Cofimvaba: a town without public toilets
Last week, the town was down to just two toilets but these have no water
Brief | 18 February 2026
Sewage is spilling into Cofimvaba River
Villagers and livestock have been drinking rancid river water
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
Law | 31 January 2026
Keep your teacher, we don’t want her, parents tell education department
Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal
Brief | 28 January 2026
250 learners share three pit toilets at this Eastern Cape school
Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart
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
Brief | 22 January 2026
Elderly Komani residents protest over electricity
Mayor says their electricity meters will be blocked until they settle their debt
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
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
News | 19 January 2026