Bush toilets and bucket water for occupiers of RDP houses and their rightful owners
Lack of basic services is at the centre of discontent in two East London settlements.
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Sassa withholds grants from thousands for not disclosing their income
Sassa’s verification process has had dire consequences for many grant beneficiaries.
Fight over RDP homes in East London
The seven-year-long fight over ownership of RDP houses continues with no end in sight.
Court rules against Home Affairs on Omotoso arrest
Protesters outside the East London court were furious over the release of Omotoso.
Clergy support closure of Omotoso church and his deportation
Different groups protested outside East London Magistrates Court where Timothy Omotoso appeared.
Enyobeni survivors testify in court
The Inquest will resume in June with Enyobeni owner expected to testify.
Footage from Enyobeni security cameras show panic and tragedy unfold
CCTV footage inside and outside of Enyobeni Tavern reveal what happened on the night of 26 June 2022.
Enyobeni Tavern manager accuses court of fabricating evidence
The Enyobeni Tavern inquest continues with the testimony of experts until the end of this week.
Scopa slates Buffalo City for wasting hundreds of millions of rands on infrastructure projects
Scopa says it is alarmed following an oversight visit to Buffalo City.
Minibus taxi blockade shuts down East London
Taxi drivers blocked roads in East London in solidarity with a taxi boss accused of serious crimes.
Buffalo City Metro under fire for audit and governance failures
Buffalo City Metro’s finances have been a mess for years and pressure is mounting for meaningful action against corruption and mismanagement.
Students have higher education minister on-side against University of Fort Hare
The minister has given Fort Hare five days to come up with an implementation plan and report on issues facing students.
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