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Sans Souci schoolgirls protest against alleged racist school policies

They claim they are not allowed to speak isiXhosa during break

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News | 1 September 2016

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Pathways to free education

Shutdowns and popular uprisings are not the most effective way to move forward

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Opinion | 1 September 2016

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An inconvenient person: Remembering Dulcie September

Cape Flats woman who was assassinated in March 1988 defied the totalitarian control of her father and the state

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Opinion | 1 September 2016

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Shooting whales in an eco-friendly way

And you can take part too!

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News | 1 September 2016

No sign of police investigation into murder of Nomanesi Klawushe

Delft community marches to Saps

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News | 31 August 2016

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Students at Walter Sisulu University return to class

Representatives say their demands have been met

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News | 31 August 2016

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Putting the smile back on children’s faces in Bizana

Retired nurse Funeka Cele works for Operation Smile

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News | 31 August 2016

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Dodging teargas in Zimbabwe’s riot-torn capital

Throw your stilettos at police, urges WhatsApp message

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News | 31 August 2016

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Developer’s response to Woodstock evictees: Let’s crowdfund

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News | 31 August 2016

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How the Wild Coast is denied access to basic healthcare

Eastern Cape Health Department's neglect makes life difficult for this idyllic area

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Opinion | 31 August 2016

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Empty Khayelitsha land to be developed at last

Fewer houses and a shopping centre to be built

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News | 30 August 2016

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Patients wait in line from 5am at Lusikisiki Clinic

Diabetic patient has to leave grandchildren sleeping alone

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News | 30 August 2016

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Shaudeville residents march against drugs and gangsters

They accuse police and courts of being too lenient on criminals

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News | 29 August 2016

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Strike at Engen garage

Workers complain management promises have not been kept

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UCT proposes higher fees for wealthier students

Students from families earning below R500,000 per year would have no fee increase

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News | 29 August 2016

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Residents of Chris Hani municipality battling with broken toilets

Pit toilets built in villages have collapsed

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