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The eThekwini Municipality moved families into this temporary residential accommodation to make way for a housing development over 11 years ago. Many have not yet been moved out and they say conditions here are getting worse. Photos: Nokulunga Majola

Living conditions at “transit camp” in eThekwini Municipality are inhumane, say residents

Story Continues below advertisement The Amaoti Transit Camp on Shellbrook Street in Amaoti, north of Durban, was intended as a temporary home for people who had to be moved from land earmarked for a housing development. But 11 years later, many of the families are still there, and their living Read more…
By Ayanda, ago
R27-million from Lottery but six years later rehab still not operational

R27-million from Lottery but six years later rehab still not operational

Story Continues below advertisement An unfinished, unopened rehab centre in Mpumalanga has received almost R27-million in funding from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) since 2016. This is part of R67.5-million in grants that the Southern African Youth Movement (SAYM), the NPO responsible for the project, has received from the NLC. Read more…
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Leaked reportshows Millions of rands intended for toilets in rural schools were hijacked. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks NLC

Leaked report shows how Lottery school toilet project was hijacked

Story Continues below advertisement A 2020 report by auditors SekelaXabiso (SkX) has revealed how millions of rands intended for school toilets were hijacked. The report, commissioned by the National Lotteries Commission, shows that two non-profit companies controlled by lawyer Lesley Ramulifho each received R10-million in grants to build new toilets. Read more…
By Ayanda, ago