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School Governing Bodies order immediate shutdown of primary schools
But Eastern Cape Department of Education says only Cabinet has the authority to close schools
News | 20 July 2020
Mob burns Covid-19 facility and community hall
Ward councillor’s family moved to safehouse after their home was also attacked
By Vincent Lali
News | 20 July 2020
Community leader shot in escalating electricity battle
Attempts by SAPS and municipality to intervene have not yet reduced tension
News | 20 July 2020
Clinic without proper electricity and running water for ten months
Staff say they make daily trips to collect water from the nearest facility about 10km away
News | 17 July 2020
RDP homeowners and shack dwellers clash over electricity
Nkandla residents tried to remove connections from Endlovini informal settlement in Port Elizabeth
News | 17 July 2020
KZN hospital shut down, patients evacuated
“Thanks for the opportunity but we will not be commenting” says provincial health department
News | 17 July 2020
Johannesburg suburb donates “trikes” and uniforms to reclaimers
City says residents and organisations must work together to formalise reclaimers
By Zoë Postman
News | 17 July 2020
Eskom users, fined for bridging electricity, beg to be reconnected
In Orange Farm many residents have been disconnected for two years because they can’t pay the R6k remedial fee
News | 16 July 2020
“We want evictees back” says Mfuleni community leader
City says it will continue preventing the illegal occupation of its temporary houses
By Vincent Lali
News | 16 July 2020