Sanitation

Premier Zille’s childhood toilets not comparable to informal settlements

She has once more shown a lack of understanding of the lives of black people

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Opinion | 8 September 2017

Dead dogs, dirty nappies, old food: rubbish piles up in Marikana

City says land is private and it therefore cannot provide a refuse service

Text by Denise Patterson. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Photo Essay | 6 September 2017

Sweet Home Farm’s pungent canals

City promises full janitorial services this week

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Brief | 5 September 2017

Province orders City of Cape Town to clean up Masiphumelele

City has failed to address “appalling” sanitary conditions, says province

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News | 23 August 2017

Masiphumelele residents reject portable toilets

“I must sit in front of my children to do my business because my house is not big enough for privacy”

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Brief | 17 August 2017

Eastern Cape learners tackle MEC over lack of toilets at schools

“Our toilets are in no conditions to be used. They are dirty and there are no bins to throw our sanitary pads.”

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News | 11 August 2017

Pelican Park erupts after councillor goes AWOL

“This is simple. We want service delivery. That includes houses, sports facilities, clinics, working sanitation, and a clean community.”

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News | 27 July 2017

PE municipality cleans rubbish dump

City acts swiftly after GroundUp report

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Brief | 26 July 2017

Janitors struggle to cope with Wallacedene’s filthy toilets

City promises immunisation shots for workers and that all necessary equipment and chemicals will be delivered

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News | 24 July 2017