Duncan Village residents chase away government officials
Residents upset that officials were accompanied by people affiliated to the ward councillor who they say has neglected them
News | 22 September 2021
Banking glitch triggers health workers’ strike in Eastern Cape
Department of Health promises employees will get salary within hours
Brief | 17 September 2021
PRASA blames Covid-19 and vandalism for collapsing East London train service
Some stations GroundUp visited were derelict
By Johnnie Isaac and James Stent
News | 7 September 2021
Poor policing blamed as vigilantes face justice in Mdantsane
Four members of a local anti-crime forum in court on several charges, including murder
Brief | 3 September 2021
Mdantsane residents come out in support of vigilantism accused
March in support of members of an anti-crime forum charged with murdering a security guard
News | 31 August 2021
Woman dies after waiting seven hours for ambulance in East London
Health department says the service is under extreme pressure due to increases in Covid-19 infections. But apparently only 300 of its 440 ambulances are operational
News | 30 August 2021
Prisoners accuse government of parole delays
While Correctional Services denies there is a backlog, the Judicial Inspectorate says there is a problem
News | 26 August 2021
East London residents say they live in filth
Rubbish strewn and sewage flooded streets are a daily curse in Duncan Village
Brief | 18 June 2021
Parents shut down school over inflated rent
Governing body says R138k per month building is unsuitable for schooling
News | 3 June 2021