Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship: Action against the vessel was part of a global call for workers and trade unions to refuse to unload Israeli ships
Source: GroundUp News.
Sisters die in Philippi shack fire: The family lost everything in the blaze
Source: GroundUp News.
Water situation desperate in Hankey and Patensie: Towns’ population swells with thousands of seasonal workers needed to harvest the citrus crop
Source: GroundUp News.
Africa has a higher death rate among critically ill Covid-19 patients than anywhere else: The death rate was 48% compared to the global average of 32%
Source: GroundUp News.
Covid funds for artists: Public Protector intervenes: “Artists are not seen as employees but as freelancers” says performer
Source: GroundUp News.
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