Articles for Johnnie Isaac
Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City
SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing
Brief | 23 September 2025
Thousands of municipal workers take to the streets in Buffalo City, despite interdict
Roads around the city barricaded with burning tyres, but SAMWU denies its members were involved
Brief | 17 September 2025
Buffalo City municipal workers go on strike
South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services
News | 16 September 2025
Violent scenes in Engcobo on second day of SANCO “shutdown”
Nasty scuffle breaks out between Spar owner and protesters
Brief | 25 June 2025
SANCO and ANC clash in Eastern Cape
Protestors gathered at Ngcobo’s municipal offices, despite a court order
News | 24 June 2025
Suspension of “whistleblower” traffic officers is unlawful, court rules
Traffic department has no ticket books or breathalysers, officers claimed
Brief | 21 June 2025
Battle between SANCO and municipality in Eastern Cape town
Calm restored after protests disrupt businesses
News | 29 May 2025
Chris Hani mayor sues SANCO leader for defamation
Lusanda Sizani says statements made during a protest were “unreasonable”
Brief | 28 May 2025
Protesters shut down Eastern Cape town, ask President Ramaphosa for help
Ngcobo residents say local and provincial authorities are not dealing with their complaints
Brief | 20 May 2025