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Western Cape pensioners have petitioned government to increase their grants. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Pensioners ask Parliament to increase grant to R5,000Marecia Damons

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When polluters don’t pay: Still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6cLlewellyn Leonard

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Sassa calls for accurate info in new SRD applications

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Disney Africa, Sporting Chance Foundation mark a decade of Disney Healthy Happy Play

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Can South Africa’s social grants help people make a better life? Research offers hopeLeila Patel

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Lagos Fashion Week wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize

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When polluters don’t pay: Still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6c

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17 Jun 2015

Ford College Community Challenge comes to Africa

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17 Jun 2015

Ghd partners with PinkDrive

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17 Jun 2015

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Over R200,000 raised at 5 For Change 2015

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Aqua4Life and LifeStraw launch 67 Minutes for Mandela drive

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Our Kids of the Cape donates over R3.5-million to children in need

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Airports Company SA addresses challenges facing public hospital

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