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WebMBRA looks to bigger, coordinated action
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (1036+ words) The Makana Business and Residents Association (MBRA) outlined its 2026/27 priorities at its annual general meeting on Thursday evening, focusing on accountability, infrastructure, safety, community projects, fundraising and strategic litigation to drive local change. Chairperson Markus Mostert said the past year…...
Smart water meters “too expensive, not reliable” – residents
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (408+ words) By Zipho Ndwayana and Nhlelo Msimango Residents in Joza have criticised Makana Municipality’s new prepaid water meters, raising concerns about affordability, water quality and access to water. The project was first introduced in wards 4 and 8 in June 2025. According to the…...
MCF marks 5 years of grassroots activism
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (439+ words) The Makana Citizens Front (MCF) officially marked a milestone on Tuesday, 16 June, celebrating five years since its founding. Supporters and residents gathered at Soccer City in Fingo, the venue where the movement was first launched during a massive community shutdown…...
50 years after June 16, 1976: Down with Afrikaans! – Grocott's Mail
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) In 1974, South Africa passed the Afrikaans Medium Decree forcing all black schools to use Afrikaans and English as the languages of instruction. Afrikaans was used for mathematics, arithmetic, and social studies while English was used for general science and applied…...
OPINION: Dear journalism student: Are you still thinking critically?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (500+ words) But what does freedom actually mean? A quick scroll through the Makana Municipality Facebook page reflects this reality: service delivery failures, infrastructure collapse, and ongoing frustration. Freedom Day speeches celebrate democracy, but everyday life often tells a different story. This…...
OPINION: A reflection on the state of Makhanda
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (376+ words) Makhanda has always been a place of contradictions, but the gap between the town’s historical prestige and its current reality is becoming a massive divide. Historically, this was a community built on the foundation of the law, the seat of…...
‘More than a grant’: Disability Forum demands year-round action
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) By Sinelizwi MtebeleFor many people living with disabilities in Makhanda, the struggle for inclusion is a 365-day-a-year reality. Yet they often feel the community only notices them in November and December. This was the central message at a recent meeting…...