Community care workers on strike for permanent jobs
Community healthcare workers are on the frontline in the battle against the covid-19 pandemic, yet in the Eastern Cape are still ‘volunteers’.
Mandla Mnyakama
Covid numbers at Eastern Cape universities spike
The surge in numbers of students testing positive is a cause for concern for universities in the Eastern Cape.
Federations unite against corruption, poverty and austerity
On World Day For Decent Work, trade union federations in South Africa declared a national strike against the winds of austerity blowing out the national treasury.
Bucket toilets not cleaned since April in East London informal settlement
The unhygienic situation is a sign of an uncaring government.
E Cape government says all is well amid Nehawu’s national action
Despite national protests called by the National Education Heath and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) to highlight the ailing public healthcare system, the Eastern Cape government […]
Men threaten female job-seekers
Women job-seekers have asked for government protection from sex pests.
Life stinks for East London township residents
Overflowing sewage pollutes numerous settlements around the Eastern Cape city and makes living there unbearable.
E Cape hospital workers struggle for protection
Healthcare workers at Frere hospital in East London say that their working conditions have not changed since they last protested in June.
Duncan Village residents not happy with relocation
Residents of Duncan Village informal settlement say they are not happy with being moved to temporary relocation units.
Gugulethu backyarders protest against rumoured evictions
Ramaphosa Informal Settlement residents say the City should expect more protests if it does not back down from planning evictions.
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