Debate over new Makhanda wind farm
Questions raised about jobs, community benefits, ownership and environmental impact of proposed 37-turbine facility
By Gcina Ntsaluba and Asemahle Vumsindo
News | 25 September 2026
Makhanda’s decade-long struggle for reliable water
Upgrades to the water treatment plant to solve the crisis that started in 2015 are yet to be completed
By Sindisiwe Tshona and Loyiso Dyongman
News | 16 September 2026
Literacy crisis: why Makhanda matters
Two interventions show what can and what can’t be done
By Jane Viedge
Feature | 15 December 2025
Unfenced army base outside Makhanda claims another life
At least six people have been killed or injured by explosives from the largely unfenced 6 SA Infantry Battalion training area
News | 20 November 2025
Contractor speaks out on Makana pump supply debacle
Municipality bungled a tender then scapegoated a director in an unfair dismissal
News | 25 August 2025
Makhanda: The collapse of an iconic South African city
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Feature | 29 July 2025
No water to put out fire: man dies
Neighbours in Makhanda say they could not save Thandisizwe Nondlwana when his house caught alight
Brief | 2 July 2025
Mass protest against failing Makana municipality
Archbishop calls for immediate removal of mayor, speaker and chief financial officer
Brief | 27 February 2025
Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed
Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations
Brief | 12 December 2024