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
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ACSA warns of Uber blackout at Cape Town Airport: Here’s what we know
Cape Town International Airport faces Uber shortages due to an e-hailing driver strike, affecting services.
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Security guards picket at Groote Schuur Hospital
The striking workers claim they have been paid late two months in a row.
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Cape Town electricity protest brings traffic to a halt
“We are eating less food because we have to pay more for electricity.”
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Canadians challenge new Naspers CEO over work conditions
iFood controls 80% of the Brazilian food delivery market and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Naspers which is one of the largest technology investors and operators in the world.
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Strike at Premier sweet factory enters fifth day
According to union representatives, most workers have been earning between R6,000 and R7,000 per month for the past 10 years.
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M1 and M2 highway shutdown: Here are the latest updates
Mass action by City of Johannesburg employees has led to the complete closure of the M1 and M2 highways in Braamfontein and the Johannesburg CBD.
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What’s happening in Bangladesh? – Here’s everything we know
The overall death toll from clashes in Bangladesh has risen to at least 300 people after 94 died Sunday, the deadliest day in the weeks of anti-government demonstrations.
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Pretoria Girls High racism row latest news: Here’s what happened on Tuesday
Protests on Tuesday were sparked by the discovery of a “Whites Only” WhatsApp group, where white students allegedly made derogatory remarks about their black peers.
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South Coast taxi strike rears its ugly head on Tuesday, 30 July 2024
The Department of Transport (DoT) and local authorities advised residents to stay off the roads to avoid further congestion.
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Gatwick Airport operations resume after protests
Videos posted by Just Stop Oil showed travellers stepping over the activists, whose hands were inside lock-on devices.
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These JHB routes are affected by N12 protest action
The protest led to the complete closure of the N12 Highway, R554, and Klipspruit Valley.
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Gautrain issues update on services amid NUMSA strike
Gautrain issued an update on its services on Monday, amid the NUMSA strike.
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NUMSA threaten to shut down operations at Ford SA plant
NUMSA has threatened to strike and shut down operations at the Ford SA plant over a dispute regarding unpaid bonuses.
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Kenya riots escalate on Tuesday: Here are the latest updates
Police in Kenya fired live rounds at demonstrators in Nairobi on Tuesday, resulting in multiple deaths amid riots against the Financial Bill 2024. Kenya riots latest news: What is the latest death toll? PLEASE NOTE: The third-party content below is shared on our platform for journalistic purposes. Swisher Post, its parent company, partners and affiliates
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Watch: Climate activists desecrate Stonehenge [video]
Video footage released by Just Stop Oil shows Naidu spraying a vertical stone with orange paint before being restrained by bystanders.
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Alexandra protests: Roads to avoid on Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Protests in Alexandra on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, are causing significant road closures and traffic disruptions; motorists should avoid these affected areas.
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Tensions escalate in Pienaar as search for Junior Mabandla continues
The search for six-year-old Junior Mabandla has intensified tensions in Pienaar, Mpumalanga, as the community demands more police support to find the missing boy.
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Marlboro Drive traffic halted by fiery protests [video]
Traffic on Marlboro Drive was halted by fiery protests on Thursday, as unrest continued from the previous night.
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Watch: Pro-Palestine protesters clash with Israel supporters in Sea Point [video]
Things turned fiery when a group of pro-Palestine protesters drew ire from pro-Israel patrons dining at a popular Mexican eatery in Sea Point earlier this week.
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Two taxi bosses arrested for inciting Mthatha riots
The arrests took place on Thursday, 30 May 2024, as part of an intensive investigation by the police, who have been working tirelessly to restore law and order in Mthatha.
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SA elections 2024: Shaleng protests escalate on Election Day
Voting in Shaleng, near Taung, was disrupted by service delivery protests, escalating tensions on Election Day.
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SA elections 2024: Voting in Keiskammahoek halted by land protests
Voting at Wolf River Primary School in Keiskammahoek was halted due to local protests over unresolved land claims.
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Burnwood protests escalate on Tuesday, 28 May 2024
On Tuesday, protestors continued to block key roads, including the Clare Road bridge and the end of Burnwood Road heading towards Makro in Springfield, using burning tyres and debris.
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Mthatha taxi riots: Airport reopened, transport services to resume
Mthatha Airport and transport services will resume on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, following taxi-related riots.
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Mthatha taxi protests: Roads motorists must avoid on Monday, 27 May 2024
Tensions remain palpable in Mthatha as SAPS issue a warning for commuters and motorists to avoid these routes, on Monday.
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Burnwood riots: Durban motorists warned to avoid these roads
Motorists are warned to avoid these roads in and around Burnwood, Durban.
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Braamfontein reeks of trash as Pikitup protests surge
Braamfontein and surrounding areas in Johannesburg have been littered with waste as part-time Pikitup workers continue their protests, on Monday.
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Protests erupt in Orange Farm: Here’s what we know
Eyethu Mall is a no-go zone after protests broke out in Orange Farm. Here’s what you must know.
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Mthatha shutdown on Monday, 27 May 2024: Here are the latest updates
The N2 and R61 highways near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape remained blocked by protesting taxi operators on Monday, 27 May 2024