Daily Maverick’s Styli Charalambous and Branislav 'Branko' Brkic issued a statement at midnight saying the decision was made in an attempt to highlight the global state of emergency in journalism.

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ICYMI: The Border Management Authority (BMA) managed to intercept nearly 4000 people who attempted to enter South Africa illegally during the Easter period.
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For several years the activists have been fighting over the sale of the property, calling for the site to be used for affordable social housing.
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Top stories in the Cape Times today:

* Activists weigh Concourt appeal over Tafelberg ruling
* Taxpayers have to pay R1m for cops blunder
* Election posters fail to invigorate parties’ campaigns

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Your Monday edition of the Cape Times includes:

* Minister Ramokgopa dismisses notion of recent ‘high frequency of load shedding’
* Benylin Paediatric Syrup recalled
* Five-star Steyn in league of her own in Two Oceans

[OPINION] Politicians across the globe are a breed unto themselves, writes Mushtak Parker.
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The Stellenbosch University Convocation will yet again be contested following threats to challenge the previous process that left some members disgruntled.
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ICYMI: The City has “unlawfully” been overcharging Cape Town residents higher electricity tariffs than Nersa’s approved percentage for at least two years, in breach of its distribution licence condition.

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The top brass of Parliament’s political leadership are scheduled to undergo a lifestyle audit in the seventh national legislature following the general elections on May 29.
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Top stories inside the Cape Times today:

* NSFAS now under administration
* Lifestyle audits loom for top brass in Parliament
* No maintenance, pension benefits for lazy hubby

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Your Friday edition of the Cape Times includes:

* Mantashe labels City's electricity tariff hikes unlawful
* Meta joins with IEC to combat election misinformation
* Iconic Green Point Lighthouse has seen 200 winters

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JUSTIN: Ernest Khosa has resigned as NSFAS chairperson and an employee of the entity.
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande
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Professor Lourens van Staden has been acting as NSFAS Board chairperson for about 3 months after Khosa took leave of absence amid fraud allegations.

It was an outcome that broke a nation’s hearts, Banyana failing to qualify for the forthcoming Olympic Games in Paris courtesy of the aggregate 1-0 defeat by the Super Falcons.
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Dr. Iqbal Survé invests R700M of his own funds reshaping SA's financial, fishing, investment, & media sectors, repurchasing assets worth over R5 billion in the last year.

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Former president Jacob Zuma would be allowed to keep his presidential benefits should he decide to return to Parliament after next month’s elections.
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The arrest of six suspects in the murder and hijacking case of Kaizer Chiefs soccer star Luke Fleurs has been welcomed as many continue to mourn his death.
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The court dismissed the review application on technical grounds but agreed that SACE’s internal policy be revised.
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Top stories in the Cape Times today:

* JZ would keep his perks as an MP
* Ellis: Beaten Banyana hurting so badly
* Gershwin to kick off Cape Town City Ballet’s 90th

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