Articles for Thembela Ntongana
The daily struggle of living in a wheelchair in a shack
“The simplest things, like brushing your teeth, require work”
News | 14 December 2018
We hope it won’t just be a decoration, says resident as temporary Nyanga police station opened
Minister silent on permanent station promised for 2023
News | 12 December 2018
“The so-called future of this country is dying”
Learners battle government to make their schools clean and safe
By Thembela Ntongana and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 30 November 2018
Struggle to rebuild after fire destroys Khayelitsha children’s home
SAPS says an arrest has been made and an arson investigation is underway
News | 21 November 2018
Over 2,000 schools without toilets, says Equal Education
Organisation marks ten years of struggle
News | 16 November 2018
Simon’s Town shack dwellers’ long wait for housing
Nowethu Ngxangana has been living in Redhill for more than 25 years
News | 9 November 2018
Khayelitsha hospital employees accuse management of intimidation
“When we come to work we want to deliver clinical services. … we do not go to work to be fighting labour related matters”
News | 8 November 2018
Brett Herron and JP Smith in war of words over social housing
Mayco member Brett Herron resigns from DA and city council
By Thembela Ntongana and Kelly Vinett
News | 1 November 2018
Canals remain an open sore in Masiphumele Wetlands
Residents unhappy with City’s efforts; Provincial government however paints a rosy picture
News | 12 October 2018