Economy

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Study links wage increase to job losses on farms

But researchers cautious about findings

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News | 28 July 2016

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Boom and bust times for paraffin dealers

Shortages mean paraffin selling is a good business, but only when you can get supplies

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Photo Essay | 15 July 2016

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Informal traders demand better treatment

We want security, say marchers

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Brief | 13 July 2016

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Cape Town short on paraffin

Communities without electricity that depend on paraffin for heating and cooking have been struggling for weeks

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News | 12 July 2016

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Uncertainty over Zimbabwean import ban

Many rely on South Africa’s cheaper groceries and goods

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News | 11 July 2016

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Legislation to stop predatory wage deductions underway

Debt collectors have been exploiting involuntary and uninformed agreements with debtors

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News | 8 July 2016

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Minds meet to increase access to communication

Meetings have taken place in Johannesburg and Cape Town. PE is next.

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News | 3 June 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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More shops for Philippi Village

GroundUp spoke to some of the new tenants

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News | 16 May 2016