Articles for Loyiso Dyongman

Children walk over an hour and wade across a river to get to Fort Beaufort school

The bridge to Oakdene Primary washed away about 15 years ago

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Brief | 3 February 2025

Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed

Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations

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Brief | 12 December 2024

Education department fails to pay water and electricity bills: parents shut down school in protest

Failure to pay Msunduzi Municipality is a violation of human rights, say parents

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Brief | 15 October 2024

Makhanda learners demand maths teacher

Mary Waters Secondary School learners have been protesting since Monday

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Brief | 17 July 2024

Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed

The town has experienced water shortages since 2012, but an upgrade to the water treatment works started in 2015 is still not complete

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Brief | 10 July 2024

Three years after a court order, illegal dumps in Makhanda have not been cleared

There has been only partial compliance by the municipality, while numerous dumpsites continue to plague residents

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Brief | 23 May 2024

Deadline for Makhanda water works upgrades missed – again

Completion of work at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works has been extended for the third time in six months

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News | 13 May 2024

The only post office open in Makhanda has not had electricity for nine months

Staff use their cellphones to light their work

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News | 16 April 2024

Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS

Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords

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Brief | 26 February 2024