Articles for Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
Parents block school entrance in Cofimvaba after scholar transport cancelled
Most of the affected learners live in St Mark’s, about 26 kilometres from Isikhoba Nombewu Technical School
News | 11 May 2023
Mud classrooms crumble while building materials sit on site
Contractor appointed to build prefab classrooms in Qombolo village disappeared six years ago
News | 11 May 2023
It will take eThekwini over 90 years to fix informal settlements, says metro
Meanwhile thousands of families in Foreman Road informal settlement live without adequate services
News | 9 May 2023
Life at Cato Crest gets worse as ward councillor remains behind bars
Residents accuse eThekwini Municipality of ignoring their calls for help
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
News | 8 May 2023
Eastern Cape principal accused of beating learners with a hose pipe
The principal is one of six teachers in the Eastern Cape currently under investigation by the department for use of corporal punishment
News | 4 May 2023
“Freedom Day is for rich people.” Shackdwellers protest in Durban
Residents of informal settlements march to city hall
News | 26 April 2023
More than 30 families share one pit toilet at this Durban informal settlement
Residents say eThekwini Municipality has failed to fix most of the toilets in the area which are blocked and broken
Brief | 26 April 2023
Learners at KZN special schools return to class after boycott
Provincial education department has promised to provide ten buses
Brief | 25 April 2023
Durban flood victims accuse government of not keeping its promises
We spoke to families living in emergency accommodation near the city centre
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 24 April 2023