Articles for Mary-Anne Gontsana
SASSA not processing new disability grant applications during the pandemic
“I came here with my letter to apply for a grant. I didn’t even make it through the gate”
News | 21 July 2020
Motshekga snubs teachers’ unions
Minister says she’s consulting, but unions say it’s not with them
News | 15 July 2020
“Anti-social behaviour” could soon disqualify you from renting from the City
Public comment on draft housing allocation policy open till 21 July
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and James Stent
News | 9 July 2020
New LGBTQI+ draft guidelines for schools critically flawed say education activists
Western Cape Education Department is evaluating comments on its Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Guidelines
News | 9 July 2020
Nomandla Yako, who defied Thabo Mbeki by importing HIV medicines, has died
TAC activist who lived openly with HIV succumbs to Covid-19
Obituary | 1 July 2020
Covid-19: School principals ask President to close schools
“Our children and teachers are terrified”
News | 24 June 2020
Life in a shack when you’re in a wheelchair
Every day Nonceba Siyobi sits in the doorway of her home hoping a passerby will help her to the nearest toilet
News | 4 June 2020
Contractor says school feeding scheme isn’t viable if only two grades return
“Normally I would deliver for 5,000 but now my delivery will only be for 677 in grades 7 and 12.”
News | 29 May 2020
Philippi residents cry foul over stagnant water
City blames company building CTM in Mitchells Plain for damaged pipeline
News | 15 May 2020