Electricity
Gqeberha communities march on councillor’s office
They say he is neglecting his duty but councillor believes actions against him are “politically motivated”
News | 23 March 2021
Water protests rock Kimberley
About 500 residents from Phomolong protested on Wednesday morning by blocking the R31
Brief | 5 March 2021
Butterworth residents promised houses in 2008 won’t see them any time soon
Formed in 1986, Yako informal settlement still has no services
News | 26 February 2021
Cars and buses torched in electricity protest
Protesters accuse Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality of breaking its promises
News | 22 February 2021
No water, no sanitation, no electricity, but for these families this is “Paradise”
Small Kommetjie community hoped to be left alone, but housing development planned on land
Photo Essay | 17 February 2021
Port Elizabeth shack dwellers block roads, demanding electricity
Residents had expected municipality to meet with them after violent protests two weeks ago
Brief | 9 February 2021
Mother of five children killed by illegal electricity connection
Siyahlala informal settlement in Dunoon has never been electrified as it is on Transnet land
Brief | 8 February 2021
Violence erupts over electricity in Port Elizabeth
Residents of informal settlement retaliate with stones after nearby homeowners cut illegal connections
News | 27 January 2021
Shack dwellers disrupt water and electricity project in Uitenhage
The two projects are meant to benefit elderly, disabled and blind residents whose 500 informal structures are being built in the area
News | 20 January 2021