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According to the Department of Basic Education’s audit, about 3 898 schools across the country were reported to have inappropriate sanitation. (Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images)
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

#WorldToiletDay: Give pupils dignity and safety by providing toilets

Poor facilities rob pupils and teachers of basic rights and also lead to absenteeism and drop-outs

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
EBOLA

Spread of Ebola linked to defecation in the open – UN

Marking World Toilet Day, the United Nations said the spread of deadly viruses such as Ebola is linked to defecation in the open.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read