Last week, residents in Geluksdal, Ekurhuleni, were on the streets protesting over the loss of free basic electricity for all households. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro Last week, Ekurhuleni was rocked by riots in Tembisa and Geluksdal in which four people died. One of the main drivers of the protests came from people sitting since May without free basic electricity, after a change … [Read more...] about This is why Tembisa residents started deadly riots
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SJC’s suspended general manager charged with fraud in excess of R730,000
SJC staff and members picketed outside the Lingelethu West Police Station on 29 July demanding the arrest of suspended general manager Xolani Klaas. Photo: Mary-Anne Gontsana Xolani Klaas, suspended GM of the SJC, granted R10,000 bail. Klaas is accused of fraud in excess of R730,000. The prosecution revealed that Klaas has two previous convictions for fraud and theft from … [Read more...] about SJC’s suspended general manager charged with fraud in excess of R730,000
Eastern Cape towns without water for two weeks
Workers of Amathole District Municipality picket outside the East London High Court on Thursday where a matter involving the workers and dismissed municipal manager Thandekile Mnyimba was to be heard. Photo: Johnnie Isaac. Amathole District Municipality workers are striking for higher wages. The Eastern Cape government and the municipality have blamed water outages in towns … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape towns without water for two weeks
Sex workers are angry with the Gender Commission. Here’s why
About 60 sex workers and supporters march through Cape Town’s city centre to the Commission on Gender Equality’s provincial offices. Photos: Tariro Washinyira Activists at Sex Workers Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT), Sisonke and the Asijiki Coalition are accusing members of the Commission on Gender Equality of using their positions to impose their personal moral views on issues like … [Read more...] about Sex workers are angry with the Gender Commission. Here’s why
When a car is your only home
Dane Herrington calls his 1984 Ford Sierra “The Great White”. Purchased in 1989, the car has clocked up hundreds of thousands of kilometres on South Africa’s roads. For ten years, he has lived in his car. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks When Dane Herrington goes to bed, he moves his belongings, books and clothing to the front of his beloved 1984 Ford Sierra. He sleeps on a large … [Read more...] about When a car is your only home
