News
First wave of MK Party Johannesburg shutdowns kick off today
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party begins a series of protests in Johannesburg today, calling for criminal charges and a full shutdown of Gauteng on Friday.
Travel
Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
Cape Town Buzz
Congolese in Cape Town mark DRC’s Independence Day with sombre march to Parliament
Dozens gathered in Cape Town to commemorate DRC’s Independence Day while raising alarm over continued conflict in eastern Congo.
Crime
Walter Sisulu University protests escalate with N2 blocked off
Walter Sisulu University students have intensified their protests by blocking the N2 highway in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, following the bail release of a university residence manager accused of fatally shooting a student.
News
Truck blockade halts traffic on N3: Here are the latest updates
Protesting truck drivers have brought traffic to a standstill on the N3 highway in the Free State, with authorities urging motorists to find alternative routes.
News
Government mourns loss of lives during Diepkloof protest
GCIS Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, expressed confidence that the law will take its course for those who perpetrated the violence.
Crime
More details surface about two people killed in Diepkloof protests
Two people have died during violent Diepkloof protests, with Gauteng police confirming the circumstances and warning of ongoing danger in the area.
Crime
Diepkloof protests: Looting, road closures and two confirmed deaths – Here’s the latest
Two people have died and major highways are closed as violent protests erupt in Diepkloof, Soweto over land, water, and sanitation grievances.
News
PIC swoops in to rescue Daybreak Foods amid rising tensions
The PIC has allocated R250 million to Daybreak Foods to help stabilise operations and prevent job losses amid unpaid wages and an animal welfare crisis.
News
Malatjie informal dwellers protest over Eskom removing illegal connections
Residents of the Malatjie informal settlement have launched a protest after Eskom removed illegal electricity connections in the area near Lanseria Airport.
News
Daybreak Foods crisis deepens as workers take frustrations in Delmas protests
Workers at Daybreak Foods have blocked roads in Delmas over unpaid wages as the company faces a deepening crisis affecting both employees and livestock.
News
‘Ramaphosa Must Fall’ march to affect these streets in Tshwane
A protest calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation will take place in Pretoria on 4 April, with several streets expected to be affected.
News
Durban city roads congested amid protests over illegal immigration
Protesters marched to Durban City Hall demanding action against illegal immigration, causing major traffic delays in central Durban.
News
EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
Travel
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.
News
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.
Travel
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.
Travel
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.
News
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.
News
Protests break out in Lenasia South over water outages
JMPD officers have been deployed to manage the situation and redirect motorists to alternative routes.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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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News
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.
News
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.
News
Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs
They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes.
News
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.
