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Even if the wells run dry …

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 24 May 2019

This year’s National Arts Festival is going ahead despite the drought that is plaguing Makhanda

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Water dept under fire as Gift of the Givers withdraws from drought-hit Makhanda

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 16 May 2019

After being promised reimbursement for financial assistance, Gift of the Givers has been left high and dry by the water and sanitation department

Shiraaz Mohamed release will not be easy — Amec

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 30 Apr 2019

The Gift of the Givers are confident of the photographer’s release from Syria, but the situation is sensitive and complicated

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Alex fire leaves scores destitute as they work on rebuilding

Article Mashadi Kekana - 7 Dec 2018

Approximately 500 shacks were reduced to ash on Thursday in what residents say began as an altercation involving someone living at the settlement

The business of war in Yemen – how Saudi dollars keep the arms flowing

Article Micah Reddy - 19 Oct 2018

No one, not even seemingly principled South Africa, can resist selling weapons to a warring, rogue state

As Cape Town drought bites, what is ‘Day Zero’?

Article Gregory Walton - 8 Feb 2018

"Day Zero" is the day when city officials will be forced to cut off the normal water supply to more than one-million households.

The questions abducted photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed answered to prove he is alive

Article Raeesa Pather - 9 Jan 2018

It was these 10 questions that helped determine almost a year after Mohamed was kidnapped in Syria that he is still alive, the family said

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Family prays for Shiraaz Mohamed’s return after receiving proof of life

Article Raeesa Pather - 9 Jan 2018

The Mohamed family has waited anxiously for news of Shiraaz's whereabouts and health after he was kidnapped under mysterious circumstances

Drought relief, 10 litres at a time

Article Govan Whittles - 15 Dec 2017

Have a happy, guilt-free holiday in Cape Town by taking water with you – or send some as a gift

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Gift of the Givers pressed for answers on Shiraaz Mohamed kidnapping

Article Govan Whittles - 25 Apr 2017

The founder of the philanthropic organisation says there are no new leads in the search for the SA photographer who was kidnapped in Syria.

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Shiraaz Mohamed’s family distances itself from NGO’s deal claim

Article Amanda Khoza News24 - 22 Feb 2017

Truth Collective South Africa, told the media that it was working with Mohamed’s abductors, to have him returned home safely and unharmed.

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Timeline: The kidnapping of Shiraaz Mohamed in Syria

Article Raeesa Pather - 17 Jan 2017

Mohamed was on assignment with Gift of the Givers when he was kidnapped.

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Remaining five South Africans detained in China to be released

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Jul 2015

The remaining five of the ten South Africans arrested in China will be released, Dirco has said.

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Ramaphosa working on release of SA tourists

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jul 2015

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has intervened to secure the release of the remaining five detainees while in China on an official visit.

China to release five of 10 detained South Africans

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jul 2015

Five of the 11 detainees China has agreed to release are South Africans, according to the NGO Gift of the Givers. The other six are British.

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