Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart
Brief | 27 January 2026
Upgrades to the wastewater treatment works delayed until 2028/29 after contractors fired for poor performance
Brief | 27 January 2026
73% of water authorities in South Africa have “poor” or “critical” water systems
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 23 January 2026
Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week
Brief | 20 January 2026
Toilets at the primary school in Komani have not functioned for six years
Brief | 14 January 2026
Commuters and street vendors battle as public toilets at three sites still closed for renovations
Brief | 14 January 2026
New homes for families living above sewer pipes have been destroyed
By Vincent Lali
News | 6 January 2026
Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality will close down its failing water supply entity
By Tladi Moloi and Sean Christie
News | 16 December 2025
Sol Plaatje municipality’s speaker and municipal manager were recently appointed despite tainted records
Feature | 10 December 2025