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14 bodies found in Haiti capital suburb amid gang violence
A political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country but far more needs to be done, with some experts warning the situation could deteriorate further.
The pitfalls of democracy
OPINION: The only avenue available for the poor remains marches and protests on the streets, writes Sello Moloto.
Drama as cops initially deny Mandla Mandela access to Nelson Mandela’s statue
Mandla Mandela struggled to get access to the statue of his grandfather, Nelson Mandela, after police initially refused to allow him to lay wreaths at the site, but they later allowed him.
Cape Town mayor calls for tolerance after disruption of prayer rally
City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the police had to intervene after a peaceful prayer rally was disrupted.
SAPS arrest four people after clashes between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters in Cape Town
Police spokesperson in the Western Cape Captain F. C van Wyk said four people were arrested for public violence.
Pro-Palestinian rally around White House starts in Washington
Thousands of protesters have started marching down the central streets of the US capital of Washington, DC to protest against the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and the US support for Israel, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
Frustrated e-hailing drivers in Soweto to government: ‘We will not be ignored’
Bolt and Uber drivers in Soweto said they would continue with the national shutdown and vowed to bring the country to a standstill if their demands were ignored.
Traffic delays expected in Joburg ahead of Cosatu’s march against the state of economy
Thousands of Cosatu members are expected to march in Johannesburg on Thursday over the state of the economy, poor governance, and the falling living standards of workers.
Bheki Cele says Diepsloot residents concerns cannot be solved by police alone
Bheki Cele said the issues raised by aggrieved Diepsloot residents concerning levels of crime and illegal immigrants, cannot be solved by police because it needed a holistic approach.
Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda visits Diepkloof Hostel, assures electricity is coming
City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, went to the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto on Wednesday and assured residents that the city will soon begin working on electricity installations in the area.
City Power tells Diepkloof Hostel dwellers it will take three months to complete electricity installations
Following a series of violent protests in Diepkloof hostel, Soweto, City Power promised that it will complete the installation of electricity to the hostel in the next three months.
Angry Diepsloot residents threaten to intensify protest if Ramaphosa fails to respond to their demands
Aggrieved Diepsloot residents are threatening to intensify their protest following the Presidency's failure to meet their demands.
Diepkloof hostel residents continue with violent service delivery protest
Disgruntled Diepkloof residents took to the streets and blocked off the highways with burning tyres early on Monday morning over service delivery.
Protesting Diepsloot residents demand Ramaphosa intervention
Disgruntled Diepsloot residents said they want President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit the community and address their grievances over the alarming rate of crime in the area.
LIVE BLOG: National shutdown as it happens
The EFF has mobilised thousands of its members countrywide to join a national strike to protest against the high cost of living, failing municipalities, lack of service delivery and ongoing load shedding.
National shutdown: EFF calls on international community to monitor protests as Ramaphosa deploys soldiers
EFF bemoaned that South Africa has degenerated into a military State, and the deployment of the army surpasses the apartheid regime in the 1980s during the State of Emergency.
Pretoria streets expected to be affected by march against electricity hike
A number of streets in the Pretoria CBD will be temporarily cordoned off as members of the civil rights movement #NotInMyName will be marching against load shedding and increased electricity tariffs on Friday.
Emalahleni protest over lights prevents matrics from writing maths final exam
Matric pupils at Emalahleni in Mpumalanga were prevented from writing their maths exam on Monday when community members went on a protest over power cuts.
Numsa signs wage increase agreement for motor sector workers
Car dealership employees will receive a 6. 5% increase and a further 7. 5% has been granted for component manufacturers and petrol attendants, meanwhile cashiers will receive 5%.
Putco fires 105 bus drivers for instigating an unprotected strike
Putco said when firing employees, it looked at those who were instigators of the protest and those who were stopping others from working.
Putco bus drivers continue with illegal strike despite dismissal letters
The bus strike has inconvenienced more than 22 000 commuters in the last six days, the commuter transport company said it’s think of ways of reimbursing commuters who could not use their tickets.
Putco to fire 1000 bus drivers who were protesting for better wages in illegal strike
Putco has issued dismissal letters to over 1 000 employees after they embarked on an illegal strike demanding better wages.
DA members march in Pretoria to demand Cele’s removal
Speaking to supporters during the march, DA leader John Steenhuisen said the country is capable of fighting crime but it can not be done with Cele still as the minister.
Protests erupt in Soweto after City Power cuts illegal electricity connections
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the issue of illegal connections had cost the City a lot of money and contributed to fatalities where children were electrocuted due to the exposed wires.
Steve Tshwete protest: Guard who gunned down protesting municipal workers appears in court
He allegedly shot the municipal employees on Wednesday. One died on the scene, while another succumbed to the injuries on Thursday in hospital.