Khumalo Molefe a no-show at pensioners’ N4 shutdown over water outages
Residents of Zeerust have shut down the N4 highway in protest over persistent water shortages, demanding intervention from North West Premier Khumalo Molefe.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
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Tshwane e-hailers bring CBD to standstill in anti-impound protests
Tshwane e-hailers staged a major protest on Thursday, disrupting traffic across the CBD as they voiced frustrations over vehicle impoundments and delayed permit processing.
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Mozambique protests lead to over 13,000 tourist booking cancellations
Protests in Mozambique have led to the cancellation of over 13,000 tourist bookings, disrupted cross-border trade at the Lebombo border, and left truck drivers vulnerable to rising criminal activity.
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Truck drivers stranded as Mozambique protests disrupt Lebombo border operations
The unrest, stemming from local grievances in Mozambique, has left hundreds of truck drivers stranded at the border, unable to deliver essential goods.
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SAA warns of more flight cancellations as pilot strike persists
With the strike now in its second day, SAA has hinted at further cancellations this weekend.
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South African Airways faces turbulence as pilots strike over pay, flights cancelled
Khaya Buthelezi, SAA’s spokesperson, confirmed that flights to Perth and São Paulo have been grounded.
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KZN police vow action on Day Five of Durban taxi strike
Police have launched a manhunt for drivers and vehicle owners implicated in blocking roads and stopping trucks on the N3 towards Durban, creating significant traffic delays.
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Protests break out in Lenasia South over water outages
JMPD officers have been deployed to manage the situation and redirect motorists to alternative routes.
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Durban long-distance taxi strike continues on Monday, 2 December 2024
The strike is led by taxi association members who claim that their vehicles are being unfairly impounded.
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Pretoria CBD road closures in place ahead of protests
The Unpaid Benefit Campaign, a group advocating for the release of withheld pension funds, will stage a march that will affect multiple streets in the area.
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Operation Dudula disrupts spaza shop blitz in Soweto [video]
One Dudula member voiced frustration, saying, “We are gatvol. But our president decides to prioritise them over us.”
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BMA to meet with Mozambican leadership on border post closure
This amid protests owing to political tensions in that country, which have culminated in reports of vehicles being burnt on the Mozambican side of the border.
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Lebombo border closes over high-risk Mozambique protests [video]
Due to violent protests in Mozambique, the Lebombo border has been closed, with South Africa stepping up security as the unrest continues.
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Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs
They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes.
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BELA Bill latest news: Afri-Forum ramps up the resistance with new threats
One of the strongest criticisms from Afri-Forum and other Afrikaans advocacy groups is that the BELA Bill could lead to a decline in Afrikaans-language education.
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People with disabilities demand better access to public transport
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning.
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Watch: Steve Hofmeyr serenades crowds at BELA march [video]
In 2011, Steve Hofmeyr sparked outrage by threatening to include the racial slur “k-word” in a song, a move widely condemned as promoting racial division.
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Mister Sweet strike ends: workers to return to work next week
Workers agree to Premier’s initial offer of a 7% increase.
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Gugulethu protesters demand update on new hospital
While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don’t want to lose a popular sports field.
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KZN Transport issues update on Durban taxi strike
KZN Transport issued an update on the Durban taxi strike causing major CBD disruptions, with ongoing road closures on Wednesday.
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Durban taxi protests: Roads to avoid on Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Durban taxi protests continue to disrupt key routes on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, with major road closures in place across the city.
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Who is Tommy Robinson? – Here’s what we know about British anti-Islam leader
Tommy Robinson will be back in court this week, two days after his supporters clashed with pro-Islam protesters in Central London.
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Tshwane traffic: Road closures to take note of on Friday, 25 October 2024
Ga-Rankuwa residents are set to protest over service delivery issues in Tshwane, causing traffic delays in the city centre.
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Bronkhorstspruit pupils rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning
Several pupils from a Bronkhorstspruit school were rushed to hospital over suspected food poisoning, while unrest linked to foreign-owned spaza shops continues in Sharpeville. Here’s what we know.
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Riots break out in Sharpeville: Here are the latest updates
Riots continue in Sharpeville as foreign-owned spaza shops are looted amid community unrest. Here’s the latest on the protests.
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Westbury water outage fuels tensions: Here are the latest updates
Ongoing water shortages in Westbury have led to protests, road closures, and frustration among residents. Here’s an update on the latest developments.
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Sandton Drive at complete standstill due to protest – Here’s the latest
Heavy congestion on Sandton Drive due to protest march; road closures cause standstill. Here’s the latest on the situation.
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Cosatu national strike: Roads to avoid in South Africa on Monday, 7 October 2024
Cosatu’s nationwide strike on Monday will affect major roads across South Africa. Here’s a guide on which roads to avoid during the protest.
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Thousands in Cape Town and Johannesburg protest against Israel’s year of massacres
Calls for Israel to be isolated, as South Africa was during apartheid