Thatchfield Ridge residents in Centurion blocked a busy main road in the community on Wednesday morning, demanding that the City of Tshwane and Rand Water restore their water. They have been without consistent running water for about three weeks. Photo: Chris Gilili Residents of Thatchfield Ridge in Centurion took their frustration to the streets on Wednesday, using their cars … [Read more...] about Centurion protesters block streets over three-week water outage
GroundUp
After decades living in council flats, tenants want title deeds
Christina Smith, 83, has lived in Alra Park flats in Nigel for 30 years. She says she now fears eviction as she can’t pay her rent. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro Tenants who have been renting garden flats in Alra Park, Nigel, for decades from the City of Ekurhuleni say they now want title deeds. Most of the households are headed by pensioners struggling to pay rent and live with … [Read more...] about After decades living in council flats, tenants want title deeds
Asbestos found in old hospital intended for homeless shelter
The Robbie Nurock Day Hospital site is not suitable for a homeless shelter because there is asbestos in the building, according to Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. The building is currently unused. Photos: Matthew Hirsch The old Robbie Nurock Day Hospital in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, will not be converted into a shelter for homeless people as planned. The R4.5-million … [Read more...] about Asbestos found in old hospital intended for homeless shelter
Court challenge to SIU findings against Nelson Mandela Bay’s Covid spending fails
Illustration: Lisa Nelson A Special Investigating Unit report that found irregularities in a R26.4-million toilet tender during the Covid pandemic stands. The High Court dismissed a bid by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to review and set aside the report. The judge said the municipality’s challenge was based on its “aversion or dislike” of the findings, and this was not a … [Read more...] about Court challenge to SIU findings against Nelson Mandela Bay’s Covid spending fails
Social Justice Coalition battling to stay afloat
The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) is battling to stay afloat during investigations into financial mismanagement by a top employee. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks Once one of Cape Town’s foremost social movements, the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) is battling to stay afloat in the midst of investigations into financial mismanagement by a top employee. Former SJC general … [Read more...] about Social Justice Coalition battling to stay afloat
