31 years into democracy and the bucket system isn’t going away any time soon
The bucket eradication programme, started in 2012, has been through three departments and five implementing agents
By Sandiso Phaliso and Thamsanqa Mbovane
Brief | 11 October 2024
The public swimming pool in this Eastern Cape town has been empty for four years
Ngcobo residents fear the pool will be vandalised and never reopen
Brief | 3 October 2024
Learners in this rural school have one teacher and no toilets
Learners at Gcina Senior Primary in KwaGcina, Cofimvaba relieve themselves on an open field during the school day
News | 1 October 2024
Protesters furious with Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality for failing to clean up after devastating storm
Over 100 march to Kariega Town Hall to raise concerns about climate change
Brief | 27 September 2024
Child malnutrition in the Eastern Cape has more than doubled
Community project in Duncan Village helps feed hungry children
By Mike Loewe
News | 26 September 2024
One-armed man has to build his own house
Cofimvaba villager Bongani Mgqebisa has given up waiting for an RDP house
News | 26 September 2024
Grannies battle water shortage in Kariega
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water
Brief | 19 September 2024
R70-million spent on four projects left unfinished in the Eastern Cape
Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality refuses to give adequate explanations as residents and councillors raise questions
Brief | 16 September 2024
Pensioners have to pay people to fetch drinking water from streams
Taps in this municipality have been dry for years
News | 11 September 2024