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Houses demolished, families evicted near East London Airport

28th July 2020 Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 0

Despite the ongoing national state of disaster that prohibits evictions, the Department of Public Works says it demolished new and under construction structures that interfere with an airport runway.

Health workers in PE use Mkhize’s visit to highlight their plight

24th July 2020 Joseph Chirume 0

During his visit to the Port Elizabeth area, Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize admitted that the health facilities in the Eastern Cape are in an appalling state.

Zimbabwe informal workers cry foul over new lockdown restrictions

23rd July 2020 Christopher Mahove 0

Informal economy workers in Zimbabwe say the government imposed the lockdown without making sure they would have means to survive.

E Cape hospital workers struggle for protection

23rd July 2020 Mandla Mnyakama 0

Healthcare workers at Frere hospital in East London say that their working conditions have not changed since they last protested in June.

Zim employers taking advantage of longer working hours imposed by Covid

22nd July 2020 Christopher Mahove 0

Trade unions organising domestic workers in Zimbabwe say that employers are taking full advantage of the changing work environment imposed by the lockdown due to covid-19.

Alexandra food gardening in hard times

21st July 2020 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Covid-19 and the consequent lockdown has affected communal food gardens that contribute to food security for the poor in Alexandra.

Health Department calls police against careworkers

17th July 2020 Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 0

After being violently removed by the police from the offices of the health department, community careworkers vowed to continue their struggle.

Understanding the Covid-19 Pandemic and its social consequences

17th July 2020 Irna Senekal Siyabulela Mama Enver Motala 0

Elitsha Viewpoint Introduction In the richest country in the world we are told that More than twenty-four million US workers have applied for unemployment benefits in the […]

COVID-19 and Public Transport – From Crisis to a Crash

17th July 2020 Martin Jansen 0

Public transport in South Africa remains a public hazard 26 years into democracy.

Duncan Village residents not happy with relocation

16th July 2020 Mandla Mnyakama 0

Residents of Duncan Village informal settlement say they are not happy with being moved to temporary relocation units.

Zimbabwean food industry inspected for Covid compliance

15th July 2020 Christopher Mahove 0

A joint inspection survey by trade unions and the government reveals that most food producers in Zimbabwe are complying with covid-19 regulations but testing remains a challenge.

Re-blocking could cause conflict in Alex community

14th July 2020 Ramatamo Sehoai 0

Informal settlement residents and property owners in Alexandra township could be set on a collision course with each other as the national government intends to […]

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