Articles for Johnnie Isaac
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
200 RDP homes waiting more than six months for Eskom supply
“Only Eskom can answer,” says Amahlathi Municipality spokesperson about Northern Node Farm in the Eastern Cape
Brief | 18 November 2024
Buffalo City ratepayers march to City Hall, rejecting electricity fee
A monthly maintenance network surcharge of between R376 and more than R700 came into effect on 1 July
News | 11 July 2024