Articles for Chris Gilili
Deadly cholera outbreak was just a matter of time
Drinking water has been dirty for at least three years, the Department of Water and Sanitation’s own tests show
By Steve Kretzmann and Chris Gilili
News | 24 May 2023
Over 500 people share two communal taps in Diepsloot
“It’s unbearable living in Diepsloot. We are living like animals,” says mother of two
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 15 May 2023
RDP homeowners “encroaching” on municipal land told to tear down properties
Johannesburg Roads Agency plans to tar Mlilo Street soon. But some houses have been extended onto the road reserve
By Chris Gilili
News | 10 May 2023
“Our kids survive on pap and tea,” says protesting COGTA worker
Hundreds march to Luthuli House on Workers’ Day, demanding higher wages
By Chris Gilili
News | 2 May 2023
Hundreds of COGTA workers protest in Pretoria over unpaid wages
COGTA blames implementing agent, whose contract ended in March, for delays
By Chris Gilili
News | 26 April 2023
Grant recipients unable to renew their cards as expiry date looms
Social grant beneficiaries are worried they won’t be paid in two weeks
By Chris Gilili and Vincent Lali
News | 24 April 2023
Thabo Bester escape: POPCRU urges government to do away with private prisons
Bester saga is an embarrassment, says union president after visit to Mangaung Correctional Centre
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 19 April 2023
Centurion protesters block streets over three-week water outage
“My house smells bad because I cannot flush the toilet or wash dishes” says resident
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 16 March 2023
People’s lives are “not our responsibility” says NEHAWU leader
Hospitals disrupted as public sector strike intensifies
Vincent Lali, Chris Gilili, Liezl Human, Tariro Washinyira, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Thamsanqa Mbovane, and Mkhuseli Sizani
News | 8 March 2023