Grahamstown - The Makana Cape municipality will spend nearly R3 million in an attempt to completely do away with the bucket toilet system. Municipal manager for Makana Municipality in Grahamstown, Ntombekhaya Baart, said while the municipality had already eradicated 80 percent of all bucket toilets in the municipality, a decision was made last year to spend R2.6 million for … [Read more...] about It’s not the municipality’s mandate to eradicate the bucket system
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Time to rise, SA youth
Pretoria - South African youth need to take a stand and actively map a path towards a better future, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday. He called on young people to channel their energies towards positive initiatives. The President said the youth of the 1976 Soweto uprising should be an inspiration for today's youth to be active agents of positive change. "As … [Read more...] about Time to rise, SA youth
Zuma speaks out on service delivery protests
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says municipalities should communicate with citizens at all times to reduce the level of frustration and anger among people who demand service delivery. "When there is a delay, they should be informed. If there is water or electricity cuts, for whatever reason, they should be informed and told when this will be fixed," Zuma said on … [Read more...] about Zuma speaks out on service delivery protests
Zuma receives Makana award
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has something to smile about today: he has been bestowed with the Freedom of Makana Award in Grahamstown. The Makana Municipality says the award, which is its highest honour, is in recognition of Zuma's role in South Africa hosting a successful FIFA World Cup, his performance in the political sphere of the country and contribution to the … [Read more...] about Zuma receives Makana award
