Taxi operators contravene COVID-19 measures
In Carletonville, minibus operators have not been adhering to measures announced by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula’s to slow the spread of COVID-19. Minister Fikile Mbalula has said no…
Queues outside shops, banks and post offices despite rules against overcrowding
In Carletonville on 1 April 2020, payment of child support social grants contravened many of the crowd prohibitions as stated by the President of South Africa and the Lockdown Regulations. SASSA announced on 26 March 2020, that it would pay social…
Zama zamas operating despite COVID-19 Lockdown Announcement by President
It is business as usual for the zama zama miners at an illegal mine, near Carletonville. The zama zamas are operating in disused mine shafts in mines where they wash gravel by hand to find precious…
Day 3 of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Carletonville
A taxi driver was arrested today for violating the rules and regulations under which the taxis are supposed to be operating during the COVID-19 lockdown. The taxi that the arrested driver was driving was found with an overloading of 14 passengers,…
Day 2 of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Khutsong
On the second day of the national COVID-19 lockdown (28 March), there were fewer people moving around Khutsong than the day before. People are complying with the regulations imposed on them to stop the spread of the highly infectious…
CHWs organise against Coronavirus
On 13March 2020, the Gauteng Community Health Care Forum (the Forum) held a scheduled meeting of office bearers to discuss current Forum business. The meeting looked at the impact COVID-19…
Merafong Municipality fails to issue contracts
“The contract must be deemed illegal because the contract being performed by Merafong municipality violates the Labour Laws. It is an otherwise…”
Khutsong Community ready to strike
“It is unfortunate that the political arena is being extended to disrupt the lives of community members through actions that are not connected to the…”
CHWs Still Exploited
“The West Rand, more Community Health Care Workers (CHWs) are being exploited by West…”
Cables Stolen in Khutsong
“Criminals are digging up streets to get access to the main supply. The municipality has an obligation to put an end to electric theft. The police,…”
11 Months Without Pay
“On Tuesday, the 14th January 2020, the CHWs consulted with Khanya College’s Mass Advise Department (MAD) for assistance. They were…”
Municipality fails to cut grass
“Mr Oupa Tsotetsi is an unemployed worker who had bought himself a grass cutting machine, after he saw a…”
