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Bucket toilets remain a major issue in South Africa

South Africa continues to grapple with the bucket toilet system, a challenge that affects the dignity and health of many communities.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Section 27 monitors Limpopo's progress in eradicating pit toilets at schools

Section27 is closely monitoring the Limpopo Department of Education's efforts to meet its March 31 deadline for the eradication of pit toilets at priority schools

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Section27 monitors Limpopo's progress in eradicating pit toilets at schools

Section27 is closely monitoring the Limpopo Department of Education's efforts to meet its March 31 deadline for the eradication of pit toilets at priority schools

News Education
Zelda Venter|Published

New toilets hope to flush away Durban’s sanitation crisis

This innovative toilet system aims to tackle the issue of sanitation in areas not connected to the sewer network.

iOS News
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube launches app to eradicate pit toilets in public schools

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwaruwe has expressed hope that the newly launched digital app 'Safe Schools' will help in eliminating pit toilets in public schools before the March 2025 deadline.

News Education
Simon Majadibodu|Published