Vaccine rollout: Here is where South Africa stands: More questions than answers, as health department plays cards close to chest Source: GroundUp News. Court sets aside eviction of social housing occupiers, for now: The matter is expected to be heard in court in March Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Help us protect our passengers, taxi operators urge government: As thousands prepare to travel long-distance, operators say they need help with masks and sanitisers Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Vaccine rollout: Here is where South Africa stands – News from GroundUp
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Woodstock facilities falling into ruin – News from GroundUp
Woodstock facilities falling into ruin: Resident says the park and town hall have been deteriorating for years Source: GroundUp News. Water safety programme hit by Covid-19 lockdown: National Sea Rescue Institute’s instructors reach fewer children Source: GroundUp News. Lottery whistleblower “pressured” to pay IT company to build athletics track: R10 million was paid but no work was done Source: GroundUp News. Kensington housing renovated by “exceptional artisans” from informal … [Read more...] about Woodstock facilities falling into ruin – News from GroundUp
Community health workers are crucial to the recovery from Covid-19 disruptions to health services – Port Elizabeth in the News
Community health workers are crucial to the recovery from Covid-19 disruptions to health services: South Africa is estimated to have a workforce of about 60,000 community health workers, who if properly supported, adequately trained and sufficiently and consistently paid, could play a critical role ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Pastor who fought Home Affairs on refugee marriage ban finally ties the knot: In masks and accompanied by their attorney, their baby and witnesses, the man … [Read more...] about Community health workers are crucial to the recovery from Covid-19 disruptions to health services – Port Elizabeth in the News
Lottery millions splurged on glitzy award ceremonies – News from GroundUp
Lottery millions splurged on glitzy award ceremonies: “Our work is nation-building,” says fund recipient Carol Bouwer Source: GroundUp News. Two police officers in court for shooting Hanover Park father: A community worker is worried that the shooting will cause violence in the community Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: learners risk a double blow as literacy projects struggle: Shifting donor priorities put library initiative at risk Source: GroundUp News. Judge Makhubele backs down … [Read more...] about Lottery millions splurged on glitzy award ceremonies – News from GroundUp
Comeback Kid Adrian Gardiner – from bankruptcy to luxury hotel mogul – Port Elizabeth in the News
Comeback Kid Adrian Gardiner – from bankruptcy to luxury hotel mogul: The focus of this episode is one of South Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs, Port Elizabeth’s Adrian Gardiner. The inspirational story of this low profile family man exposes the ingredients ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Lady Hamilton Island, Royal Alfred Marina, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa: Port Alfred, known as the heart of the Sunshine Coast, is well positioned along the coast and is easily … [Read more...] about Comeback Kid Adrian Gardiner – from bankruptcy to luxury hotel mogul – Port Elizabeth in the News
Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid – News from GroundUp
Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid: “Reboot Eden” celebrates ten years of puppetry in Barrydale Source: GroundUp News. Informal miners claim police demand bribes: Miners in Benoni say police confiscate their gold unless they pay Source: GroundUp News. Barrydale musicians’ bittersweet success: First album is out, but their teacher is not there to see it launched Source: GroundUp News. Solar-powered computer lab opens up new opportunities for students: Lab set up in a … [Read more...] about Puppets bring together a town divided by apartheid – News from GroundUp
Open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa from the senior church leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay – MyPR.co.za
Open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa from the senior church leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay: Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa Urgent request for your direct intervention in Nelson Mandela Bay We write this letter to you as senior church leaders of Nelson Mandela Bay on behalf of our congregants, who represent the majority of the suffering citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay. Mr President, we implore you to urgently intervene in the malaise that has set in and taken root in our … [Read more...] about Open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa from the senior church leadership of Nelson Mandela Bay – MyPR.co.za
Uitenhage News: Managing the second Wave – a plea for a collective response from all South Africans
