The Subpoena hearing will convene on Friday, 21 January 2022 and is to be chaired by Commissioner P. Ntuli at the SAHRC’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office.  The subpoena hearing will ensue due to the Nyandeni Local Municipality’s failure to respond to the Commission’s correspondence on a complaint lodged with the Commission.

The Commission has noted from media reports, that there is lack of service delivery at the Mpindweni Village located in Libode.
The media reports referred to the road leading into the village as being inaccessible, resulting in Emergency Medical Services not being able to access the area. Community members are forced to transport patients to nearby healthcare facilities by themselves. Learners are also required to walk far distances and many have to cross a river to attend school.

There is no access to water services and the only source of water is a nearby dam, which they share with animals and is not fit for human consumption.

In addition the community does not have access to housing and does not have proper and adequate toilets.
The Commission’s investigation of the matter, however, continues to ensure accountability and securing appropriate redress for the affected residents. An Investigative Report incorporating the Commission’s findings will be made available upon conclusion of the Commission’s investigation.

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For further information or enquiries, please contact: Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Manager, Mr. Loyiso Mpondo (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or on 043 722 7828.
Alternatively:  Eastern Cape Legal Officer, Mr. Brandon Ainslie on (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or on 043 722 7828.