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Work or wait for a grant, either way, you go hungry

South Africa's food crisis shows up in two places at once: in the homes of people who work, and in the homes of people who depend on a grant. This month's data shows both are falling short by almost exactly the same amount. These are their numbers.
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Star Londie London sets the record straight about public rumours about her money and businessman Hlubi Nkosi on her new Mzansi Magic reality television show.
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Mamelodi Sundowns take a lead of one goal to Morocco on Sunday to win a second Champions League football trophy in front of hostile fans.
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