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
Lottery spends millions fighting former employees
The National Lotteries Commission has already spent R5.7 million in only one of its legal battles
Brief | 28 April 2021
More than 500 learners not placed in schools in Buffalo City
Department has cut the school transport budget
Brief | 11 March 2021
Learners doorstop Eastern Cape Premier and MEC to complain about school conditions
Mabuyane promises to make sure officials are sent to the schools to assess the problems
News | 24 February 2021
Community health workers disrupt clinics in Eastern Cape
They have been demanding to be made permanent for years
By Johnnie Isaac and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik
News | 18 February 2021
Covid-19: Health department warning on initiation schools
Eastern Cape will probe issuing of certificates when schools are still closed
Brief | 25 November 2020