Education department promises bicycles to school pleading for scholar transport
School Governing Body member claims school has been asking for transport for ten years, but Eastern Cape government denies it
Brief | 6 April 2021
Grandmother watched her 3-year-old grandson being electrocuted
The boy’s family believes his death could have been avoided had the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality given them services
Brief | 30 March 2021
Parents protest at Eastern Cape education department after broken promises
“We are here to give the District Director seven days to respond to our memorandum of demands or he will see the wrath of the parents”
News | 29 March 2021
Principal accused of child abuse makes court appearance
Eastern Cape MEC for Education visits school and family
Brief | 25 March 2021
Controversial Watsons’ wind farm approval overturned on review
The company has been given until 1 April to appeal against the decision by the Department of Environment
By John Yeld
News | 24 March 2021
Shack dwellers clash over illegal electricity
Ward councillor and residents blame community leaders for allowing more people to move in, resulting in overcrowding
News | 23 March 2021
Spar workers strike over pay
Union asked for 8.1% while the company is offering 3%
Brief | 23 March 2021
Gqeberha communities march on councillor’s office
They say he is neglecting his duty but councillor believes actions against him are “politically motivated”
News | 23 March 2021
Farm workers say they have nothing to celebrate on Human Rights Day
Illegal evictions of farm dwellers on the rise, says union
News | 23 March 2021