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Lack of access to clean water

Residents of newly occupied settlements demand basic services

2nd Nov 2020 Vincent Lali 0

Residents of newly occupied areas in Cape Town struggle to maintain a dignified life without water, electricity and sanitation services.

Over 130 villages are without water in Ngqushwa

20th Oct 2020 Nombulelo Damba 0

Villagers in Ngqushwa in the Eastern Cape say they have marched and sent petitions to authorities but little relief has been provided to their shortage of water.

Centane village without water for 6 years

14th Oct 2020 Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 0

Nombanjana’s taps have been dry since 2014 but the villagers received no emergency relief during the covid-19 lockdown. When leaders protested to the Amathola District Municipality, they were arrested.

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