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

Maverick Citizen

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

By Yamkela Ntshongwana and Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik

As South Africa defaults on its Constitution it’s time to ‘rethink capitalism’ – because the Constitution demands it

South Africa

As South Africa defaults on its Constitution it’s time to ‘rethink capitalism’ – because the Constitution demands it

By Mark Heywood

5-year-old's pit toilet death: Komape family awarded over R1m for emotional shock

South Africa

5-year-old's pit toilet death: Komape family awarded over R1m for emotional shock

By News24

World Toilet Day 2019: For learners, a safe and clean toilet is as necessary as a text book

South Africa

World Toilet Day 2019: For learners, a safe and clean toilet is as necessary as a text book

By Vuyisile Malinga

Michael Komape: A test of our humanity

South Africa

Michael Komape: A test of our humanity

By Zukiswa Pikoli

#Justice4Michael – Michael Komape. Never forget.

South Africa

#Justice4Michael – Michael Komape. Never forget.

By Nomatter Ndebele, Mark Heywood and Thom Pierce

The Michael Komape tragedy is not an anomaly

South Africa

The Michael Komape tragedy is not an anomaly

By Samantha Brener