Articles for Johnnie Isaac
Violent scenes in Engcobo on second day of SANCO “shutdown”
Nasty scuffle breaks out between Spar owner and protesters
Brief | 25 June 2025
SANCO and ANC clash in Eastern Cape
Protestors gathered at Ngcobo’s municipal offices, despite a court order
News | 24 June 2025
Suspension of “whistleblower” traffic officers is unlawful, court rules
Traffic department has no ticket books or breathalysers, officers claimed
Brief | 21 June 2025
Battle between SANCO and municipality in Eastern Cape town
Calm restored after protests disrupt businesses
News | 29 May 2025
Chris Hani mayor sues SANCO leader for defamation
Lusanda Sizani says statements made during a protest were “unreasonable”
Brief | 28 May 2025
Protesters shut down Eastern Cape town, ask President Ramaphosa for help
Ngcobo residents say local and provincial authorities are not dealing with their complaints
Brief | 20 May 2025
Buffalo City wants to recover R16-million in Covid housing funds
Officials and contractors need to pay up, council resolves
By Johnnie Isaac and GroundUp Staff
News | 9 May 2025
Protesters block major roads in Eastern Cape
Owners of small businesses complain about failures of the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality
News | 16 April 2025
Damning report on R57-million Buffalo City swimming pool
Years later the pool remains incomplete and a symbol of municipal failure
News | 14 April 2025