Literacy crisis: why Makhanda matters
Two interventions show what can and what can’t be done
By Jane Viedge
Feature | 15 December 2025
Unfenced army base outside Makhanda claims another life
At least six people have been killed or injured by explosives from the largely unfenced 6 SA Infantry Battalion training area
News | 20 November 2025
Contractor speaks out on Makana pump supply debacle
Municipality bungled a tender then scapegoated a director in an unfair dismissal
News | 25 August 2025
Makhanda: The collapse of an iconic South African city
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Feature | 29 July 2025
No water to put out fire: man dies
Neighbours in Makhanda say they could not save Thandisizwe Nondlwana when his house caught alight
Brief | 2 July 2025
Mass protest against failing Makana municipality
Archbishop calls for immediate removal of mayor, speaker and chief financial officer
Brief | 27 February 2025
Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed
Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations
Brief | 12 December 2024
Rhodes University plans water independence from municipality
“Our students and staff can no longer depend on a dying municipality” says vice-chancellor
Brief | 4 September 2024
Makhanda learners demand maths teacher
Mary Waters Secondary School learners have been protesting since Monday
Brief | 17 July 2024