South Africa

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Call for better funding for women’s shelters

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says the private sector should fund and support shelters

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News | 29 November 2023

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Hawker gets her money back from Checkers

Retailer contacts Langanani Mamburu after her story sparks outrage

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Brief | 29 November 2023

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Constitutional Court accused of taking too long to rule on crucial election case

“I fear a further delay may begin to jeopardise the election process itself” says independent candidate Zackie Achmat

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Law | 29 November 2023

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Clean our “stinking” canal, demand Moeggesukkel shack dwellers

Nelson Mandela Bay ward councillor promises they will get water by Christmas and electricity in January

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Brief | 29 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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Roads fall apart while bureaucracy moves at snail’s pace in Mamelodi

City of Tshwane says Stoffel Park informal settlement must first be approved for township development before it fixes the roads

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Brief | 28 November 2023

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Activists want government to do more to register domestic workers

Three years after the landmark Concourt ruling, very little has changed with their access to compensation

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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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Municipality’s head of good governance allegedly scored R3.5-million in tenders

The PR councillor will continue working at Matatiele Local Municipality while the Hawks and COGTA investigate

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Brief | 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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Pietermaritzburg shack dwellers have been relocated to flats. But some can’t afford the rent

And some residents expressed joy at living in a brick and mortar home

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Brief | 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