South Africa

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Residents accuse ANC councillor of starting wasteful project

Councillor defends road drainage plan

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News | 2 June 2016

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Wescape: 800,000 people in Koeberg’s nuclear “red” zone?

Several City of Cape Town departments and Nuclear Regulator object to new project

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Feature | 2 June 2016

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Mfuleni’s homemade gym

Aleas Stokwe used his personal savings to start a gym in his home for his neighbourhood

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Photo Essay | 2 June 2016

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Why we need more black writing

The challenge is to build a humanist tradition

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Opinion | 2 June 2016

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Both black and white elite must be held to account

While the elites debate race, poverty and inequality persist

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Opinion | 2 June 2016

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Protesters demand UCT drops charges

Administration says those in violation of court order will be arrested

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News | 1 June 2016

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Siqalo residents protest over rubbish collection jobs

Protesters angry at “failed’ interviews

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Brief | 1 June 2016

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Wescape: who will finance the new city?

Developers say no public finance will be needed, but critics are sceptical

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Feature | 1 June 2016

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Pietermaritzburg voters demand new election candidate

Protesters block roads again

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News | 1 June 2016

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Why sex workers don’t trust cops

Research suggests sexual assault by police is rife

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Feature | 1 June 2016

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Masiphumelele residents renew call for police station

Meeting between residents and police

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Brief | 1 June 2016

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Philippi supermarket workers on strike

Employees demand 15% wage increase

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Brief | 31 May 2016

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Wescape: thriving new city or failed development?

Controversy surrounds huge West Coast project

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Feature | 31 May 2016

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“Jacky” and her pop-up pavement shop

Homeless woman's new business venture

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Opinion | 31 May 2016

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Students picket for water and sanitation in schools

Equal Education demands implementation of deadline for school infrastructure

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News | 31 May 2016

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Khayelitsha residents close down school in protest

Protesters angry at ANC’s choice of election candidates

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News | 30 May 2016