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Protestors blocked Koma & Bolani streets in Jabulani, Soweto with rocks and burning tyres on 20 June 2022. Picture: @JoburgMPD/Twitter

Pimville

Motorists, commuters warned to brace for second day of protests in Soweto

By Nokukhanya Mntambo

A group of residents from Pimville and Klipspruit are expected to take to the streets again on Tuesday morning over a lack of service delivery, a long-standing...

  • Picture: Supplied

    Pimville residents block roads, cause traffic disruptions during protest

    It's unclear what they are unhappy about, however, they have blocked roads causing traffic disruptions.

    77 days ago
  • Police Minister Bheki Cele addresses Kliptown residents during an imbizo on crime on 28 April 2022. Picture: @LirandzuThemba/Twitter

    Cele calls on Kliptown residents to act within law when protecting themselves

    The minister was speaking during a crime prevention imbizo in the area on Thursday.

    101 days ago
  • Pimville resident, Kgomotso Diale, was killed at the Chicken Farm informal settlement on 18 April 2022. Credit: Supplied

    Slain Kgomotso Diale joined electricity protest to help community, says family

    Kgomotso Diale was shot and killed on Monday, allegedly by Lesotho nationals at the Chicken Farm informal settlement after community members went to ask about the recent theft of power cables.

    109 days ago
  • A screengrab of Pimville residents in Soweto marching in the streets on 14 July 2021 in what they called a demonstration to defend the township economy.

    Pimville residents: We won’t allow any lawlessness in our community

    The Maponya Mall survived the looting and vandalism after a group of residents formed a human chain at the main gate.

    389 days ago
  • FILE: A technician disconnects illegal connections in Soweto. Picture: @AsktheChiefJMPD

    Conditions for restoring power in Pimville non-negotiable, says Eskom

    The community of Zone 2 barred the entrance of Megawatt Park in Sunninghill in a bid to have their electricity restored in high-density areas after a transformer failed in June.

    712 days ago
  • FILE: City Power officials on 3 June 2020 disconnected illegal electricity connections at Phumula Mqashi informal settlement in Vlakfontein. The officials were joined by JMPD and SAPS officers. Picture: @CityPowerJhb/Twitter.

    Cut illegal connections or stay in the dark, Eskom tells Soweto residents

    Residents of Pimville Zone 2, who have been left without electricity supply for three months after a transformer exploded, have staged a protest outside the power utility's headquarters, Megawatt Park in Sunninghill.

    712 days ago
  • The elderly at the Post office in Pimville are observing social distancing. They also all have masks on and they are sanitised at the door. Picture: Kgomotso Modise/EWN

    'The queue is moving fast': Pimville pensioners praise govt's grant system

    Pensioners will also receive R250 more for the next six months as part of government’s COVID-19 relief programme.

    824 days ago
  • FILE: A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) vehicle. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News

    JMPD monitoring Pimville protest

    Residents have barricaded roads with burning tyres and rocks. It’s understood they took to the streets last night over electricity.

    1897 days ago
  • Meli's pub in Pimville, Soweto where Mandla Hlatshwayo was shot. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    [WATCH] Mandla Hlatshwayo gunned down at Pimville pub

    Former 'Generations' actor and Jozi FM DJ Mandla Hlatshwayo and his friend were killed at the Meli’s pub in Pimville, Soweto on Sunday night. It's understood they had confronted four men who had robbed women of their cellphones when they were attacked.

    1910 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService.

    Manhunt launched for men suspected of killing officer

    Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for six men who shot and killed a police officer in Pimville, Soweto.

    1959 days ago
  • Police tape generic. Picture: EWN

    Soweto principal critical after being stabbed by former teacher

    It is believed the attacker also assaulted some Pimville community members who tried to intervene.

    2093 days ago
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