Articles for Thamsanqa Mbovane
Grant recipients have to take loans because of “payment glitch”
“It’s my only source of income” says pensioner
By Daniel Steyn, Ella Morrison, Loyiso Dyongman, Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 8 September 2023
Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder
Brief | 4 September 2023
Community Work Programme workers upset over R3,700 a month earning limit
Workers say they must submit bank statements for three months and are fired if they earn above this limit
News | 25 August 2023
Protesters force city councillors to walk through sewage
Kariega residents divert Mandela Day convoy
News | 24 July 2023
Five trucks torched in Gqeberha protests over the past month
Protesters demanding electricity and water stone and burn trucks, but municipality say the torchings are purely criminal
News | 21 July 2023
Furious residents confront Kariega officials after child drowns in sewage
“You only come to us when our children die,” deputy mayor is told
Brief | 17 July 2023
Teenagers march in Kariega for better sexual and reproductive health services
Partners in Sexual Health director says while government has made some progress, the challenge is in the implementation of its policies
Brief | 11 July 2023
Nelson Mandela Bay residents protest high water bills
Water Crisis Committee leader says the municipal billing system is flawed
Brief | 29 June 2023