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Iqbal Survé: If banks were to close accounts of everybody that could cause them reputational damage, then surely they should go on and close the bank accounts of President Cyril Ramaphosa? #Farmgate #Phalaphalagate
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WATCH: A MyCiTi bus was set alight in Khayelitsha this morning. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution when leaving the area. Video: Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency (ANA)
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A man who doesn't seem bothered by hunger and poverty, Ramaphosa stashes millions of dollars under mattresses and couches while a large number of his staff and those he is responsible for go hungry every night #Farmgate #Phalaphalafarm
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9 years
Struggle hero Frank Chikane's son, Kgotsi surrounded by police at Parliament. #NationalShutDown #FeesMusFall
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4 years
Today we remember #UyineneMrwetyana , 19, a student at the University of Cape Town (UCT) who was killed at the Clareinch post office in Claremont and later dumped in an open field in Lingelethu West in Khayelitsha. @TheCapeArgus
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Former President Mbeki urges action on banks amidst controversy over Ramaphosa's ties. #RightToBank #Today #SouthAfrica #RacistBanksMustFall #Ramaphosa #PhalaPhala #MafiaBanks
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8 years
Pupils at #SansSouci Girls High School are protesting against "institutionalised racism" at the school.
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9 years
Desmond Tutu's daughter Mpho addresses crowd at Company Gardens. #ZumaMustFallMarch
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3 years
Take a bow Capetonians: Residents continue to rally behind firefighters battling the raging fires, which destroyed a number of buildings at UCT. They are set for a long night as the fire continues to burn. #capetownfire @IOL
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WATCH: The City's Fire & Rescue Services rescued three men from the Parow Canal. Video: @CityofCT
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6 years
Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School has come under fire for suggesting that a black pupil would not fit in at the prestigious school after a generous couple reached out and offered to pay for all 12 years of the underprivileged girl’s fees.
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7 years
BREAKING: The DA-led City of Cape Town council has failed to pass the motion of no confidence in mayor #DeLille
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11 months
WATCH: Tensions escalate as Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel supporters clash in Sea Point. Video: @aya_ndamane / Independent Newspapers
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8 years
#SansSouci girls wear their ties on their heads in protest of what they say are racist hair policies
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9 years
Thousands here at Company Gardens for #ZumaMustFallMarch Mpho Tutu about to address crowd.
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7 years
It’s official, Paxton will perform at the finale next Sunday. @IdolsSA
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1 year
WATCH: Students are making their way to Parliament in protest against the new NSFAS payment system. Video: @okuhle_hlati
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“He started playing when he was 5 and started competing last year, August. In a year he has won over 20 trophies.”
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5 months
Rise Mzansi's Axolile Notywala speaks on extortion crimes and policing in WC townships #YouGetWhatYouVoteFor #ElectionDebateWC
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9 years
UCT student activist Chumani Maxwele explains why #RhodesMustFall is protesting at #UCT .
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6 years
A Muizenberg High School matric pupil, murdered when she stood up to a man who had assaulted a disabled teen, has been hailed a hero by her school.
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3 years
WATCH: Fire and Rescue vehicles monitoring the fire above Vredehoek. The South Easter wind has picked up overnight and strong wind is fueling the mountain fire. Video: @henkpix #capetownfire @IOL
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WATCH: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis explaining the use of National Land Transportation Act to impound minibus taxis. #TaxiStrike Video: @okuhle_hlati
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3 years
JUST IN: The funeral of the last apartheid president FW de Klerk, his foundation announced that FW de Klerk's cremation and funeral will take place on Sunday, 21 November. It will be a private ceremony for family members and will not be open to the media.”
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Women at the forefront of battling the latest raging Table Mountain fire have attributed discipline, physical fitness and a strong mindset to getting them through the moments when they came face-to-face with danger. @iol
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7 years
President Jacob Zuma has resigned with immediate effect
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2 years
JUST IN: Stellenbosch University Student Theuns Du Toit has been found guilty and expelled over the racist incident against fellow black student Babalo Ndwayana. Full story to follow.
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3 years
A fire which started at Parliament in Cape Town just after 6am this morning is still blazing and has now reached the foyer/atrium of the National Assembly building. Video: Armand Hough/African News Agency
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3 years
Local food truck and eatery Rack ‘n Grill will keep the “Smash Burger” on their menu following a fruitful engagement with the Spur Group yesterday.
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9 years
He made it! Theodore Yach became the first man in history to swim from #RobbenIsland to Three Anchor Bay 100 times.
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3 years
@RK_Mayekisa Hi, can you please provide me with a contact number for the family so I can follow up the case.
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3 years
BREAKING NEWS: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has suspended embattled Transport and Public Works MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela. More details to follow shortly. @IOL
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9 years
Huge turnout at #ZumaMustFallMarch in Company Gardens.
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7 years
WIN! WIN! In celebration of Heritage Day The Cape Times are giving away 30 BRAAI GRILLS.
