Our living conditions deserve the same attention as Coronavirus, say angry shackdwellers
Roads blocked, buses set alight in Port Elizabeth
News | 25 March 2020
Raw sewage flowing since October from broken pipe in PE
Residents say they have repeatedly reported the issue, but municipal workers never come
Brief | 24 March 2020
Families moved to “serviced sites” say they are worse off than before
131 households in Jaagvlakte find themselves without water
News | 24 March 2020
Residents vow to fight for services at funeral for boy killed by illegal electricity connection
Angry mourners defy government’s ban on gatherings of more than 100 people
Brief | 23 March 2020
Covid-19: Circumcision schools suspended in Eastern Cape
Teams sent to Chris Hani, Komani, OR Tambo and Port St John’s to “rescue boys” in illegal schools, says Provincial Chair of House of Traditional leaders
News | 23 March 2020
Informal settlements rise up against municipality’s “lies”
Roads blocked and cars stoned
Brief | 20 March 2020
PE community leaders blame mayco member for failed relocation
MMC for Human Settlements Andile Mfunda under fire but standing firm
News | 20 March 2020
Covid-19: Makhanda residents and Red Cross concerned over water scarcity
Makana municipality says it does not have enough water to stop cuts
Brief | 19 March 2020
Tensions high in informal settlement after child is electrocuted
Riemvasmaak residents plan action after the funeral of Royden Plaatjies
News | 19 March 2020