Articles for Johnnie Isaac

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Part Two: Dodgy Nguni cattle deals uncovered at Fort Hare

A forensic investigation of a research farm found cattle sold for below market prices

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Feature | 28 November 2025

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Fort Hare’s cattle projects were supposed to help Eastern Cape farmers. Instead they are a lesson in bad governance

Forensic reports uncover arithmetical errors, unaccounted-for assets and absent oversight, probably resulting in the loss of tens of millions of rands for the university

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Feature | 27 November 2025

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In photos: Thousands protest to end violence against women

Government classifies GBV and femicide a national disaster, but it’s unclear what policies will follow from this

Ashraf Hendricks, Ihsaan Haffejee, Ishmael Mabena, Johnnie Isaacs, Thamsanqa Mbovane and Tsoanelo Sefoloko

News | 21 November 2025

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MPs call for heads to roll at Fort Hare

Vice Chancellor Sakhele Buhlungu has not properly explained why a man facing corruption allegations was promoted

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News | 21 October 2025

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Fort Hare paid R17-million for work that was never done, investigation finds

ICT department staff and service providers implicated in alleged multimillion-rand scam

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News | 17 October 2025

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Historic Fort Hare buildings torched during student protests

They are demanding the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu

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Brief | 10 October 2025

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Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City

SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing

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Brief | 23 September 2025

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Thousands of municipal workers take to the streets in Buffalo City, despite interdict

Roads around the city barricaded with burning tyres, but SAMWU denies its members were involved

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Brief | 17 September 2025

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Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike

South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services

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News | 16 September 2025

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Violent scenes in Engcobo on second day of SANCO “shutdown”

Nasty scuffle breaks out between Spar owner and protesters

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Brief | 25 June 2025

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SANCO and ANC clash in Eastern Cape

Protestors gathered at Ngcobo’s municipal offices, despite a court order

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News | 24 June 2025

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Suspension of “whistleblower” traffic officers is unlawful, court rules

Traffic department has no ticket books or breathalysers, officers claimed

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Brief | 21 June 2025

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Battle between SANCO and municipality in Eastern Cape town

Calm restored after protests disrupt businesses

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News | 29 May 2025

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Chris Hani mayor sues SANCO leader for defamation

Lusanda Sizani says statements made during a protest were “unreasonable”

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Brief | 28 May 2025

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Protesters shut down Eastern Cape town, ask President Ramaphosa for help

Ngcobo residents say local and provincial authorities are not dealing with their complaints

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Brief | 20 May 2025

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Buffalo City wants to recover R16-million in Covid housing funds

Officials and contractors need to pay up, council resolves

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News | 9 May 2025