Articles for Joseph Bracken
KZN budget cuts hit childcare organisations hard
In 2022/23 Department of Social Development funding for non-profit organisations was R755-million. It has dropped to R695-million.
News | 28 May 2024
Not enough places in children’s centres after budget cuts
Children in KZN are being placed in foster care instead of care centres
News | 20 May 2024
Water-starved eThekwini families are being charged for “free” municipal water
Private contractor is selling water out of trucks
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 6 May 2024
Durban strike: Why it happened and what the fallout has been
Mayor says it will take two weeks to clear waste backlog
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Joseph Bracken
News | 15 March 2024
Water is being sold illegally in eThekwini
Desperate households resort to paying for water from unmarked trucks
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Feature | 7 March 2024
“I want to put my head on the block” –Minister Senzo Mchunu promises angry eThekwini residents tap water by April
Some parts of eThekwini have been without water for seven years
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 27 February 2024
Unemployed doctors march to Department of Health
They demand permanent jobs and no budget cuts to healthcare
Brief | 12 February 2024
Nearly 100,000 households in Msunduzi have no refuse collection
As illegal dumps mushroom, the municipality is trying to expand rubbish collection services
News | 9 February 2024
uMngeni protesters block road after municipality refuses to fix their power
Residents were in the dark for four days before taking to the streets
Brief | 8 February 2024