Cofimvaba: a town without public toilets

Last week, the town was down to just two toilets but these have no water

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Brief | 18 February 2026

Sewage is spilling into Cofimvaba River

Villagers and livestock have been drinking rancid river water

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Brief | 16 February 2026

Tribunal finds Judge Selby Mbenenge not guilty of gross misconduct

While cleared of sexual harassment, tribunal finds a “degree of misconduct” for initiating and conducting relationship at work

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Law | 31 January 2026

Keep your teacher, we don’t want her, parents tell education department

Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal

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Brief | 28 January 2026

250 learners share three pit toilets at this Eastern Cape school

Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart

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Brief | 27 January 2026

Workers protest for beefed up security at depot

Union says a spate of break-ins and theft at Cuyler depot in Kariega have cost of over R5-million

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Brief | 22 January 2026

Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity

Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt

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News | 22 January 2026

Human Rights Commission visits school where learners use playground as a loo

Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week

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Brief | 20 January 2026

The generator broke, leaving this village without water — 17 years ago

Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

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News | 19 January 2026