Cape town service delivery protests
9 people arrested in connection with Cape Town protests
There were demonstrations along major routes in and around various areas including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Delft, Belhar and Kuilsriver.
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One protester dead, four cops injured in CT service delivery protests - dept
There have been protests in various areas including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Belhar and Kuilsriver.
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Movement organising CT protests says demonstrators fed up with lack of services
Since Tuesday, major routes, including parts of the N2, the R300, Stellenbosch arterial and within Kraaifontein, have been blocked off by demonstrators who were partaking in a service delivery protest.
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WC Community Safety Dept condemns service delivery protests on N2 and surrounds
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz indicated that the demonstrations were over housing and basic service delivery.
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Cops deployed as more protests rock Cape Town
On Monday, at least 45 people were arrested on charges relating to public violence.
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Cape Town protests: Rubber bullets, teargas used against N1 protesters
This after the group Gatvol Capetonian called on communities across the city to block roads and bring the city to a standstill on Monday morning.
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Stone-throwing, tyres set alight as group protests in Athlone
Authorities said demonstrators were throwing stones and burning tyres along Klipfontein Road.
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Unclear when schooling will resume after protests in Dunoon, Joe Slovo
The unrest, linked to traffic enforcement blitzes against minibus taxis, started last week.
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Cape Chamber of Commerce warns of job losses amid ongoing protests
Over the past few days, there have been protests in several Cape Town communities.
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Human Settlements Mayco Member Booi visits protest stricken Sir Lowry’s Pass
Human Settlements Mayco Member Malusi Booi has visited the community on two occasions to listen to residents' concerns.
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Sir Lowry’s Pass Village protest flares up, N2 closed
Protest action continues with residents barricading the roads with burning tyres and rubble.
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Tensions flare in Ottery, Sir Lowry’s Pass Village due to community protests
Police have arrested nine people for public violence in Ottery and four in Parkwood.
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SJC to lay complaint with Ipid over ‘police brutality’ during CT protest
SJC general secretary Axolile Notywala claims to have been assaulted by police shortly after he was taken into custody during a peaceful protest outside the Civic Centre.
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Mayor Dan Plato addresses protesters, promises to visit affected areas
Protesters told the Cape Town mayor they need access to water and that they’re tired of relieving themselves in bushes and portable toilets.
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CT protesters: 'We drink water with cows and pigs'
Protesting informal settlers have gathered at the Civic Centre on Thursday morning demanding answers to their grievances over alleged poor services in their areas.
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Protesters erect shack outside WC Premier Helen Zille’s residence
The protesters have told Eyewitness News nothing is being done in their communities.
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Vrygrond residents demand houses, services
Community members say they will continue to picket until the mayor accept their memorandum.
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Clean-up operations underway in Siqalo after violent protests
Several vehicles were pelted with stones, and an ATM and a fruit and vegetable stall were torched.
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‘Protesting the only language authorities understand’
Violent service delivery protests in the Siqalo Informal Settlement near Mitchells Plain flared up on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
