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pit latrines

Minister of Basic Education admits failing to meet the deadline to eradicate pit toilets at SA schools

South Africa, Maverick News

Minister of Basic Education admits failing to meet the deadline to eradicate pit toilets at SA schools

by: Takudzwa Pongweni and Siyabonga Goni

Gwarube says 93% of pit toilets have been eradicated in race to beat 31 March deadline

South Africa, Maverick News

Gwarube says 93% of pit toilets have been eradicated in race to beat 31 March deadline

by: Siyabonga Goni

Human Rights Commission raises alarm over ‘unsafe’ new VIP pit toilets at Eastern Cape schools

South Africa, Maverick News

Human Rights Commission raises alarm over ‘unsafe’ new VIP pit toilets at Eastern Cape schools

by: Estelle Ellis

Eastern Cape Education Department on the cusp of eradicating school pit latrines – finally

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Eastern Cape Education Department on the cusp of eradicating school pit latrines – finally

by: Estelle Ellis

Gwarube sets bold deadline for school pit toilet eradication, but progress is sluggish

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Gwarube sets bold deadline for school pit toilet eradication, but progress is sluggish

by: Takudzwa Pongweni

Six-year-old the latest pupil rescued from pit toilet at Eastern Cape school

Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Six-year-old the latest pupil rescued from pit toilet at Eastern Cape school

by: Yamkela Ntshongwana and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (26 February 2024)

South Africa, Podcasts

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (26 February 2024)

by: Carte Blanche and Daily Maverick

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

MPs give Angie Motshekga 60 days to submit time frames to eradicate ‘death trap’ pit latrines at schools

by: Msindisi Fengu

Limpopo protesters take to the streets as anger over school pit toilets intensifies

South Africa, Maverick Citizen, Maverick News

Limpopo protesters take to the streets as anger over school pit toilets intensifies

by: Bernard Chiguvare for GroundUp

Mandela Day – poverty porn or an enduring commitment to social justice?

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Mandela Day – poverty porn or an enduring commitment to social justice?

by: Zukiswa Pikoli

Learners picket in Pretoria over govt scrapping deadlines to fix schools

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Learners picket in Pretoria over govt scrapping deadlines to fix schools

by: Magnificent Mndebele

Learners protest education department proposal to end deadlines to fix schools

South Africa, Maverick Citizen

Learners protest education department proposal to end deadlines to fix schools

by: Marecia Damons