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South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers – Gqeberha in the News

11 November 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers: Residents of Powerline informal settlement in Gqeberha say their portable toilets are filled to the brim with faeces. Rubbish is strewn everywhere and water tanks in the community have not been ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. String of broken promises sinks luxury yacht company, court hears: The managers of Tag Yachts SA appeared to have “robbed Peter to pay Paul” as their investors … [Read more...] about South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers – Gqeberha in the News

South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers – Gqeberha in the News

10 November 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers: Residents of Powerline informal settlement in Gqeberha say their portable toilets are filled to the brim with faeces. Rubbish is strewn everywhere and water tanks in the community have not been ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. String of broken promises sinks luxury yacht company, court hears: The managers of Tag Yachts SA appeared to have “robbed Peter to pay Paul” as their investors … [Read more...] about South Africa: Overflowing Toilets, Piles of Rubbish and Empty Water Tanks Plague Gqeberha Shack Dwellers – Gqeberha in the News

Uitenhage News: South Africa: Police and Shack Dwellers Clash Over Illegal Connections in Gqeberha

16 June 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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South Africa: Police and Shack Dwellers Clash Over Illegal Connections in Gqeberha: On Sunday and Monday police clashed with residents of Govan Mbeki Village in Gqeberha. Since Friday the informal settlement's illegal electricity connections have not been working. Residents blocked ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: No Money for Electrification, Municipal Official Tells Shack Dwellers: Residents from five informal settlements in Ward 41 protested at the weekend, demanding … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: South Africa: Police and Shack Dwellers Clash Over Illegal Connections in Gqeberha

South Africa: ‘Go and Ask the Trees for Votes,’ Frustrated Shack Dwellers Tell Politicians – Gqeberha in the News

13 May 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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South Africa: 'Go and Ask the Trees for Votes,' Frustrated Shack Dwellers Tell Politicians: Shack dwellers in two informal settlements in Gqberha say they've been told houses cannot be built on the land because of indigenous trees which need protection. Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Private sector to assist with DNA-evidence sample backlog: Police Minister, Bheki Cele says the private sector has been roped in to help deal with the DNA- evidence sample backlog at the National Forensic … [Read more...] about South Africa: ‘Go and Ask the Trees for Votes,’ Frustrated Shack Dwellers Tell Politicians – Gqeberha in the News

Police intervene as homeowners clash with shack dwellers over illegal connections – News from GroundUp

25 November 2020 By Port Elizabethan

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Police intervene as homeowners clash with shack dwellers over illegal connections: The municipality is assessing whether the shacks can get electricity Source: GroundUp News. Granny was the “true parent”, court rules in inheritance case: Child’s grandmother will share in child’s R15-million estate, not his father Source: GroundUp News. PRASA has R23 billion in unspent capital: But passenger rail agency is turning the corner, minister tells Parliament Source: GroundUp News. City of … [Read more...] about Police intervene as homeowners clash with shack dwellers over illegal connections – News from GroundUp

Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News

2 August 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity: We want to get the attention of this municipality. But if officials don’t address us we will stop all the projects in this ward.' ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. FlySafair to re-introduce flights between PE and Durban: The airline says bookings opened on Friday for these flights which will resume on the 7th and 10th of August. FlySafair says this will be followed by a twice-weekly service on Thursday's and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News

Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News

1 August 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity: We want to get the attention of this municipality. But if officials don’t address us we will stop all the projects in this ward.' ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. FlySafair to re-introduce flights between PE and Durban: The airline says bookings opened on Friday for these flights which will resume on the 7th and 10th of August. FlySafair says this will be followed by a twice-weekly service on Thursday's and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood over electricity – Port Elizabeth in the News

Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers – News from GroundUp

4 June 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers: Silvertown residents are demanding basic municipal services Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Workers at Kromberg & Schubert down tools: Employees demand factory cleaned and colleagues tested after worker tests positive for Covid-19 Source: GroundUp News. Life in a shack when you’re in a wheelchair: Every day Nonceba Siyobi sits in the doorway of her home hoping a passerby will help her to the nearest toilet Source: … [Read more...] about Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers – News from GroundUp

Covid-19: Shack dwellers desperate for water in Uitenhage – News from GroundUp

9 April 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Covid-19: Shack dwellers desperate for water in Uitenhage: Mayoral coordinator promises sanitisers and water Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Homeless, unemployed and stuck in South Africa: Limpopo moves people living on the streets into shelters Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: What do South Africa’s numbers mean?: We explain confirmed cases, death rates and more Source: GroundUp News. Two dogs shot in Khayelitsha lockdown recovering: “We were completely shocked. We confronted the … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Shack dwellers desperate for water in Uitenhage – News from GroundUp

King Williams Town News: Shack dwellers in King William’s Town won’t relocate for electrification

12 March 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Shack dwellers in King William’s Town won’t relocate for electrification: The electrification of Kanana village near King William’s Town has left scores of shack dwellers fearing for their homes. In November 2018, the municipality started installing electricity, but about a ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. 2016 Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 Raider 4x4 Double Cab Bakkie Auto for sale in Eastern Cape: Automark Used CarsFind your next car with our range of certified used cars under the … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: Shack dwellers in King William’s Town won’t relocate for electrification

Backyard Dwellers Registration Campaign

15 October 2012 By NMB Communications

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in partnership with Statistics South Africa will conduct a registration drive for backyard shack dwellers across the city from November this year. The launch of the backyard shack dwellers registration drive took place in October at the Babs Madlakane hall in KwaNobuhle after a two day training programme was conducted by Statistics South Africa with community members from various wards who will be conducting the registration. To encourage ownership of the … [Read more...] about Backyard Dwellers Registration Campaign

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