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Thousands of commuters affected by the taxi strike formed long queues at the Golden Acre bus terminus in the CBD. #TaxiStrike
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8 years
One of the pupils shows how they received a demerit for not speaking english at school #SansSouci
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ICYMI: Service delivery activist and now politician, Axolile Notywala, says while he would be no “messiah” as premier of the Western Cape, he is committed to turning the tide on social justice issues including crime, housing and transportation.
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7 years
Mayor de Lille after the DA failed to pass a motion in her #DeLille @IOL
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10 years
Parliament not the ANC's playground http://t.co/YuKYoyGM7B http://t.co/u6FgFSsSag
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6 years
BREAKING: City of Cape Town says no #DayZero for 2019 if water restrictions are maintained
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3 months
Apartheid exploited people, but it also ignited a spirit of resistance. Listen to Dr. Iqbal Survé's powerful conversation with Moya.
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8 years
Students singing their own national anthem @IOL #MTBPS2016 #feesmustfall
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3 years
Blue Train stop all operations temporarily
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7 years
Sir Lowry’s Pass has been closed following a big vegetation fire on the mountain slopes. Firefighters are currently on the scene working hard to kill the blaze.
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2 years
We Stand for Media Freedom. We Stand for Democracy. We Stand for YOU. Later this month, Independent Media will be fighting Standard Bank in court to prevent the bank from closing our accounts & stopping us from doing our work. #WeWontBeSilenced #MediaFreedom
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7 years
Back to school blues at Wesbank no1 primary. Video: @CourtneyAfrica
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1 year
Santaco calls off stay-away; taxis to operate on Friday.
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Tensions are high at UCT where members and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community are protesting ahead of a guest lecture by controversial Professor Patrick Lumumba, a vocal supporter of an anti-homosexuality bill recently passed in Uganda.
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8 years
Uct Health Sciences faculty & students march to Bremner building #FeesMustFall #DecoloniseEducation
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6 years
Adverse circumstances linked to being born and raised in Manenberg, an area affected by gang violence, did not stop a local teenager from achieving eight distinctions in the 2018 matric exams.
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8 years
"I am a parent and this is my battle..." Parents of students showing their support for #FeesMustFall outside Parly. #MTBPS2016 @IOL
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Destigmatising mental health is the key to tackling its challenges. Join our Facebook page on Monday when we chat to @GasantAbarder as he reflects on his journey with #mentalhealth .
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Police have confirmed an internal disciplinary investigation is under way over the conduct of the two police officials who allegedly allowed high-profile taxi boss Bonke Makalala to drive a police vehicle assigned to them.
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11 months
The celebrations have officially begun at OR Tambo International Airport where fans are waiting in anticipation for the arrival of the #Springboks Video: Itumeleng English/ Independent Newspapers
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7 years
Metrorail has failed us badly. People walking from Kraaifontein station to old Paarl Road for taxis @Dominic_A13
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For their bravery and resilience, a young man with autism who rescued a child from a fire, and the survivor of a deadly explosion have been honoured by the @CityofCT ’s Fire and Rescue Service.
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8 years
Protests at Stellenbosch University #ShutdownCampus #FeesMustFall
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3 years
WATCH: SANDF helicopters collecting water at a reservoir to fight the ongoing Table Mountain fire which has been burning for three days. Video: @henkpix @iol
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6 years
Watch: @iamSivN is a proud product of Gugulethu, says it's the best township in the country. Best of all, @iamSivN thanks @CapeTimesSA for our incredible support.😀😀 We're just glad we could help out, Siv.. ❤️❤️❤️
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The search for the two missing Stellenbosch University students Ethan Kirkland and Leila Lees has ended in tragedy after their bodies were found inside their vehicle on Monday.
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Slopes of signal hill, fire is contained, City has four crews on scene along with Sanparks. #SignalHillFire thanks @KMijlof 🔥
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Well done to Idols Winner season 13 Paxton Fielies @Chev @IOL @IOL_Lifestyle @DailyVoiceSA @AneezSalie #Paxnation
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WATCH: Police apprehend one of the suspects in the Cash Crusaders robbery in Strand Street, Cape Town. @IOL @TheCapeArgus
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6 years
#CTMarathon2018 I Who's Stephen Mokoka? Get to know him in a minute 👇🏽 @CTMarathon #Run4Change @IOLsport
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Homegrown Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines boasts global recognition and is now available in New York
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8 years
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor commissioned 16 groundbreaking MeerKAT satellites today
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Not a single school was burnt in ’76, says President Jacob Zuma #76AT40
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4 years
A group of innovative young entrepreneurs who have been using bicycles to deliver goods in Langa for a small fee have received a R25 000 donation to expand the service.
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. @BataSouthAfrica donated 2000 pairs of shoes to  @IndyMediaSA  valued at R 600 000. Ekasi Angels was nominated as the beneficiary to hand over shoes to various schools in the Western Cape. Today 100 kids at Mbekweni Primary school received their shoes, as featured on SABC 2.
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Settlers high matriculant Allison Arendse hugs her dad at hearing she was the top student for 2015 @CapeTimesSA
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UCT advocate: "... I was there in the 80s..." High Court Judge: "No one is in the mood for Nostalgia, I'm afraid." #ShackvilleInterdict
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