PRASA blames Covid-19 and vandalism for collapsing East London train service
Some stations GroundUp visited were derelict
By Johnnie Isaac and James Stent
News | 7 September 2021
Taps run dry as water crisis deepens in Makhanda
“The recent rains haven’t had the desired impact on our dams” says municipality
News | 7 September 2021
Poor policing blamed as vigilantes face justice in Mdantsane
Four members of a local anti-crime forum in court on several charges, including murder
Brief | 3 September 2021
Mdantsane residents come out in support of vigilantism accused
March in support of members of an anti-crime forum charged with murdering a security guard
News | 31 August 2021
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
People without identity documents could be vaccinated from October - health department
Motorcade promotes Covid vaccination in Nelson Mandela Bay
By Thamsanqa Mbovane and Mkhuseli Sizani
News | 26 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
Crucial services lost because of library vandals
Several libraries in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro were unable to reopen in August even for a limited service
Brief | 25 August 2021
Couple living with disability left homeless by fire
Yoliswa Maneli and Andisile January want to be allocated one of the many unoccupied houses in the area
Brief | 24 August 2021