pilot plan for five Western Cape schools

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Opinion | 9 March 2016

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UCT’s economics curriculum is in crisis

Content of courses is not relevant to South Africa

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Opinion | 9 March 2016

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Philippi workers blockade farm after dismissal

Women accuse farmer of racism

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News | 9 March 2016