Articles for Loyiso Dyongman
Makhanda commuters ‘use the bush’ because taxi rank toilets have been closed for years
Councillor says she has asked the municipality for more public toilets in town
Brief | 30 June 2023
Makana suspends official over “irregular” water pump payment
This comes as Makhanda battles crippling water crisis
News | 29 June 2023
Foundation honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana kicks off with programme for boys
The foundation’s aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men through sports as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide.
Brief | 15 June 2023
“How are we going to survive without water?” asks protesting Rhodes University student
About 300 students joined Makhanda residents and civic movements in a march to City Hall to demand an end to the water crisis
News | 8 May 2023
Graaff-Reinet college closed by student protest
Students complain of delay in payment of NSFAS allowance
Brief | 24 April 2023
Gift of the Givers bring much-needed water to Makhanda homes
The taps have been dry in many high-lying areas for days, say residents, even though there’s water in the dams
News | 20 April 2023
Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule
Original completion date for the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works upgrade was December 2017. It has now been moved to December 2023
News | 2 March 2023
Maggots have taken over the toilets in this neglected small town in Makana
Families in Riebeek East outside Makhanda are forced to relieve themselves in the bush
News | 21 February 2023
Makana has again failed to obey court order, says LRC
Progress clearing dumpsites has been made but “there is a long way to go”
Brief | 9 November 2022