Man arrested for Table Mountain fire no longer faces arson charges: Frederick Mhangazo came to Cape Town to study. He has ended up homeless and living from hand to mouth.
Source: GroundUp News.
Lottery spends millions fighting former employees: The National Lotteries Commission has already spent R5.7 million in only one of its legal battles
Source: GroundUp News.
1,500 Dunoon families still not relocated a year later: Housing project has been held up by appeals
Source: GroundUp News.
50% of learners don’t get meals when they’re not at school, says Equal Education: Some schools in Gauteng and the North West are struggling to feed learners who are unable to get to school
Source: GroundUp News.
Still no water for North West residents: Water and Sanitation department says Mogogelo residents will only receive water by July
Source: GroundUp News.
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