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Man dies after being struck by electrical pole during protest for electricity service

GROUNDUP

Man dies after being struck by electrical pole during protest for electricity service

By Thamsanqa Mbovane for GroundUp

Minister in talks to take over Nelson Mandela Bay’s water department while DA moves to grab metro with new coalition

17: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

Minister in talks to take over Nelson Mandela Bay’s water department while DA moves to grab metro with new coalition

By Estelle Ellis

Plumbing teams’ midnight race to avert disaster in Nelson Mandela Bay

21: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

Plumbing teams’ midnight race to avert disaster in Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

20: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

Warning of economic tipping point as parts of Nelson Mandela Bay left dry by water system failure

By Estelle Ellis

Weekend rains weren’t enough to stave off Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay in just three weeks

22: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

Weekend rains weren’t enough to stave off Day Zero in Nelson Mandela Bay in just three weeks

By Estelle Ellis

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

24: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

The Politics: Bickering continues in Nelson Mandela Bay as taps are set to run dry

By Estelle Ellis

The Crisis: Water Armageddon loading as Day Zero looms for Nelson Mandela Bay

24: COUNTDOWN TO CATASTROPHE

The Crisis: Water Armageddon loading as Day Zero looms for Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

EFF snatches another ward from ANC - in Mafikeng

MAY BY-ELECTIONS

EFF snatches another ward from ANC - in Mafikeng

By Wayne Sussman

Partnerships and collaboration the only way to improve the sorry state of SA’s cities

METRO REPORT

Partnerships and collaboration the only way to improve the sorry state of SA’s cities

By Unknown Author

Food paste to the rescue: Plain rice the only meal a day for malnourished kids in Eastern Cape

HUNGER PAINS

Food paste to the rescue: Plain rice the only meal a day for malnourished kids in Eastern Cape

By Estelle Ellis

Fourteen babies and toddlers have starved to death in Nelson Mandela Bay in the past 15 months

THE SHAME OF THE NATION

Fourteen babies and toddlers have starved to death in Nelson Mandela Bay in the past 15 months

By Estelle Ellis

‘It’s brown, but you can drink it’ — Nelson Mandela Bay water woes continue

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

‘It’s brown, but you can drink it’ — Nelson Mandela Bay water woes continue

By Estelle Ellis

Revealed test results show Nelson Mandela Bay turned a blind eye to dodgy water quality

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

Revealed test results show Nelson Mandela Bay turned a blind eye to dodgy water quality

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay water quality has worsened since October, municipal minutes show

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

Nelson Mandela Bay water quality has worsened since October, municipal minutes show

By Estelle Ellis

Buffalo City metro advises residents to take precautions after recent tests of water quality

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

Buffalo City metro advises residents to take precautions after recent tests of water quality

By Tembile Sgqolana

Child dies of E. coli infection in Nelson Mandela Bay — mayor advises residents to add bleach to water

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

Child dies of E. coli infection in Nelson Mandela Bay — mayor advises residents to add bleach to water

By Estelle Ellis and Luvuyo Mehlwana

What does a security guard strike reveal about the Eastern Cape health department?

SPOTLIGHT ANALYSIS

What does a security guard strike reveal about the Eastern Cape health department?

By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight

Nelson Mandela Bay’s water ‘could present a risk to human health’

BOIL BEFORE DRINKING

Nelson Mandela Bay’s water ‘could present a risk to human health’

By Estelle Ellis

Call to action after devastating ‘best-case scenario’ for Nelson Mandela Bay

CLIMATE CRISIS

Call to action after devastating ‘best-case scenario’ for Nelson Mandela Bay

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis results in schoolchildren being sent home early

GroundUp NOT A DROP TO DRINK

Nelson Mandela Bay water crisis results in schoolchildren being sent home early

By Thamsanqa Mbovane for GroundUp

Eastern Cape: Class of 2021 significantly improves pass rate despite losing 58% of teaching time in 2020

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Eastern Cape: Class of 2021 significantly improves pass rate despite losing 58% of teaching time in 2020

By Estelle Ellis