At play in the realm of political assassinations
A drama from Limpopo tackles the disturbing reality of politicians killing each other for positions. It is a cry from young South Africans for this deplorable situation to change.
Stories by: Bonile Bam
Makhanda mourns the death of Fundile ‘Jeff’ Budaza
Disgust at rampant corruption in the Makana municipality took centre stage at the funeral of one of its brave officials who fought the criminality he saw around him, and was likely killed for it.
Sundays River Valley strike put on ice for 14 days
The provincial leaders of a civic organisation, commercial farmers and an ANC mayor have agreed that the farm workers’ strike be suspended, but the strikers have questioned their mandate.
Farmers are to blame for xenophobia, say protesters
Striking citrus farm workers in the Eastern Cape’s Sundays River Valley say they are fighting against unfair labour practices that favour migrants over South Africans.
Ngamafama unobangela wokubukulana ngokobuzwe, batsho abaqhankqalazi
Abasebenzi basezifama abaqhankqalazayo kwingingqi iSundays River Valley kwiphondo iMpuma Koloni bathi balwa ngokuchasene nemeko engentle abaphangela phantsi kwayo nethethelela abemi bamazwe angaphandle.
Eastern Cape election debutants off to a good start
The Makana Citizens Front has made promising inroads into the support base of established parties in Makhanda and says its councillors will build on a strong foundation.
Civic front promises to develop isolated Alicedale
The residents of this tiny hamlet in the Eastern Cape have to travel far for basic necessities such as medicine and clothes. The Makana Citizens Front has vowed to change that if its candidates win.
Two decades on and still no joy for land claimant
In the first of a two-part series on land restitution and reform in Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, an elderly woman tells of her battle against the government to get her land back.
‘Voetsek, ANC. We don’t want you here’
The ruling party has ignored protests and court orders, leaving the Eastern Cape municipality of Makana in a state of collapse. Now, residents’ only hope is to vote them out.
Still no payout for paralysed woman
Thobeka Jantjies was left paralysed after an alleged botched dental procedure at a state hospital. With no wheelchair or compensation 19 years later, she’s attempted suicide several times.
Nupsaw university workers strike for their union
The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers is fighting for recognition at the university currently known as Rhodes, which refuses to engage with it.
Makhanda joins in rejecting looting and politicians
Members of the Unemployed People’s Movement in Makhanda have taken matters into their own hands to ensure their town does not fall victim to the battles instigated by factions in the ANC.
Government drops the ball with sport in rural areas
The lack of adequate sporting facilities and financial support to participate in tournaments does not only limit children’s athletic potential, it also affects their relationship with sport.
A communal approach to food and water
A group of women who started growing food are uplifting their village and creating a network of like-minded communities in rural Eastern Cape.
Government neglects children with additional needs
The Nofezile Special Care Centre creates jobs and cares for children with physical and mental health impairments, but it does so in a hand-to-mouth way, limiting its potential.
Farm worker faces eviction despite residency rights
Buyiswa Dayi lives on the Eastern Cape citrus farm where she was born, but now faces eviction by her employers despite seeming to have legal security of tenure.
The daily grind of pineapple farm workers
In this follow-up story on working and living conditions for farm workers in the pineapple-producing region of Bathurst, workers speak about long hours, unfair dismissals and victimisation.
Retired workers face eviction from pineapple farm
The Bathurst retirees say ‘South Africa’s biggest pineapple producer’ has disconnected their electricity and told them to demolish their mud homes.
Covid-19 hero: the school cleaner
In this series, New Frame profiles the unsung heroes who have kept the country fed, safe and healthy during the pandemic – like Daria van Sencie, who protected her school over the lockdown.
Eastern Cape MEC sues activist for defamation
The province’s member of the executive council for transport Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe is suing a United Front activist for Facebook posts he made that she says paint her as corrupt.
Discarded tyres turned into treasured furniture
In the midst of the global pandemic, two designers are using recycled tyres to create unique furniture. This is the remarkable story of South Africa’s Zola Ndema and Nigeria’s Favour Oluma.