Cape Town Buzz
Protests break out at Sir Lowry’s Pass: Here’s what we know
Here's the latest on the protests that broke out at Sir Lowry’s Pass, on Friday.
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Phoenix shutdown: Roads to avoid on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
On Wednesday, several routes in Phoenix, Durban, were considered no-go zones, with high protest activity.
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Old Mutual 2023 annual results loom amid raucous boycott
Old Mutual looks to report positive gains in its 2023 annual results amid a PR nightmare that impacted Monday's performance on the JSE.
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Motorists advised to avoid R63 between Fort Beaufort and Alice – Here’s why
Motorists are advised to avoid the R63 route between Fort Beaufort and Alice, in the Eastern Cape, due to ongoing protests.
Viral News
Teboho Mokoena fans threaten to boycott Puma: Here’s what we know
Teboho Mokoena fans are leading calls for a Puma boycott after reports surfaced claiming the retail brand is planning to sever ties with the player.
Cape Town Buzz
JG Meiring High School resumes classes a day after stabbing incident
JG Meiring High School reopens a day after a Grade 11 pupil was stabbed.
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Ennerdale service delivery protests disrupt traffic: Here’s the latest [video]
Service delivery protests that broke out in Ennerdale, JHB, on Monday, 12 February 2024, have affected the following routes.
![Ennerdale service delivery protests disrupt traffic: Here’s the latest [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/swisherpost-ennerdale-service-delivery-protests-768x512.jpg)
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Pick n Pay Longmeadow distribution centre under fire over alleged staff revolt [video]
The Pick n Pay Longmeadow distribution centre has come under fire over an alleged staff revolt linked to unfair dismissals.
![Pick n Pay Longmeadow distribution centre under fire over alleged staff revolt [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-pick-n-pay-distribution-centre-longmeadow-768x512.jpg)
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Phoenix shutdown: All roads in and out of Durban suburb blocked [video]
Motorists not partaking in the Phoenix shutdown should avoid these routes.
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Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam's ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
![Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-verulam-protests-routes-affected-768x512.jpg)
Viral News
Watch: Racial tensions escalate in Groblersdal over arrest of two farmers [video]
Tensions are boiling over in Groblersdal, where farmer Piet Groenewald and his son Stefan Greeff, are due in court for alleged assault.
![Watch: Racial tensions escalate in Groblersdal over arrest of two farmers [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-groblersdal-protests-768x512.jpeg)
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Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]
Frustrated Verulam residents take to the streets, blocking the R102 route to Durban in protest over persistent water shortages.
![Watch: Verulam residents block R102 Durban route over water crisis [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/swisherpost-verulam-protests-r102-durban-route-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town Buzz
Activists protest at City of Cape Town auction
Hazel Matipa’s New Church Street house was one of several properties on the same ERF which fetched a total for R13.5-million
Cape Town Buzz
Sex workers gather in Cape Town to push for decriminalisation
COSATU calls for sex workers to unionise.
Cape Town Buzz
Sea Point Promenade clash: Pro-Palestine protesters confront Pro-Israel march [video]
Pro-Palestine protesters clashed with pro-Israel groups on the Sea Point promenade, leading to intervention by security forces.
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Activists demand end to TotalEnergies offshore drilling
The French multinational company wants to drill for oil and gas along the South African coastline near Cape Town, the West Coast and the Garden Route
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Over 100 grannies march in Durban to demand better healthcare and housing
This follows a three-day conference that brought together grandmothers from across the country
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Welkom municipal workers react angrily after learning they won’t be paid
A letter signed by the municipal manager states workers may have to wait until the end of October to get their salaries.
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EFF to picket outside Tshwane Israel embassy: Here’s everything you must know
The EFF plans to picket outside the Israel embassy in Tshwane to show solidarity with Palestinians.
Cape Town Buzz
Travel advisory: Cape Town motorists warned to avoid these routes amid Sir Lowry’s Pass protests
Traffic disruptions were felt across Cape Town due to the Sir Lowry's Pass protests, leading to road closures and a halt in community services.
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Contingency plans in place ahead of Lebombo border protest
The BMA has been requested to receive a memorandum from the community which highlights challenges, including criminal acts at and along the Lebombo port of entry.
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Vredefort community under heavy police watch after suspicious deaths of two toddlers
The deaths of two toddlers in Vredefort have triggered a heavy police presence in the community amid ongoing investigations and simmering tensions.
Viral News
Cape Town Marathon runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester [photo]
Cape Town Marathon runner Gerhard van Rensburg allegedly shoved Houston out of his way, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground.
![Cape Town Marathon runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester [photo]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/swisherpost-cape-town-marathon-runner-assault-pro-palestine-protester-768x512.jpg)
Viral News
Taxi protests erupt near Clearwater Mall: Here’s why you must avoid Hendrik Potgieter Road [video]
The mayhem on Hendrik Potgieter Road marked a severe disruption, not only stalling the traffic but also instilling fear among Roodepoort residents and motorists.
![Taxi protests erupt near Clearwater Mall: Here’s why you must avoid Hendrik Potgieter Road [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/swisherpost-hendrik-potgieter-road-clearwater-mall-taxi-protests-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town Buzz
EFF Cape Town shutdown on Monday, 2 October 2023: Here’s everything you must know
The EFF Cape Town shutdown comes with specific conditions, including refraining from intimidating City staff, entering the Ndabeni pound, and excluding taxis from the procession.
Local
Die-hard ‘7de Laan’ fans set to protest at SABC offices over soapie’s cancellation
The fans, who are part of the '7de Laan MyNou - Amptelik' Facebook group, are spearheading the effort.
Viral News
Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]
Onlookers took these videos of the tense shutdown, showing several taxi drivers patrolling the roads with heavy artillery.
![Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/swisherpost-umhlanga-taxi-shutdown-768x512.jpg)
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Watch: Tsakane Protests Turn Violent After Residents Clash with Riot Police [Video]
Tsakane residents have been without running water for several weeks, leading to their frustrations boiling over into protests.
![Watch: Tsakane Protests Turn Violent After Residents Clash with Riot Police [Video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/swisherpost-tskane-protests-768x512.jpg)
International
Here’s how much Warner Bros would pay per year if they agreed to SAG-AFTRA terms
Warner Bros anticipates a significant financial impact from the SAG-AFTRA writers strike, estimating losses of $300 million to $500 million.
