South Africa|Western Cape

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When losing your job means losing your home

Former farm worker battles to keep house on Ceres farm but farmer says there is a shortage of homes for current workers

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News | 10 May 2018

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Woman had to buy fake permit to get child into school

No place at school without a study permit, but no study permit without a place in school, complain Zimbabwean parents

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News | 10 May 2018

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Refugee organisations take Home Affairs to court for defying judges

More than a month after the deadline, still no fully functioning refugee centre in Cape Town

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News | 10 May 2018

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City explains new water tariffs

Higher fixed monthly charge will help pay for new sources of water for Cape Town

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News | 10 May 2018

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Wolwerivier is the only option for Woodstock evictees, court told

Brett Herron urges families to apply for social housing

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News | 10 May 2018

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Parliament reaches settlement with whistleblower

Former head of security Zelda Holtzman relieved her “name is cleared”

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Brief | 9 May 2018

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Living under an upturned boat

MS2, Vrygrond: five families live in three old bakkie canopies and a boat

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News | 9 May 2018

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City of Cape Town invites struggling property owners to apply for help

We believe many more property owners are eligible, says City

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Explainer | 9 May 2018

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Shacks demolished while occupied say Khayelitsha residents

City stops demolitions after fierce resistance and clash between police and occupiers

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News | 9 May 2018