South Africa|Western Cape

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R317-million in duplicate payments to lawyers recovered from Road Accident Fund

SIU investigating millions more lost to corruption, maladministration

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News | 30 November 2023

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NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87,000 students without funding in 2024

The financial aid scheme has already received over 200,000 applications since 21 November

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News | 30 November 2023

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Black Sash film challenges SASSA’s closure of cash pay points in rural areas

But SASSA says it is inefficient and unsustainable to transport cash to a “handful of people”.

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News | 30 November 2023

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The Big Issue might have to shut down after R600,000 cyber scam

It was a targeted attack, says cyber security firm probing the theft from the magazine’s account

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News | 30 November 2023

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Much-loved pastor bows out from Central Methodist Church

“Jesus believed in justice, equality, truth, gentleness and mercy” says Alan Storey

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News | 28 November 2023

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Man dies in police custody after “struggle” with Table View cops

Given Mabusela was pronounced dead on arrival at Du Noon clinic

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Brief | 28 November 2023

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Book worms: Philippi learners ace Arts Centre book quiz

Learners compete to show they can read for meaning

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Brief | 28 November 2023

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Asbestos roofs still haven’t been replaced in Stellenbosch municipal housing

Residents of Cloetesville flats say they keep asking for repairs to be done

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News | 28 November 2023

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Cape Town lawyer pleads not guilty to race attack

“Neighbour slashed my tyres because I’m black, then ran away from the police”, states complainant in criminal case

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Law | 27 November 2023

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Stock theft is making township farmers’ hard lives harder

Urban livestock are a soft target for criminals

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News | 27 November 2023

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Public works “working” on evicting people occupying land at the Castle

Cape Town mayor concerned about the lack of a clear timeline

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News | 27 November 2023

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Activists protest at City of Cape Town auction

Hazel Matipa’s New Church Street house was one of several properties on the same ERF which fetched a total for R13.5-million

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News | 24 November 2023

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Gold mining in the Overberg: fears relieved for now

Mining company has not met the first deadline for an Environmental Impact Assessment

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News | 24 November 2023

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Lottery to lay criminal complaints against former board members

Chairperson Barney Pityana says Auditor-General must be held accountable for giving the National Lotteries Commission clean audits

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News | 23 November 2023

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City of Cape Town calls off Maynard Street house auction

Ndifuna Ukwazi welcomes decision

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News | 23 November 2023

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Sex workers gather in Cape Town to push for decriminalisation

COSATU calls for sex workers to unionise

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News | 22 November 2023