A teacher described the difficult situation Zimbabwean teachers face. Photo: Joseph Chirume A teacher in Zimbabwe says his salary is not enough to support him and his family of six. He claims that he made more money in the four months he worked on a citrus farm in South Africa. The teacher says he and others have to offer extra lessons to just make a living wage. The Zimbabwe … [Read more...] about I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe
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Civil society criticises Gender Commission box-ticking exercise
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has shortlisted 24 candidates to serve in the Commission for Gender Equality as Commissioners. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has shortlisted 24 candidates to serve on the Commission for Gender Equality as commissioners. The public has … [Read more...] about Civil society criticises Gender Commission box-ticking exercise
South Africa does need some gas in the energy mix – just not the kind Gwede Mantashe wants
Biodigester at Sakhile Early Childhood Development Center in Obonjaneni in Drakensberg, funded by the Engaged Scholarship Program at UNISA. Photo: Celestin Sempuga Of the multitude of crises facing South Africa at the moment, the energy crisis probably receives the most coverage; “loadshedding” is a swear word among South Africans. Other problems, however, are more likely to be … [Read more...] about South Africa does need some gas in the energy mix – just not the kind Gwede Mantashe wants
City intensifies operations against unlicensed amaphela taxis
Residents from Nyanga, Phillipi and Crossroad have been forced to walk far distances to Borcherds Quarry near the N2 to take a bus to work. Photos: Siphokazi Mnyobe Amaphela taxi drivers and the City of Cape Town are at loggerheads over the recent spate of violence following the impounding of unlicensed operators across the metro. A meeting between the drivers, police, the … [Read more...] about City intensifies operations against unlicensed amaphela taxis
1,000 people share two toilets at this informal settlement
Residents from New Germany informal settlement in Durban, gather to be addressed by officials from the eThekwini mayor’s office after protesting over a lack of basic services. Photo supplied. Police are monitoring a section of the M19 at Reservoir Hills in Durban, after some residents blocked carriageways in both directions with burning tyres and stones on Tuesday morning. SAPS … [Read more...] about 1,000 people share two toilets at this informal settlement
