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More illegally built shacks torn down in Masiphumelele
Residents say Metro Police officials moved in and destroyed their homes early this morning.
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Protesters in Masiphumelele hand over memorandum of grievances
Demonstrators marched to local municipal offices today, demanding housing.
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Shacks built illegally to be demolished in Masiphumelele
A number of shacks which have been illegally erected on private land in Masiphumelele will be torn down.
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Masiphumelele residents start rebuilding after deadly fire
Thousands of Masiphumelele residents have started rebuilding their homes today.
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'Violent protests delayed painting project in Masiphumelele'
A councillor claims a plan to coat shacks in the area with fire retardant paint was cancelled.
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'Masiphumelele fire could've been avoided'
The company that manufactures fire-retardant paint says govt didn’t act on time to hire their services.
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Donations pour in as Masiphumelele residents rebuild their lives
Capetonians & some retailers have been making donations & rallying around thousands of residents.
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'Layout of Masiphumelele shacks needs to change'
Two people were killed by the shack fires which also left 4,000 people displaced.
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City of CT does groundwork for Masiphumelele residents after fire
Most residents lost all their belongings and donations for them have started pouring in.
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Masiphumelele: 2 dead, 4,000 homeless after shack fire
Thousands are trying to rebuild their lives following the devastating fire that ripped through Masiphumelele.
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Three killed, hundreds left homeless in CT shack fires
Authorities have confirmed a third man has been killed in a shack fire in Langa.
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Masiphumelele matrics return home as exams conclude
About 200 learners had to be moved due to violent protests in the community.
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Mixed reaction over Masiphumelele mobile police station
Some have welcomed the move, saying they think officers’ proximity will help reduce crime in the interim.
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Masiphumelele community leaders don’t have details on latest mob attack
An alleged drug dealer was set alight in the area yesterday.
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Alleged drug dealer burnt to death in Masiphumelele
Deadly tensions have flared up again following reports of yet another mob justice attack.
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Cops arrest man believed to be responsible for Masiphumelele crimes
Police say they first arrested the 33-year-old man for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
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Masiphumelele leader ordered to stay out of township
Lubabalo Vellem was arrested in connection with vigilante attacks, sparking violent protests in the community.
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Masiphumelele community leader back in court next year
Lubababalo Vellem made his third appearance in the Simons Town Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Masiphumelele residents stand by their leader
Lubababalo Vellem was taken into custody several weeks ago and his arrest sparked violent protests.
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Masiphumelele activist behind bars urges community to be peaceful
Lubabalo Vellem’s case was postponed to Monday much to the community's disappointment.
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Masiphumelele residents gather outside court
Police are keeping a close eye on the group who want community activist Lubabalo Vellem freed.