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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 9 August 2023
On Wednesday, 9 August 2023, City of Cape Town clients will be on Stage 1 between 16:00 and 22:00
Viral News
Sibu Mpanza needs your help: Here’s everything you must know
Sibu Mpanza is going through his darkest hour and needs every ounce of South Africa's spirit of ubuntu to make it through one of the hardest chapters of his life.
News
Minister Chikunga throws JP Smith ‘under the minibus’, demands release of impounded taxis
Minister Chikunga was highly critical of JP Smith and demanded the City of Cape Town release taxis impounded under illegal traffic by-laws.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 8 August 2023
On Tuesday, City of Cape Town clients will be protected against Stage 4 between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town taxi strike: Golden Arrow to operate at 50% capacity
Limited Golden Arrow bus services will be available on these Cape Town routes.
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Cape Town taxi strike: SANTACO distances itself from violence
SANTACO has effectively distanced itself from the deadly Cape Town taxi strike, claiming the unrest was perpetrated by 'non-members'.
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Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]
Rioters linked to the Cape Town taxi strike were caught on camera looting shops inside the Gugulethu Shopping Mall.
![Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-gugulethu-mall-looting-video-768x512.jpg)
Travel
British govt adds ‘Cape Town taxi strike’ to list of threats faced by UK travellers visiting South Africa
The Cape Town taxi strike is now listed as a high-level security threat for UK travellers visiting South Africa.
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Cape Town taxi strike: One person shot and killed in Nyanga clashes [video]
Clashes in Nyanga between a passenger-carrying motorist and large groups linked to the Cape Town taxi strike ended in death.
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Viral News
Watch: Ramaphosa ‘gets jiggy’ at 2023 Netball World Cup final [video]
This video shows Ramaphosa letting his limbs loose and soaking in the atmosphere of the 2023 Netball World Cup final.
![Watch: Ramaphosa ‘gets jiggy’ at 2023 Netball World Cup final [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-ramaphosa-2023-netball-world-cup-final-768x512.jpg)
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 7 August 2023
On Monday, Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding in the evening.
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Breakdown in talks means Cape Town taxi strike resumes on Monday, 7 August 2023 [video]
SANTACO has called on its operators to "not interfere with other modes of transport and not take part in any criminal activities."
Crime
Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]
Zanikhaya Kwınana, a young LEAP officer, was gunned down in a murder authorities believe is linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Cape Town e-hailing services join taxi strike: Here’s what you must know
Cape Town e-hailing services have been suspended as a show of solidarity to the ongoing taxi strike. Here's what you must know.
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Bheki Cele on Cape Town taxi strike: ‘JP Smith needs psychological help’ [video]
Reacting to the Cape Town taxi strike, Police Minister Bheki Cele blasted JP Smith, saying he needs 'psychological help.'
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Cape Town Taxi Strike: SAPS Identifies Hotspot Areas Amid Escalating Violence [video]
The Cape Town taxi strike reared its ugly head on the second day and police have listed these hotspot areas where violence is likely.
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News
Transport minister condemns Cape Town taxi strike
In a statement on Thursday, the Minister strongly condemned any form of violence emanating from the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Thousands of commuters stranded, vehicles petrol bombed and traffic gridlocked as taxi strike causes chaos on Cape Town roads
City seeking urgent interdict against the taxi strike
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 4 August 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town taxi strike: Metro police deployed to escort buses
As a means of ensuring passenger safety during the Cape Town taxi strike, City officials have deployed Metro police to escort buses.
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Cape Town taxis told to ‘stay-away’ from CBD: Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis have enacted a seven-day stay-away in protest against the City's harsh traffic by-laws. Here's everything you must know.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 3 August 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 2 August 2023
On Wednesday, Stage 2 loadshedding will be prolonged well into the late evening for City of Cape Town clients.
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Watch: Cape Town taxi drivers violent clashes with traffic cops caught on camera [video]
Shocking footage of clashes between Cape Town taxi drivers and traffic cops surfaced on social media. Here's everything we know.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Tuesday, 1 August 2023
On Tuesday, City of Cape Town clients will be protected against Stage 4 until 22:00.
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A month’s worth of garbage piles up on Dunoon streets
City waste removal contract ended on 30 June, with no waste collected since
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Monday, 31 July 2023
On Monday, Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding in the evening.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Friday, 28 July 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Thursday, 27 July 2023
City of Cape Town clients will be protected from Stage 4 loadshedding between 16:00 and 22:00.
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Cape Town loadshedding schedule for Wednesday, 26 July 2023
On Wednesday, Stage 2 loadshedding will be prolonged well into the late evening for City of Cape Town clients.