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BCM red-flagged as Covid-19 infections rise

An increase in Covid-19 infections in the past two days has raised a red flag over Buffalo City Metro. East London, Bhisho, King William’s Town and Mdantsane have emerged as hotspots in the metro, mayor Xola Pakati confirmed on Monday. So…

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Only four of the 10 toilets in Silver Town are working, say community leaders at the Mdansane informal settlement.Image: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik / GroundUp
BUFFALO CITY METRO MUNICIPALITY

Four working toilets for 500 Eastern Cape families, but councillor blames residents

Silver Town informal settlement in East London’s Mdantsane has only 10 toilets for 500 families, say community leaders, and six of them are blocked. ANC ward councillor Mashwabada Gcilishe blames residents for the blockage of toilets,…

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STANDING FIRM: Protesters continue burning tyres in Nompumelelo over land and a lack of electricity for shacks Picture: BHONGO JACOB
MAYOR XOLA PAKATI

Electricity protest continues

Smoke clouds hung over Nompumelelo on the outskirts of Beacon Bay yesterday as angry residents continued to burn tyres and branches to block entry into the township. The protest started on Monday morning, with community members believing…

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