Neutrogena boycott calls grow after Hayden Panettiere death
Calls for a Neutrogena boycott have surged since Hayden Panettiere's death, with fans revisiting what she said about her decade fronting the brand.
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South Africa braces for May 4 national shutdown as anti-immigration protests escalate
A national shutdown is planned for 4 May 2026 in South Africa over anti-immigration sentiment. Here is what the protests mean and what to expect on Monday.
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Hundreds march through Johannesburg CBD demanding crackdown on illegal immigration
ActionSA led an immigration march through Johannesburg's CBD on April 30, 2026, demanding tighter controls on undocumented foreign nationals.
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Diepkloof hostel electricity protest blockades N12 as trucks looted
A Diepkloof hostel electricity protest shut the N12 and Chris Hani Road on Saturday, with two trucks looted as JMPD and SAPS contained the volatile crowd.
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Buda police investigate altercation during Texas student protest walkout
Police in Buda, Texas are investigating an altercation between a student and an adult that took place during anti ICE walkouts involving high school students.
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Minneapolis ICE shooting: Death of Renee Nicole Good sparks protests as officials clash over self-defence claim
A Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good has triggered protests, vigils and school closures, with federal officials calling the agent’s actions self-defence and state and local leaders disputing that account as video and witness statements raise unresolved questions.
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Women’s Shutdown set to halt South Africa ahead of G20 Leaders Summit
The Women’s Shutdown takes place on Friday as South Africans protest the country’s escalating gender-based violence crisis.
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‘Womens Shutdown’: National protest planned to highlight South Africa’s femicide crisis
Women across South Africa are mobilising for a national shutdown ahead of the G20 Summit, demanding that the government declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
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Informal traders clash with activist groups outside Johannesburg court
Tensions flared on Friday as Johannesburg informal traders and activist groups gathered outside the High Court, protesting the City’s crackdown on unregistered vendors ahead of the G20 Summit.
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Death of Dlamini twins sparks protests in Durban
The tragic death of one of the Dlamini twins after a lift shaft fall at a Durban apartment building has sparked widespread protests demanding accountability from the property management company.
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Western Cape government lifts ban on Khayelitsha-Somerset West taxi route
Taxis operating on the Khayelitsha to Somerset West taxi route have resumed service after the Western Cape government lifted a 30-day suspension imposed due to violent clashes between rival associations.
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Cape Town taxi shutdown more than likely: Here’s what you must know
Another 30-day taxi shutdown could soon hit Cape Town as rival taxi associations CATA and CODETA fail to resolve their ongoing dispute over routes in Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Somerset West.
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Tensions palpable in US amid clashes over Charlie Kirk assassination
The fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues, with the suspect refusing to cooperate, a vandal arrested at a memorial, and plans announced for a public tribute later this month.
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Police clash with Coronationville residents in protests over water supply
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at Coronationville protests as residents clashed with authorities over the ongoing lack of water in their community.
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Gen Z spills blood to change the course of history in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
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KZN transport dept reaches agreement with SANTACO to end Durban taxi strike
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and SANTACO have reached an agreement to end the Durban taxi strike, which left thousands of commuters stranded this week.
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Protests erupt in Shawela Village over brutal stabbing of local woman
Residents of Shawela Village in Limpopo have taken to the streets after a 36-year-old woman was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.
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Road closures set for Tshwane CBD as planned shutdown goes ahead on Monday, 18 August 2025
Motorists have been warned to expect major disruptions as Tshwane CBD protests linked to service delivery grievances are set to block several streets on Monday, 18 August 2025.
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Soweto residents vow to shutdown taxi operations near Maponya Mall
Tensions remain high in Soweto as residents, angered by the killing of an e-hailing driver, vow to block taxis near Maponya Mall for a week, with police confirming no arrests yet.
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Maponya Mall cautiously resumes operations after a harrowing night of murder
Maponya Mall has reopened under tense conditions after a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers left one person dead and two others seriously injured, sparking protests from Soweto residents.
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Germiston protests escalate as Home Affairs building allegedly set alight
Protest action in Germiston’s CBD on Tuesday morning turned violent, with a Home Affairs building reportedly set on fire during evictions at Pharoe Park.
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Frustrated bus drivers down tools in Rea Vaya protest
Rea Vaya bus services in Johannesburg were halted without warning after drivers at the Meadowlands depot protested against being forced to use unsafe and unlicensed vehicles.
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Uber shutdown warning for South Africa as e-hailing drivers threaten national strike
E-hailing drivers represented by NEFSA have warned of an upcoming Uber shutdown in South Africa, citing low pay, unsafe working conditions, and unfair practices.
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FlySafair pilot strike enters second week as talks stall and flights affected
The FlySafair pilot strike has entered its second week after failed talks over wages and working conditions, with more flights disrupted on Monday, 28 July 2025.
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Ekurhuleni suspends electricity hike after dramatic Tembisa shutdown
Ekurhuleni’s mayor has suspended a fixed electricity surcharge after violent protests erupted in Tembisa.
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FlySafair forced to cancel flights as pilot strike kicks off
FlySafair has cancelled multiple flights as a pilot strike begins, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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FlySafair pilot strike threatens operations: Here’s what you must know
FlySafair has confirmed some pilots may go on strike after failed wage talks, but the airline is working to prevent major disruptions.
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E-hailing services on tenterhooks in Johannesburg following shutdown
Uber and Bolt services in Johannesburg were brought to a halt on Tuesday as e-hailing drivers protested fare structures and commission rates.
