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FILE: Protesting Langa residents closed Bhunga Avenue by burning tyres and littering the road with debris. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

Langa protests

Metrorail: It could take weeks to fix Langa rail service

By Shamiela Fisher

Metrorail is awaiting a report from technicians on the extent of damage caused during protests in Langa.

  • A protester taunts police as service delivery riots continued in Langa, Cape Town, where residents protesting against what they say is an unfair allocation of newly built houses in the township, closed Bhunga Avenue by burning tyres and littering the road with debris. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Section of Langa still volatile after overnight protests

    Protesters attempted to torch a local Post Office while rail infrastructure in the area was also vandalised.

    2152 days ago
  • Police officers monitor protesters in Langa on 1 September 2015. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

    Three arrested after protests flare up in Langa

    Protesters are up in arms over housing and say they will protest until their demands are taken seriously.

    2537 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Human Settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela says some Cape Town residents who are angry over housing issues are hampering housing delivery efforts themselves.

    Housing delivery efforts 'hampered by residents'

    Bonginkosi Madikizela and City of Cape Town officials addressed the Langa community on Sunday.

    2937 days ago
  • FILE: All entrances to Langa were closed to traffic due to protest in the area on 9 July 2014. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    'Langa protests are a last resort'

    A reverend says community members embarked on housing protests as they’re tired of waiting.

    2951 days ago
  • All entrances to Langa have been closed to traffic at this point due to protest in the area on 9 July 2014. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    CT won't engage violent protesters

    The City of Cape Town has condemned violent service delivery protests in Langa.

    2953 days ago
  • FILE: All entrances to Langa were closed to traffic due to protests in the area. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Langa residents promise more protests

    Community leaders held meetings with City of Cape Town officials on Thursday evening.

    2954 days ago
  • FILE: Residents took to the streets on Wednesday in a violent demonstration that destroyed property. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Langa council buildings shut

    A councillor in the area says she fears a reprise of Wednesday’s protests.

    2955 days ago
  • All entrances to Langa were closed to traffic due to a violent protest in the area on 9 July 2014. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Langa protests 'politically motivated'

    Disgruntled residents went on a rampage during service delivery protests in Langa.

    2955 days ago
  • All entrances to Langa have been closed to traffic at this point due to protest in the area on 9 July 2014. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Langa protests: EMS staff barred access

    Residents went on a rampage this morning, burning tyres and dragging debris onto railway tracks.

    2956 days ago
  • All entrances to Langa have been closed due to a violent service delivery protest. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Protests in Langa

    All entrances to Langa have been closed due to a violent service delivery protest.

    2956 days ago
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