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Betrayal adds to apartheid trauma
People sacrificed to achieve liberation but they continue to suffer from poverty and exclusion
‘Politicians woo us, but don’t stop Cape Flat gangs’
'I’ve only got one message for politicians: don’t come and waste my time talking to me'
Struggle veterans lead the fight against gangsterism
Anti-apartheid activists are now using their skills to force the state to deliver socioeconomic justice
Anti-gang protesters accuse police of targeting them instead of gangsters
Riot police fired stun grenades in Kensington and teargas in Bonteheuwel after residents blocked roads in protest against gang violence
Arrests made in Cape Town shutdown protests
Protests are underway in Bishop Lavis, Manenberg, Hanover Park, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Mitchells Plain
Communities attempt to shut down Cape Flats to protest gang violence
Tuesday’s shutdown is expected to see Cape Flats residents blockading major arterial roads during peak morning traffic
Standing up for Bonteheuwel: ‘We did it in 1976, and we will do it now’
In Bonteheuwel, like many gang communities, the onus has often been on women to lead protests and initiatives to protect their families
Shut down planned to protest gang violence in Cape Town
In the early hours of Wednesday morning the community of Bonteheuwel will shut down
Cape Flats communities stand behind police while DA rallies for the army
Around the Cape Flats, communities have been agitating for the Western Cape and national governments to help them clamp down on gang violence
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
