Pensioner Dies In Newlands Flat Fire
A pensioner has died after a fire broke out at Cresswell Flats in Newlands. The 86-year-old man had sustained serious
21 September 2021
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Civil Society in Action Assessing Community Relationships with Municipalities
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s
21 September 2021
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Democracy in Action: What is the Role of a Municipality?
What makes up a municipality and what is its function? This is the question we explore in this edition of
21 September 2021
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Failed Coup in Sudan
There has reportedly been an attempted coup in Sudan. Providing little detail Sudan’s state media called on citizens to counter
21 September 2021
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Cape Town Teacher Shot Dead Before Class
A 52-year-old teacher has been killed at Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi. He was shot in the parking area
21 September 2021
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Voter Registration Weekend Success
Just over 402 000 youth in the 16-29 age group have registered to vote in the upcoming local government elections.
20 September 2021
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Samtoa: Operators Must Communicate on Outstanding Hajj Money
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council says its following up with operators who have still not repaid pilgrims who
20 September 2021
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Zuma’s Battle with SA’s Legal System
The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Jacob Zuma’s bid to have his 15-month contempt jail sentence rescinded is part of his
17 September 2021
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Home Affairs Open for Voter Registration Weekend
As voter registration weekend draws closer, the Department of Home Affairs says that it will do its part to ensure
17 September 2021
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IEC Ready for Voter Registration Weekend
Some 23 000 centres will be activated for this weekend’s voter registration for the upcoming municipal elections. For the first
17 September 2021
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Zuma Loses Rescission Case
Former President Jacob Zuma’s rescission application has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. The majority judgment found that he did
17 September 2021
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17 September 2021
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1982 Sabra and Shatila Massacre: Israel no Longer Invincible
It’s 39 years since the Sabra and Shatila massacre in which over a period of three days in 1982, under
16 September 2021
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Operators who Failed to Reimburse Clients will be Dealt with – SAHUC
As the Saudi government has relaxed restrictions on travellers from South Africa, many are excited to embark on their umrah
16 September 2021
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36-Year-Old Nabbed In Knysna For Dealing In Drugs Valued At R178 000
A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody for dealing drugs valued at R178 000 in Knysna. Thembinkosi Ndwandwa was
16 September 2021
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Muslims’ Duty to Participate in Elections
The South Muslim Network (SAMNET) is urging all citizens to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, and has
16 September 2021
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Holding Europe Accountable for its Crime in Africa
In Africa, it’s been a difficult task to hold European countries accountable for their violent stripping of the cultures and
16 September 2021
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Black Consciousness Still Relevant Today
Stephen Bantu Biko founded the Black Consciousness Movement and sought to bring change in South Africa. It was not about
16 September 2021
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Attacks on the Vulnerable must End
The police have been urged to play a more active and supportive role in assisting victims of gender-based violence. Women
15 September 2021
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UCT Debates Mandatory Vaccinations
Students are weighing in on whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory at the University of Cape Town. Professors have proposed
15 September 2021
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