Philip Du Toit, 67, bought his three-roomed home for R45,000 in 2008, and lives with his girlfriend Charmaine Pulito and his son. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks In 2015, 300 residents of Paradise Park in Hermanus were served with notices to vacate after the park ran afoul of municipal regulations. Paradise Park was sold to a developer in 2017. The residents, however, refused … [Read more...] about Trouble in Paradise Park: the seven-year battle to keep eviction at bay
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R350-a-month grant extended until March 2024
The Social Relief of Distress grant has been extended for a year. Archive photo of social grants queue: Mary-Anne Gontsana The R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is being extended for an additional year until March 2024, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday. Presenting his medium term budget policy statement to Parliament, Godongwana said: “The SRD … [Read more...] about R350-a-month grant extended until March 2024
Protesters shut down Polokwane, demanding water
Protesters from Seshego in Limpopo closed down the centre of Polokwane on Wednesday and blocked the N1 to demand that mayor fix water supply issues. Photos: Bernard Chiguvare Protesters from Seshego in Limpopo closed down the centre of Polokwane on Wednesday and blocked the N1. They demanded that the Mayor take steps to fix the water supply. They say their taps keep running … [Read more...] about Protesters shut down Polokwane, demanding water
Rural Amathole villages unite to fix water scheme
Elderly women in the Amathole collect water at least twice a day from nearby streams and puddles because their taps are dry. Photo: Daniel Steyn The Mncwasa dam in Amathole, Eastern Cape, is full of fresh water. But taps remain dry in most of the 40 villages that are supposed to receive water from the dam. The Equality Collective, a non-profit company based in Nqileni village, … [Read more...] about Rural Amathole villages unite to fix water scheme
City of Cape Town’s new transport plan ditches big legacy projects
The City of Cape Town’s new transport plan, out for public comment, plans to reduce traffic congestion and make public transport more affordable and attractive to commuters. Photo: Steve Kretzmann The City of Cape Town’s new transport plan proposes lowering the cost of commuting and reducing the time spent in traffic. The City also wants to promote walking and cycling and … [Read more...] about City of Cape Town’s new transport plan ditches big legacy projects
