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Marikana residents demand the City fix vandalised toilets and communal taps
Marikana residents demand new chemical toilets and communal taps to address unsanitary conditions, facing neglect from the City of Cape Town.
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Schools hold the key to youth unemployment, UWC professor tells Parliament
Prof Rouaan Maarman told Parliament that youth unemployment begins in South Africa’s overcrowded classrooms, not the labour market, disadvantaging learners.
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SANTACO Western Cape mourns 22 dead in two separate road accidents
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) Western Cape is deeply saddened by two tragic road accidents involving minibus taxis that occurred within 24 hours of each other.
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Opinion| How many women must die before South Africa acts?
Five women have been found dead in Kempton Park since July. Elizabeth Moselakgomo went for a run and did not come home. A declaration is not
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Khayelitsha social workers on go-slow, demand security escorts for home visits
Social workers in Khayelitsha demanded enhanced security due to rising carjackings, leading to a temporary strike affecting home visit services.
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Police van overturns in Site C, sparking calls for driver fitness checks
Residents of Khayelitsha are demanding that officers be regularly tested to ensure that they are fit to drive.
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Rondebosch doctor opens free monthly clinic for patients in need
A young Rondebosch doctor runs a free monthly clinic offering pay-what-you-can consultations to patients who cannot afford private healthcare services.
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Foreign nationals targeted in South Africa’s extortion explosion
Foreign-owned spaza shops become prime targets in South Africa’s exploding extortion economy as gangs prey on immigrant business owners’ fears.
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Lwandle library closes for R14.8m renovation, patrons redirected to nearby towns
The Hector Peterson Memorial Library is closed for renovations until early next year, expanding its size and facilities significantly.
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