Protesting employees protest outside the municipal premises last week. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro The City of Ekurhuleni has failed to keep its promise to pay close to 1,000 security employees working for companies contracted to the City, the Private Sector Workers Union (PSWU) has said. About 70 workers have been protesting since last week. They are from two companies: … [Read more...] about Outsourced guards accuse Ekurhuleni municipality of failing to pay them
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Video: Free State municipality fails to provide water to communities
[embedded content] In Parys, Free State, the water supply is becoming ever more erratic, exacerbated by loadshedding. Many people have to walk kilometres to get water. This has caused great dissatisfaction and sparked violent protests. © 2023 GroundUp. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. You may republish this … [Read more...] about Video: Free State municipality fails to provide water to communities
“We are living in a pool of sewage” says Joburg resident
The sewage pool in the basement of Chelsea House, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Photos: Musawenkosi Cabe Chelsea House, managed by the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO), is in a state of collapse. The six-storey building with 120 units is dilapidated and has a pool of sewage water in the basement. JOSHCO says the building has been condemned and tenants were advised six … [Read more...] about “We are living in a pool of sewage” says Joburg resident
Gqeberha shack dwellers demand houses after waiting 24 years
Rolihlahla informal settlement residents blocked Old Uitenhage Road with burning tyres, storm water pipes and rocks on Thursday morning. Photos: Mkhuseli Sizani People living in shacks in Rolihlahla in Gqeberha protested on Thursday demanding houses. Established in 1999, the informal settlement lacks basic services. Construction of serviced sites started but stopped suddenly … [Read more...] about Gqeberha shack dwellers demand houses after waiting 24 years
Dire shortage of school places for autistic children
Autism Matters founder Nobathembu Qosho doing a lesson with some learners who have autism and have not yet been given placement. These classes are held at Coega Primary School in Wells Estate, Gqeberha. Photo: Joseph Chirume Gqeberha parents of children who have autism want the provincial education department to do more to create more placements at Quest School for Learners … [Read more...] about Dire shortage of school places for autistic children
