Zimbabwean mother and daughter start veggie farm after losing jobs during lockdown: Jane Hozheri says they are making more money farming than in their previous jobs
Source: GroundUp News.
Controversial Watsons’ wind farm approval overturned on review: The company has been given until 1 April to appeal against the decision by the Department of Environment
Source: GroundUp News.
Military health workers denied Covid-19 vaccines: “Endangering [your] own forces is a criminal offence. The surgeon general should resign immediately”
Source: GroundUp News.
Eight years later, housing department’s promise has still not been kept: Micheal Simelani was approved for RDP housing in 2012 and is still waiting
Source: GroundUp News.
Protesters shut down parts of Cape Town during peak hours: The City says it cannot accommodate new informal settlements in its current budget
Source: GroundUp News.
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