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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
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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.
