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/ 20 May 2003

Presidency acts on People’s Power

The people’s demand that their rights to education be recognised is receiving attention at the highest level of government. President Thabo Mbeki’s spokesperson says the presidency has requested the national Department of Education to engage with the Western Cape education department about Masiphumelele High School.

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/ 20 May 2003

Bill makes Cosatu bristle

Indications that a new Property Rates Bill would be tabled in Parliament caused a flurry two years ago when groups representing mainly white ratepayers feared that it could result in a massive increase in municipal property rates. Instead, the result of the tabling of the Bill in Parliament has sent cold shivers down the spines of South Africa’s political left.