Poor sanitation
'Exposure to toxic waste contributed to my mother's death'
The Vaal community who had to contend with persistent environmental hazards including the sewage seeping through their homes, schools and cemeteries.
The government has raised $29 million, half from private companies and foreign aid agencies, out of a target of $64.1 million needed for vaccinations, drugs and clean water.
Outside Lebohang Secondary School, large piles of rubbish are strewn across the street infused in puddles of raw sewage. A breeding ground for water borne diseases.
President Ramaphosa says the safe toilets initiative is overdue in the country following the deaths of pupils at schools.
The High Court in Polokwane has been hearing final arguments on the amount of damages Komape's family should receive for pain and suffering.
In 2015 the world’s leaders agreed to strive for access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030 as part of the UN Development Goals.
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer’s spokesperson Jessica Shelver speaks to Cape Talk host Kieno Kammies about water and sewage issues at a schools in the Lwandle area.
The policy sets out guidelines on how govt should deal with sanitation-related matters.
Two weeks after Gauteng schools re-opened the school remains without proper toilets.
The group were found guilty of breaking the law after dumping human waste at Cape Town International Airport.
Equal Education say there is one toilet per 100 schools in 30 percent of the department's schools.
The organisation says poor sanitation in schools affect both the physical & academic well-being of pupils.
The issue of sanitation remains a major problem and an obstacle to learning at several schools.
The DA concluded a series of oversight visits to local municipalities around some parts of the country.
Police fired teargas and used water cannons to control the crowd.
The commission found the city's sanitation plans would violate the dignity of informal settlers.
The report found government reacted very late to serious water and sanitation issues.
The city says it will take action against those behind an illegal protest in the CT CBD last week.
WC police refuse to say when protestors arrested in an illegal march will appear in court.