Lack of diesel to run a water pump to fill this tank is one of the reasons taps have stayed dry in Mnyamaneni, despite nearly R6-million spent on a water project since 2020. Photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Nearly R6-million has been spent on the Mnyamaneni village water project near Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, but taps are dry, because there is no diesel for a generator for … [Read more...] about R6-million spent on water project but no diesel to run the pump
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Cape Town’s notorious unfinished freeway finally gives way to Foreshore development
Release of land along Buitengracht Street is the beginning of the development of the Gateway Precinct. Photo: Steve Kretzmann/WCN Land reserved for Cape Town’s notorious unfinished Foreshore freeway project has been relinquished by the province to the City. This removes the main obstacle to develop the Gateway Precinct that will link the Foreshore, Bo-Kaap and De … [Read more...] about Cape Town’s notorious unfinished freeway finally gives way to Foreshore development
Can this township become a model for bike transport?
A walkabout or “talking streets” event was held in Langa to discuss the future of transport in the Cape Town township. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks A pedestrian crossing where vehicles almost never stop. Bicycle lanes obstructed by parked cars. An informal market that is starting to use bicycles to deliver their product. These are some of the issues raised during a walkabout or … [Read more...] about Can this township become a model for bike transport?
Vavi rubbishes Jim’s recall manoeuvre
SAFTU general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has responded to a call by Irvin Jim, the NUMSA general secretary, that he be recalled. Zwelinzima Vavi, general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), has blasted the attempt to recall him from his post by the national executive committee of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). In a 7 … [Read more...] about Vavi rubbishes Jim’s recall manoeuvre
GROUNDVIEW: NEHAWU has lost a vital opportunity
Strikers closed off roads near Laetitia Bam hospital in Kariega. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane It would be a pity if the cruel behaviour and callous remarks of some members of the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) blinded public opinion to the reasons for their strike. The strike over wages has paralysed some hospitals and government offices this week. Some … [Read more...] about GROUNDVIEW: NEHAWU has lost a vital opportunity
