Articles for Thembela Ntongana
Less than half of Masiphumelele matrics pass
Violence and disruptions blamed for poor results
News | 11 January 2017
Weekend fire in Masiphumelele claims 46 homes
Over 100 people had to rebuild their shacks
Brief | 12 December 2016
Teachers oppose 20% pass mark for maths
"We are setting these children up for failure”
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Thembela Ntongana
News | 8 December 2016
Unhappiness over Metrorail’s selective shuttle alternatives
Vandalism and copper wire theft bedevil trains
News | 6 December 2016
Masiphumelele residents fear being trapped if there’s a fire
New location has narrow roads and a fence surrounding it
News | 30 November 2016
Masiphumelele activist jailed for breaking bail conditions
Lubabalo Vellem also accused of stabbing police van tyres
Brief | 30 November 2016
Police fail to investigate assault
Teenage girl beaten up by man apparently for making his dogs bark
News | 22 November 2016
Social clubs offer respite for elderly
"Here I get to relax and not think about my problems"
By Zoe Schaver and Thembela Ntongana
News | 18 November 2016
Thriving car wash started with one man in a wheelchair
"I have gained my independence, doing things that I didn’t think I would be able to do,” says owner
News | 17 November 2016