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Nonceba Sikhulu uses an old mattress frame to protect her home from robbers in Silvertown, where crime is rife. She lost her previous shack in a fire. (Photo: Sibongile Portia Jonas)
EDONGWENI

No silver lining for Silvertown

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality does little to improve the living conditions in shack settlements in Gqeberha, residents say

  • Sibongile Portia Jonas
6 min read
The memorandum was signed by Infrastructure in South Africa, an entity of the department of public works and infrastructure; the national treasury; and the Development Bank of Southern Africa. (Madelene Cronjé/M&G)
ANNA MAJAVUXX

Still on temporary contracts after 12 years

Employees of the Expanded Public Works Programme have essentially become ‘permanent casuals’ who earn a pittance and have no job security

  • Anna Majavuxx
7 min read
EASTERN CAPE

Buses, taxis stoned in Port Elizabeth township

Buses and taxis were stoned by residents of Motherwell near Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, Eastern Cape police said.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ANTON REID

Motherwell captain dies after collapsing during match

Phil O’Donnell, captain of Scottish Premier League club Motherwell, died on Saturday after collapsing during a match. The 35-year-old midfielder fell to the ground at Fir Park…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read