The Eastern Cape has the second-highest percentage of households in the country a whopping 19.5% who have no access to piped water in their areas. And many of these households have to share their water source dams, rivers and streams in rural areas with animals.
Eastern Cape co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Zolile Williams has been dragged into the Amathole district municipality’s fight with its incoming chief financial officer, Lubabalo Manjingolo. Williams became involved with the case on Wednesday when a court ruled in favour of the ADM stance that he should have been cited on the matter as he had declined to concur with Manjingolo’s appointment in the position due to alleged non-disclosure of a pending criminal case.
At least six people died in three taxi-related shootings within 24 hours in the Eastern Cape, leaving industry members fearing for their lives.This brings the number of deaths of taxi owners, bystanders and passengers to at least 20 since July 18.
Eastern Cape co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Zolile Williams has put the brakes on the controversial appointment of the Amathole District Municipality boss who faces criminal charges.