Landfill site meant to serve Mthatha villagers left to vandals
R32-million was spent and the site was supposed to give the community a considerable rental income
Brief | 30 January 2025
The public swimming pool in this Eastern Cape town has been empty for four years
Ngcobo residents fear the pool will be vandalised and never reopen
Brief | 3 October 2024
King promises to help as extortion hits Mthatha schools
Syndicate closing down businesses and schools
News | 21 August 2024
At last, Ma Rosey can feed the 30 children in her care
Just R2,500 a month has made all the difference to this Mthatha crèche
By Liz McGregor
News | 7 May 2024
Children have to use an open field as a toilet at Mthatha primary school
Zwelinzima Primary has 200 learners and 13 staff but no toilets
Brief | 8 April 2024
Disabled learners turned away from school
Renovations at Mthatha school, closed last year after parents complained of poor conditions, have still not been completed
News | 5 April 2024
Mayor sends machinery to fix gravel road hours after Eastern Cape villagers block N2
Tyhalarha village residents say a previous peaceful protest brought no results
Brief | 4 March 2024
After 25 years, 81-year-old Mthatha widow finally gets an RDP house
“I don’t have much but I’m happy for a decent house,” says Ndenzeni Njwenene
Brief | 4 March 2024
81-year-old Mthatha widow waiting two decades for her house
Ndenzeni Njwenene first applied in 1999
News | 12 December 2023