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FILE: Police were called in to disperse hundreds of unruly protesters during their march to the Theewaterskloof Municipal office on 15 September 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Grabouw protest waterskloof municipality receives memorandum

Grabouw schooling to resume today

By Chanel September

MEC Debbie Schafer has set up plans to help pupils recover lost time due to violent protests.

  • Violent clashes broke out in the Overberg town this week during service delivery protests. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    End in sight for Grabouw service delivery issues

    Bongingkosi Madikizela said he's now positive there won't be any further violent demonstrations by locals.

    2839 days ago
  • Police were called in to disperse hundreds of unruly protesters during their march to the Theewaterskloof Municipal office on 15 September 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Grabouw pupils urged to return to school

    Five schools were closed because of violent protests over the past few days.

    2840 days ago
  • Protesters in Grabouw in the Western Cape block the road during a demonstration over the lack of housing, poor and expensive electricity supply and bad road conditions on Tuesday 16 September 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    Grabouw: Municipality, community leaders to meet

    It's been a tense few days with violent clashes sparked by service delivery protests.

    2840 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters in Grabouw in the Western Cape demonstrate over the lack of housing, poor and expensive electricity supply and bad road conditions, Tuesday, 16 September 2014. Picture: Sapa

    Grabouw protests: Pupils prevented from writing exams

    Frustrated leaners have called on members of the community to stop the violent protests.

    2841 days ago
  • FILE: Hundreds gather outside the Theewaterskloof Municipal offices in Grabouw during protest in the area on 15 September, 2014. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Grabouw on tenterhooks as nyalas patrol streets

    There have been protests in the area for three days straight due to a lack of housing and services.

    2841 days ago
  • Protesters in Grabouw in the Western Cape block the road during a demonstration over the lack of housing, poor and expensive electricity supply and bad road conditions on Tuesday, 16 September 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    Cops fire rubber bullets at protesting Grabouw residents

    Rocks have again been placed on several roads in the area, once again disrupting traffic.

    2842 days ago
  • Protesters in Grabouw in the Western Cape demonstrate over the lack of housing, poor and expensive electricity supply and bad road conditions on Tuesday, 16 September 2014. Picture: Sapa.

    Municipal building torched in Grabouw

    The blaze has since been extinguished but violent protests in continue in the area.

    2842 days ago
  • FILE: Police will continue monitoring Grabouw following violent protests over the past two days. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Police monitor Grabouw after violent protests

    Police will continue monitoring Grabouw following violent protests over the past two days.

    2842 days ago
  • Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer leaves the Cape Town Police Station where the charges were laid. Picture: Chanel September/EWN.

    Grabouw unrest: WC education MEC lays criminal charges

    Debbie Schafer says over 6,000 learners have been affected by the unrest in the area.

    2843 days ago
  • Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality Chris Punt. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    'Tight budget affects service delivery in Grabouw'

    Mayor Chris Punt says of the 56,000 people in Grabouw, only 48% pay rates and taxes.

    2843 days ago
  • Theewaterskloof Mayor Chris Punt signed for the memorandum after a short conversation with the Grabouw Civic Organisation's Margaret Le Roux on 15 September, 2014. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Grabouw residents vow to continue fight for basic services

    More than 1,000 people marched to the Theewaterskloof Municipality's offices to hand over a memorandum.

    2843 days ago
  • Thousands of people gather outside the Theewaterskloof Municipal offices in Grabouw during protests in the area on 15 September, 2014. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Police fire teargas at Grabouw protesters

    Residents have been protesting against a lack of housing and adequate services.

    2844 days ago
  • WC Traffic Service says cars are being stoned and protesters have dumped oil across the road.

    Protests shut down N2 in Grabouw

    WC Traffic Service says cars are being stoned and protesters have dumped oil across the road.

    2844 days ago
  • FILE: The Grabouw and Elgin Civic Association in the Western Cape says its anxiously waiting for a response to a memorandum handed to the Theewaterskloof Municipality. Picture: EWN

    Grabouw awaits response from municipality

    After a protest march last week, authorities were given seven days to respond.

    2863 days ago
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