Kliptown residents fear health hazards of using chemical toilets for 20 years
Some residents claim they have fallen ill from using chemical non-flush toilets for more than 20 years.
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Freedom Farm residents exposed to deafening aircraft noise for decades
Being exposed to loud noise over a long period of time is a major risk factor for hearing loss.
Durban clinic denies sex worker ARVs
Sex workers face significant barriers to accessing healthcare and often experience discrimination and stigma within the healthcare system.
Stressed and overwhelmed: South Africa’s teachers are ready to drop out
South Africa’s teachers are increasingly facing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, and even depression as a result.
Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
Durban teen dies on the roadside waiting for an ambulance
Lifeguards administered first aid, and a bystander offered to drive him to Addington Hospital, just 2 km away.
No Usable Toilets in Philippi As Services Collapse
The situation is so bad that waste collectors don't take the garbage away because the sewage is running into the dumping site.
KZN floods leave lingering trauma
These downpours have become an unfortunate feature in the province and some communities have been hit by repeated flooding since at least 2022.