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Africa · Western CapeAn off-duty police officer was shot dead and another one seriously wounded in Eland Street, Philippi, on Friday night. Community WhatsApp groups said the officers were in a car when the unknown gunmen opened fire on them. A murder and attempted murder docket has been opened for further investigation.See the Story
Off-duty Cape Town police officer shot dead, another wounded
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Africa · City of Cape TownThe daily Newsquiz tests your knowledge of stories you saw on EWN. Use the Daily News to help people understand today's featured news stories. Use the weekly News Quiz to test your knowledgeof stories yousaw on Eawn. Today's Newsquizz will be the first to test the Newsquitz in a new way.See the Story
CT dinosaur festival shut down for non-compliance
City of Cape Town · City of Cape TownThe Environment minister has criticised City of Cape Town, which has started public hearings on three marine outfalls that pump 28 million litres of sewage into the ocean daily. The post Barbara Creecy chides City of Cape Town over ‘inadequate’ public engagement on sewage pumped into sea appeared first on Daily Maverick.See the Story
Cape Town told to hold public hearings on sewage ocean discharge
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Africa · SwellendamSwellendam Mayor Francois du Rand claims that the municipality has come under attack by a "campaign of terror forces" He made the claim amid a tense standoff between locals and police on Wednesday. The violence escalated after locals vowed to shut down the town amid unhappiness over needing to apply annually for indigent benefits.See the Story
Swellendam protests reach boiling point as mayor condemns 'campaign of terror'
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Africa · SwellendamA Thusong Service Centre and a fire department vehicle were torched. Residents were demanding indigent benefits, such as free electricity units and rebates for pensioners. ANC councillor in Swellendam, Julian Matthysen, said what was happening was heart-breaking.See the Story
Swellendam protest: Councillor Matthysen heartbroken about ‘disaster’ unfolding
Protest · City of Cape TownActivists will spend two nights and three days fasting to highlight how corruption causes hunger. The City of Cape Town initially required an events permit due to the tent and other logistics, but a compromise was reached late on Wednesday. The civil society group had to get permission in terms of the Regulation of Gatherings Act.See the Story
'Corruption has no place in this country': Unite Behind camps outside Parliament demanding change
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