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Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes
“Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships.”
News | 10 August 2023
Taxi strike death toll mounts as minister and mayor hit stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 8 August 2023
Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso
Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the “equivalent of a construction mafia”
By Chris Gilili
News | 8 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023
Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.
News | 8 August 2023
Millions spent and 7 years later hawkers still sit without stalls
Only 60 of 320 stalls were built yet Mbhashe municipality paid the contractor
News | 8 August 2023
Taxi drivers chase school children in day of violence in Cape Town
Truck driver describes his narrow escape after his vehicle was torched by mob
By Sandiso Phaliso and Qaqamba Falithenjwa
News | 7 August 2023
Domestic workers battle with workplace compensation despite landmark ruling in 2020
Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday
News | 7 August 2023
Family demand justice for teen shot dead during protest
“Not a single government official has come here to show their sympathy” laments Karabo Chaka’s uncle
By Chris Gilili
News | 7 August 2023