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CHILD GRANTS

Many child support grant recipients left without money for January

Sassa spokesperson denies there is a problem, but officials speaking anonymously say otherwise

  • Daniel Steyn
  • Qaqamba Falithenjwa
  • Thamsanqa Mbovane
2 min read
Nelson Mandela Bay councillors were forced by residents to visit filthy Siboni Street. Photos: Thamsanqa Mbovane
KARIEGA

Residents force Nelson Mandela Bay councillors to walk in streets flowing with sewage

The protesters in Kariega said they had for years been asking for roads and drains to be fixed

  • Thamsanqa Mbovane
3 min read
Six-year-old Liyema Nzewuza drowned in a hole filled with sewage last week. Municipal workers covered the hole up but when GroundUp went back, the filthy water was oozing out again. Photo by Thamsanqa Mbovane
BOY DROWNS IN SEWAGE

Furious residents confront Kariega officials after child drowns in sewage

Six-year-old Liyema Nzewuza will be buried today

  • Thamsanqa Mbovane
2 min read
About 300 people from wards 46 and 47 blocked the busy Matanzima Road near KwaNobuhle on Monday. Their electricity had been off since Friday after cables were stolen in the area. Photos: Thamsanqa Mbovane
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor suspects cable theft was ‘an act of sabotage’

Power was restored on Monday night to about 50 000 residents after days without electricity

  • Thamsanqa Mbovane
2 min read