Managing the second Wave – a plea for a collective response from all South Africans: With many South Africans preparing for a December break, daily new reported COVID-19 cases are at their highest levels since July and rapidly increasing. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Jonathan Jansen's attack on Zuma disgusting - YCL: YCLSA DISGUSTED BY PROFESSOR JANSEN ATTACK ON PRESIDENT ZUMA. The Young Communist League of South Africa [uFasimba] is utterly disgusted and annoyed by the unwarranted … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Managing the second Wave – a plea for a collective response from all South Africans
Sex work activists demand answers from Human Rights Commission – News from GroundUp
Sex work activists demand answers from Human Rights Commission: They claim that a complaint lodged in August about sex worker Robyn Montsumi who died in police custody has gone unanswered Source: GroundUp News. Upington municipality breaks promise to protesters: Dawid Kruiper mayor and speaker “not available” for promised council meeting Source: GroundUp News. Child drowns in Philippi dam: Community leader says they have been pleading for years for the area to be fenced Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Sex work activists demand answers from Human Rights Commission – News from GroundUp
Recipient of R7m in Lottery money won’t say what it’s for – News from GroundUp
Recipient of R7m in Lottery money won’t say what it’s for: Mystery company is run by prominent businesswoman Carol Bouwer Source: GroundUp News. New advertising authority takes firm stand against quackery: Board says it will rule even on advertising claims by companies that are not members Source: GroundUp News. Rape Crisis picket at Khayelitsha court: Protesters demand proper facilities for sexual offences court Source: GroundUp News. Residents of Cape Town informal settlements … [Read more...] about Recipient of R7m in Lottery money won’t say what it’s for – News from GroundUp
Supreme Court tears into KZN judge – News from GroundUp
Supreme Court tears into KZN judge: Four-year delay in delivering judgment was “an unconscionable dereliction of duty” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Blood tests to be conducted on 19,000 people in nine provinces: HSRC releases details of nationwide survey Source: GroundUp News. Diamond divers warn of damage to seabed from West Coast mining dams: Sea is so dark with sediment “we can’t even dive with lights” Source: GroundUp News. SIU and Hawks swoop on National Lotteries … [Read more...] about Supreme Court tears into KZN judge – News from GroundUp
Minimum wage should go up 4.5%, says Commission – News from GroundUp
Minimum wage should go up 4.5%, says Commission: Domestic workers should earn the same by 2022, say majority of commissioners Source: GroundUp News. New domestic violence helpline gets more than 200 calls in four days: The helpline is serviced by experienced social workers who will give advice and help victims of gender-based violence Source: GroundUp News. Even my cat can’t fight the huge rats, says Langa resident: Cape Town township covered in uncollected garbage Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Minimum wage should go up 4.5%, says Commission – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: We are going to be very strict, Motsoaledi warns Zimbabwean travellers – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: We are going to be very strict, Motsoaledi warns Zimbabwean travellers: Expensive test makes return to Zimbabwe unaffordable for some Source: GroundUp News. Judges in shack demolition case fail to reach agreement: Matter to be reheard by three judges of the Western Cape High Court Source: GroundUp News. High Court suspends measures against asylum seekers: The provisions left many asylum seekers vulnerable to being deported to countries where they would face persecution or … [Read more...] about Covid-19: We are going to be very strict, Motsoaledi warns Zimbabwean travellers – News from GroundUp
“We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again” – News from GroundUp
“We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again”: Philippi families have been struggling with overflowing drains for a year Source: GroundUp News. Illegally occupied RDP houses go on sale: City of Ekurhuleni says court ordered eviction to proceed pending the end of lockdown Source: GroundUp News. What this municipality hadn’t done in years, Gift of the Givers did in just three days: Water quality still has to be tested, but Eastern Cape villages now have boreholes Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about “We will celebrate Christmas in sewage again” – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Night vigil in support of principal who refused to open his school – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Night vigil in support of principal who refused to open his school: Wesley Neumann’s disciplinary hearing starts Source: GroundUp News. Appointment of new Lottery board chair delayed by three more months: Question mark over acting chair Zandile Brown who sat on the board during period of corruption allegations Source: GroundUp News. Mystery of R5.5 million Lottery grant: Money never reached us, says official beneficiary Source: GroundUp News. In the midst of water … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Night vigil in support of principal who refused to open his school – News from GroundUp
