One tap for 1,000 families. And it’s been dry for seven years
Eastern Cape villagers say they have given up asking their councillors for help
News | 20 July 2023
Rural Eastern Cape flood victims left to fend for themselves
The homes of 25 families were destroyed in December 2022. They have received no help to date
News | 21 June 2023
Amathole villagers drink from the river while new contractor for water project appointed
Municipality takes over drinking water project meant to have been completed last year
News | 23 May 2023
Community protest at court to demand release of local “crime fighters”
At least 16 people linked to a crime-fighting group face charges of assaulting suspected criminals in Butterworth
Brief | 28 March 2023
An Eastern Cape municipality promised its residents houses over a decade ago. They’re still waiting
If residents accept a proposal by the province they will get houses with pit latrines and water tanks within two years
News | 5 October 2021
Mud school has one broken toilet for 175 learners and staff
Four grades share one classroom at Centane primary school
News | 12 March 2021
Butterworth residents promised houses in 2008 won’t see them any time soon
Formed in 1986, Yako informal settlement still has no services
News | 26 February 2021
Butterworth water protests politically motivated says municipality
“Officials live in East London … When they take a bath they spend an hour because they have enough water” responds protester
News | 23 October 2020
Families drink from drains as water trucks break down
Three out of four water trucks in Eastern Cape town are in for repairs
News | 29 September 2020