Lerato Molete is a 15-year-old grade 9 learner from Badirile High School, in Ward 10 Khutsong (Gauteng). Her mother died when she was only a day old. Now she lives with her grandmother who looks after her. “The lockdown in…
Khutsong Students affected by the COVID-19 Lockdown Read Post »
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 3 of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Carletonville Read Post »
On 28 March 2020, Karibu! journalist Mzwandile Maila met with some homeless people to discuss the impact of coronavirus. Many homeless people in the area collect recyclable material that they sell for a living in the Merafong region. In these interviews,…
Homeless people are exposed to coronavirus during the Lockown Read Post »
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…
Day 2 of the Coronavirus Lockdown in Khutsong Read Post »
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…
CHWs organise against Coronavirus Read Post »
“The contract must be deemed illegal because the contract being performed by Merafong municipality violates the Labour Laws. It is an otherwise…”
Merafong Municipality fails to issue contracts Read Post »
“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…”
Khutsong Community ready to strike Read Post »
“The West Rand, more Community Health Care Workers (CHWs) are being exploited by West…”
CHWs Still Exploited Read Post »
“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,…”
Cables Stolen in Khutsong Read Post »
“On Tuesday, the 14th January 2020, the CHWs consulted with Khanya College’s Mass Advise Department (MAD) for assistance. They were…”
11 Months Without Pay Read Post »
“Mr Oupa Tsotetsi is an unemployed worker who had bought himself a grass cutting machine, after he saw a…”
Municipality fails to cut grass Read Post »
The community of Khutsong is affected by many sinkholes, which are caused by faulty municipal waterpipes. Maria Tshabalala, one of the resident affected by these sinkholes told Karibu! that the sinkholes started small, when there was a sewer water pipe…
Faulty pipes cause sinkholes in Khutsong Read Post »
