Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed
The town has experienced water shortages since 2012, but an upgrade to the water treatment works started in 2015 is still not complete
Brief | 10 July 2024
Last-minute Lottery funding for the National Arts Festival
Following a successful appeal, the festival has finally got R10-million
Brief | 27 June 2024
National Arts Festival battles to get much-needed Lottery funding
The decision not to fund the country’s longest running arts festival was communicated a month before its start date
News | 13 June 2024
Three years after a court order, illegal dumps in Makhanda have not been cleared
There has been only partial compliance by the municipality, while numerous dumpsites continue to plague residents
Brief | 23 May 2024
Deadline for Makhanda water works upgrades missed – again
Completion of work at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works has been extended for the third time in six months
News | 13 May 2024
14 years after court order, government starts building special school in Makhanda
Amasango Career School’s permanent premises to be completed by 2027
Brief | 29 April 2024
The only post office open in Makhanda has not had electricity for nine months
Staff use their cellphones to light their work
News | 16 April 2024
Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords
Brief | 26 February 2024
Ayanda Kota, who dedicated his life to fighting for the underdog, has died
Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist
By Loyiso Dyongman and GroundUp Staff
Obituary | 23 February 2024