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Chip factory workers will challenge dismissal in Labour Court

Frimax Foods in Durban fired the workers who downed tools in a unprotected strike in June

By GroundUp · 15 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

R1bn disbursed to KZN businesses post-July civil unrest

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to ensure that peace and stability are maintained throughout the country and that there are no further incidents of violence.

By SA News · 15 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

News

KZN health department fires hospital security company

Guards downed tools because they have not yet been paid for June

By GroundUp · 13 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

KZN motorists warned to practice caution as Van Reenen’s Pass reopens

Southbound lanes on Van Reenen's Pass have now been reopened, allowing for traffic in both directions through the use of contraflow measures.

By Andile Sicetsha · 9 Jul 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

COSATU leader tells government to listen to union demands or face the results at the polls next year

Union members marched in cities across the country on Thursday

By GroundUp · 7 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

Crime

Police open murder case after man shot during Cape Town protest

SAPS says the shooting was not related to a protest by shack dwellers from Taiwan settlement in Khayelitsha

By GroundUp · 7 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Sports

Banyana Banyana labelled ‘unreasonable’ for demanding R1m payout

Banyana Banyana have been labelled 'unreasonable' for demanding an increased payout for participating in the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.

By Andile Sicetsha · 3 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

Viral News

Diepsloot protests: Three suspects arrested in chaotic riots [video]

Diepsloot protests escalated on Thursday, 29 June 2023, as three rioters were arrested for public violence.

By Andile Sicetsha · 29 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

News

Diepkloof protests: Mayor Gwamanda promises R120m budget to boost service delivery

Mayor Gwamanda halted Diepkloof protests with promises of a regional service delivery blitz worth R120 million, starting in July 2023.

By Andile Sicetsha · 28 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

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Diepkloof protests: Police monitor situation as chaos erupts [video]

Spurts of protests have caused significant road closures in Diepkloof, on Monday. Here are the latest updates.

By Andile Sicetsha · 26 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

Will there be a Gautrain strike? – Here’s everything you must know

A full-scale Gautrain strike may be the last resort if upcoming wage talks end in an impasse. NUMSA warned.

By Andile Sicetsha · 19 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

News

Mandoza biopic production reportedly paused due to staff payment issues

The Mandoza biopic was reportedly paused after production staff went on a protest over alleged salary delays. Here's what we know.

By Andile Sicetsha · 15 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Lifestyle

Climate activists disrupt Standard Bank AGM

About 200 climate activists led a protest outside the Standard Bank AGM calling on the bank stop investing in fossil fuels.

By GroundUp · 13 Jun 2023 · 3 min read

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Tshwane bus services suspended on Wednesday, 7 June 2023: Here’s everything we know

Tshwane residents were forced to make alternative travel arrangements after buses were suspended on Wednesday.

By Andile Sicetsha · 7 Jun 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

N3 protests: Motorists warned to avoid Van Reenen’s Pass

Motorists have been warned to avoid the N3 route along Van Reenen's Pass due to violent protests. Here's what you must know.

By Swisher Post · 28 May 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

Ventersburg protests: Motorists warned to avoid this N1 route

This N1 route in Ventersburg, Free State, is a no-go zone following violent protests that broke out on Wednesday, 17 May 2023.

By Andile Sicetsha · 17 May 2023 · 2 min read

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CPUT riots: Nzimande blasts students for vandalising campus property

Dr Blade Nzimande blasted CPUT and UWC students for vandalising campus property during last week's intense riots.

By SA News · 16 May 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

Emalahleni electricity protests turn violent, disturb N4 traffic [video]

At the time of reporting, the N4 was closed to traffic on both sides and officers were redirecting drivers to alternative routes.

By Andile Sicetsha · 11 May 2023 · 2 min read

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National truck strike: Traffic notices for Sunday, 30 April 2023

The national truck strike takes place on Sunday, 30 April 2023. Here are the latest traffic notices and roads to avoid.

By Andile Sicetsha · 29 Apr 2023 · 2 min read

Viral News

‘Freedom Day is for rich people.’ – Shack dwellers protest in Durban

Durban shack dwellers led a Freedom Day march to the eThekwini city hall, calling for the resignation of Minister of Police Bheki Cele.

By GroundUp · 26 Apr 2023 · 3 min read

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Ramaphosa asked to speak out on Uganda’s homophobic law

About 100 members of the LGBT community marched to Parliament, against Uganda's homophobic law.

By GroundUp · 31 Mar 2023 · 2 min read

Crime

EFF national shutdown: Police release total arrests statistics

At least 550 people were arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation during the national shutdown on Monday.

By SA News · 21 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

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EFF national shutdown kicks off with chaos in Braamfontein [video]

Braamfontein was lit with violence between protesters and public order police in the wee hours of Monday.

By Andile Sicetsha · 20 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

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EFF national shutdown: Bheki Cele warns protestors police will ‘uphold the law’

Bheki Cele said those who break the law will be arrested.

By SA News · 17 Mar 2023 · 3 min read

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Ramaphosa on EFF national shutdown: ‘Anarchy and disorder will not be allowed’

President Ramaphosa emphasised that although the right to protest is guaranteed in the Constitution, it does not allow for the rights of others to be infringed.

By SA News · 16 Mar 2023 · 3 min read