People relieve themselves in bushes in forgotten part of East London

“Paraffin is very expensive … that is why we steal electricity”

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Brief | 29 May 2017

Dilapidated shack is a day care centre for children

Parents in Isilatsha Village near East London hope for a good Samaritan

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News | 25 May 2017

Wait for houses causes bad blood in Mdantsane

Residents in Komponi say they should be prioritised over informal settlement

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News | 24 May 2017

Woman makes extraordinary sacrifices to look after nephew

“I cannot stand here and lie by saying all is well”

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News | 23 May 2017

Living with an open sewer for 15 years

Residents in East London say election promises were made to fix the problem

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Brief | 17 May 2017

Five hour wait for ambulance

Eastern Cape Department of Health says awaiting delivery of over 100 emergency vehicles

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News | 25 April 2017

No cleaning materials or protective clothing for Duncan Village janitors

Workers use their salaries to buy cleaning products

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News | 21 April 2017

Toilets overflow as Buffalo City municipality fails to ensure tender is implemented

“It is sad the municipality does not care about us”

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News | 13 April 2017

Wheelbarrow in place of a mobile clinic

After the mobile clinic broke down, some of the elderly in Tsaba Village have to be taken by wheelbarrow to the nearest clinic

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Brief | 30 March 2017

Street lights don’t work in Mdantsane

Residents complain about crime

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News | 24 March 2017

Wheelchair for grandmother trapped in her shack

After years as a virtual prisoner in her home, 72-year-old Beauty Qamata can breathe fresh air again

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Brief | 17 March 2017

I was born blind for a purpose, says East London accordion player

Siphe Mditshane uses his musical talent to teach others

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Brief | 17 March 2017

Illegal money lender targets pensioners

Free chicken offered to new borrowers

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News | 14 March 2017

Disabled 72-year-old trapped alone in her shack all day

Former domestic worker Beauty Qamata lost her legs to diabetes

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News | 6 March 2017

Sign declaration or face eviction, says college management

After two weeks of protests, Buffalo City TVET issues ultimatum

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Brief | 3 March 2017