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Four kids, R850 and a prayer that the food lasts the month

Zodwa Nkabinde earned R850 last month collecting recyclable waste in Thembisa. The Johannesburg household food basket costs R5,713, nearly seven times what she made.
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A Gugulethu baker is offering 50 unemployed people six weeks of free baking training starting 20 July, with a certificate at the end and the skills to start their own business.
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Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks’ fresh squad has brought extra excitement before Saturday’s Scotland Test at Loftus Versfeld.
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Joburg’s taps run dry for 12 hours on 17 July

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Zulu king removes spokesperson who questioned his private Ramaphosa meetings

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Radovan Krejčíř refuses to testify over prison ‘’rotten food’’

Convicted underworld boss Radovan Krejčíř refused to testify in court after claiming prison officials served him expired bread that could threaten his health.