Articles for Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Streets in Durban township are covered in sewage
Ward councillor blames frequent sewerage blockages on residents throwing rubbish into the drains
Brief | 28 August 2023
Over 800 households near Durban without tap water for eight years
Water tanks are only filled twice a month and people have to fetch water from a river
Brief | 22 August 2023
Homeowners storm out of tense meeting with eThekwini municipality over rates hike
Households boycotting their bill payments will be dealt with individually, says mayor
News | 18 August 2023
Dozens of families still homeless a month after Durban shack fire
While waiting for building material, fire victims have been living in the community hall or with neighbours
Brief | 15 August 2023
Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.
News | 8 August 2023
Thirteen years after making way for World Cup, Durban residents still waiting for houses
But the eThekwini Municipality says its still busy verifying beneficiaries
Brief | 21 July 2023
Victory for Abahlali and the Sheffield shack dwellers
KwaDukuza Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to include over 300 households from the settlement in a new housing project
News | 20 July 2023
Painting, knitting and cooking: Mandela Day brings people together
Activities ranged from painting an animal clinic, knitting for charity and taking free health services to the doorsteps of elderly people
By Liezl Human, Sandiso Phaliso and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 18 July 2023
Thousands left homeless by devastating Kennedy Road shack fire
One man died in the blaze early on Sunday morning
Brief | 17 July 2023