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Put South Africa First protest: Tshwane roads to avoid on Friday, 15 September 2023
The primary objective of the march is to address the drug pandemic in South Africa.
Cape Town Buzz
Tensions Escalate as City of Cape Town Attempts to Disconnect Oasis Farm Illegal Electrical Connections [video]
The standoff escalated in Oasis Farm, leading to the use of stun grenades by law enforcement to disperse the crowd.
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Watch: Tshwane CBD disintegrates into violence – Here’s everything we know [video]
Eyewitnesses captured footage of the unsettling scenes as several municipal vehicles were engulfed in flames, leaving onlookers horrified.
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News
Zimbabweans in SA march to demand elections be nullified
“We just want to go home,” protesters chanted
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Farm workers march against pesticides
They call on European company to stop exporting EU-banned pesticides to South Africa
Cape Town Buzz
Developing: Cape Town taxi operations impacted but no active strike
City of Cape Town MEC for Public Safety JP Smith released a statement shooting down claims of a brewing taxi strike.
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Eskom recalls technicians from Esikhaleni, Mandlakala, Dlangezwa following threats from residents
The Zircon and Cygnus substations, critical components of the local electrical infrastructure, have experienced tripping, leading to power outages in the affected areas.
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Balobedu protests: Pretoria traffic advisory for Tuesday, 29 August 2023
The purpose of the protests is to draw attention to the call for the acknowledgement of Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the legitimate queen of the Balobedu ethnic group.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Swellendam municipal office torched amid violent riots [video]
Escalating riots linked to Railton residents culminated in several businesses being looted at the torching of the Swellendam municipal office.
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Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis go on strike again? – Here’s what you must know
Rumours of an impending Cape Town taxi strike, while not true, aren't exactly farfetched. Here's everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town commuters warned to ignore ‘taxi strike’ fake news
SANTACO and the City of Cape Town have condemned circulating messages about the second coming of a taxi strike.
Cape Town Buzz
SANTACO calls off Cape Town taxi strike with ‘immediate effect’
SANTACO called off the Cape Town taxi strike following a week of devastation that culminated in five deaths and 198 active criminal cases.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Overberg police monitor brewing tensions in Kleinmond [video]
Tensions are brewing in Kleinmond, where large groups of protesters are clashing with Overberg authorities.
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Toekomsrus protests: Road closures and incidents to take note of [video]
Tensions are brewing in Toekomsrus, as community members face off against riot police. Here's everything we know.
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Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis return on Thursday, 10 August 2023? – Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis could return to operations as early as Thursday, 10 August 2023, if these permutations take shape.
Cape Town Buzz
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'.
Cape Town Buzz
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 Buzz
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.
Cape Town Buzz
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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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.
Cape Town Buzz
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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Slovo Park riots end in truck arson and looting [video]
The Slovo Park riots turned chaotic on the N12 highway, after residents torched and looted a truck in front of helpless police.
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Cape Town Buzz
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.
Cape Town Buzz
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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Police accused of shooting teenager during Slovo Park protest
SAPS investigating death of 16-year-old Karabo Chaka
Cape Town Buzz
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.
News
SAMWU protests: Tshwane workers clash with riot police [video]
SAMWU protests turned violent when disgruntled Tshwane City workers clashed with riot police, and the entire encounter was caught on camera.
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Viral News
SARS worker loses job for faking ‘sick leave’ to join EFF protest
On Monday, the Labour Court determined SARS was well within its rights to dismiss the former worker for faking sick leave to join an EFF protest.
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Soweto e-hailing shutdown: Here’s why there are no Uber, Bolt services on Monday, 17 July 2023
Soweto was without Bolt and Uber services on Monday, 17 July 2023, due to a temporary shutdown. Here's what you must know.