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I was born in the shoe manufacturing town of Gweru in Zimbabwe,1970. I came to South Africa and did some odd jobs before writing for a number of publications. At present I am doing a Masters in Journalism through distance learning.

Heineken workers on an indefinite strike in Gqeberha

22nd August 2024 0

Heineken workers say they are earning less now than what they earned under the previous owners of the brewery 3 years ago.

Nelson Mandela Bay residents vote for better services and jobs for youth

30th May 2024 0

Voters in the Eastern Cape heeded the call to cast their ballots despite delays.

Water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay

29th March 2023 0

According to the municipality the current average level in the five dams that supply the metro is 13,27%.

Labour unions march against ailing healthcare services

3rd December 2021 0

Unions march for better working conditions and healthcare services in Nelson Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartman District Municipality.

Migrant truck drivers live in fear as government leads harassment campaign

1st December 2021 0

The government-led clampdown on foreign drivers has created fear and insecurity among foreign drivers, both documented and undocumented.

Clover workers strike against Israeli owners

30th November 2021 0

The Clover workers are striking over salary cuts and retrenchments while calling for a boycott of the dairy company’s products in solidarity with Palestine.

Activists and union members march for Basic Income Grant

11th November 2021 0

The Cry of the Xcluded demand a basic income grant of R1,500 which they say will meet the immediate needs of the unemployed.

Paralysed mother of four proffered a rescue from living in squalor

3rd November 2021 0

The EC Department of Human Settlements has called on the Sundays River Municipality to provide alternative accommodation for the Dlwengu family.

Numsa members want no deal with Sizwe Medical Aid

28th October 2021 0

Sizwe Medical Aid in the experience of dissenting auto workers has failed to pay doctors’ bills and bankrupted members.

No Sassa grants for careworkers in Gqeberha

18th October 2021 0

The EC health department is accused of not opening vacancies for the permanent employment of community care workers.

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