“Velile Senior Secondary School, located in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape under Ndlambe municipality, has been deteriorating over the last 10 years, much like many others in working class communities. The school was built in 1997 as a temporary solution…”
High School Deteriorates Amid Municipality Neglect Read Post »
“The postponement of the 2025 budget speech has caused frustration among many people who feel that the Finance Department lacks planning and communication. The highly anticipated budget speech was initially scheduled for 19 February 2025. It was postponed due to…”
Postponed Budget Speech Undermines Plight of Working Class People Read Post »
“On Thursday, the Water Community Action Network (WaterCAN) and JoburgCAN came together to protest the current budget the City of Johannesburg allocated for water infrastructure-related work. The peaceful picket started at 09:30 AM with around 25 people holding placards, but…”
WaterCan, JoburgCAN Picket Joined by Civic Organisations – Fix Water They Say! Read Post »
“For over five years, the community of Makhanda has been struggling with a severe water crisis. Despite numerous complaints, protests, and community meetings, the local municipality has failed to act in the community’s interest. In the past, the Gift of…”
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis Read Post »
“For people with diabetes, access to clean water is important for managing their condition. Since 2023, the community of Makhaza and Nkanini in Cape Town, embarked on a journey to prioritise the health and well-being of residents by giving them…”
The importance of water testing in community Health Read Post »
“On the 12 and 13 August 2024, residents of Emaphupheni at Etwatwa, a township near Benoni in Ekurhuleni, held a massive protest against taxi routes and high taxi prices. The protest started in the early hours of the morning of…”
Emaphupheni Residents Protest High Taxi Prices and Taxi Routes Read Post »
“Water maintenance will be taking place from 24 June 2024. It will affect the pump line of Eikenhof and some parts of the city. The water situation leaves the city in huge disappointment putting the businesses, residents, and visitors in…”
Water Shortage leaves the City of Johannesburg CBD Disappointed Read Post »
“More than 250 people made their way to Ext 1 Eldorado Park at PUSH (Persevere Until Something Happens) responding to an invitation by Khanya College. The invitation to community members to come for a Mass Advice Day (MAD) took place…”
Youth Concern over Conditions During MAD Read Post »
“On 20 June 2024, Khanya College organised a Mass Legal Advice Day (MAD) for the communities of Eldorado Park, Kliptown, and surrounding areas in Soweto. This event was aimed at providing important legal assistance and advice to people who face…”
Khanya College Hosts Mass Legal Advice Day Amid Disappointment from Home Affairs Read Post »
“Jo’burg City residents will face a disrupted water supply from 22 June until 29 July 2024, that’s according to a notice released by Rand Water on 3 June 2024. The most recent communique by Johannesburg Water alerts residents in areas…”
37-Day Maintenance to Cause Disruptions in Water Flow in Joburg Read Post »
“Working class communities face big challenges in their efforts to form mutual aid or community solidarity projects. These mutual aid projects range from community gardens, reading clubs, or disaster relief, which are important for community development and community resilience. One…”
Working Class Communities Struggle to Establish Mutual Aid Projects Read Post »
“South Africa, a country grappling with rising gender-based violence (GBV), femicide, and violence against children, has a government that contradicts its words with actions. Despite assurances of working tirelessly to address GBV, the government continues to sabotage organisations fighting against…”
Budget Cuts Leave GBV Survivors in the Cold Read Post »
