The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that Eskom can attach the bank accounts of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality in North West Province. Photo: Brian Turner via Flickr (CC BY 2.0) The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that Eskom can attach the bank accounts of the City of Matlosana Local Municipality in the North West Province after the municipality reneged on previous … [Read more...] about Eskom goes after delinquent municipality’s bank accounts
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City opens criminal case against flood victims occupying community hall
Some of the families who are occupying the Chris Hani Community Hall in Mfuleni after heavy flooding in June. Photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik The City of Cape Town says it has opened a criminal case against people living in the Chris Hani Community Hall in Mfuleni since 14 June. About 60 families, mostly women and children, moved to the hall without permission after their shacks … [Read more...] about City opens criminal case against flood victims occupying community hall
Minister proposes increase to Covid grant income threshold
Social Development minister Lindiwe Zulu has proposed that the income threshold for SRD applicants be increased from R350 to R624. Meanwhile many people have been waiting months for their approved grants to be paid. Archive photo: Masego Mafata Many people who rely on the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant say they have been waiting for months for their payments. SASSA has … [Read more...] about Minister proposes increase to Covid grant income threshold
SASSA in Khayelitsha closed until further notice, says agency
Scores of beneficiaries have been turned away at the gates of the SASSA office in Khayelitsha. The branch closed on Thursday. SASSA says the building is being renovated and will only be ready next year. Photo: Vincent Lali The SASSA office in Khayelitsha has closed to the surprise of hundreds of beneficiaries. People arriving at the office on Friday said they were shocked to … [Read more...] about SASSA in Khayelitsha closed until further notice, says agency
One 5,000-litre water tank for 5,000 people in Nelson Mandela Bay
Neliswa Mnikina of Chris Hani in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, has one of only four RDP houses with running water. She said she can’t supply the whole area. Photos: Thamsanqa Mbovane “I can’t supply the whole village with water! I am not the government!” says Patrick Yayi, of Chris Hani village in KwaNobuhle, Kariega. “At night, I hear people intruding into my yard and going straight to … [Read more...] about One 5,000-litre water tank for 5,000 people in Nelson Mandela Bay
