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Lack of sanitation

Residents of newly occupied settlements demand basic services

2nd November 2020 Vincent Lali 0

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

Sewage runs through informal settlement in Cape Town

22nd September 2020 Vincent Lali 0

Dozens of shack dwellers say they have to contend with sewage and uncollected rubbish in Masondo informal settlement near Phase 9 in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein. Some […]

Eight years with no basic services in Silvertown: A photo essay

18th September 2020 Lilita Gcwabe 0

The inadequate and lack of services at Silvertown informal settlement near Malmesbury affects women the most.

Only one pit toilet for learners at Eastern Cape school

29th July 2020 Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 0

Despite government’s repeated promises to upgrade sanitation facilities in South African schools, pit toilets are all that is available to 200 learners at the school, and only one is usable.

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