Protest
SAPS deployed around Nancefield Hostel in Soweto following overnight protest
Officials on Sunday said it appeared that the protest started as a result of continued power cuts.
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Labour Minister Nxesi blames 'weak' unions for trucking industry violence
Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi said that had trade union shop stewards been effective, trucking employers hiring foreign nationals at the expense of locals would have been dealt with before it became a crisis.
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EMPD monitoring Boksburg protest, roads near Reiger Park closed
It’s not yet clear what sparked the protest, but police and metro police are on the scene.
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Thousands of Algerians hit streets on protest anniversary
The protest movement in April 2019 forced longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika into resigning, and Monday's demonstration in Algiers is the largest since rallies were suspended in March last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joburg south protest causes heavy traffic delays
Roads affected include the R554 and R550 near Kibler Park and Eikenhof.
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Chad bans protests ahead of vote announcement
In a decree published late Monday, Public Security Minister Mahamat Tahir Orozi said the authorities "cannot allow the holding of such protests, which have the potential to provoke public disorder across the country."
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Protests erupt in Senegal capital over virus curfew
Modou Niang, a taxi driver in Parcelles Assainies, said the curfew began just when he was supposed to start work.
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3 trucks torched in Boksburg during service delivery protest
Residents of an informal settlement started barricading the roads on Tuesday night.
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Case against man arrested after being attacked by EFF members referred to SAPS
He was attacked after interrupting an address by EFF leaders and was then arrested on an incitement charge.
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Brackenfell High will be open despite planned EFF protest - MEC Schäfer
On Friday, EFF supporters are expected to resume their 'protest against racism' demonstration outside Brackenfell High following a tense few days of clashes.
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EFF only wants to intimidate, disrupt schooling at Brackenfell - Schäfer
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer has accused the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of not being interested in resolving concerns over alleged racism at Brackenfell High School.
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Hundreds of WC residents march to Parly to stand against violent crimes
South Africa has been rocked by brutal killings at farms and protestors are now saying enough is enough, and that government must do more.
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Namibian anti-femicide protesters met with teargas
The unprecedented youth-led protest that began on social media, was quickly dispersed by police and the Special Reserve Force using teargas, rubber bullets and batons.
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MK leader Maphatsoe defends MKMVA members who disrupted traffic on N12
Kebby Maphatsoe said the protests were part of a country-wide programme aimed at raising awareness over failed promises made by the African National Congress to ex-combatants.
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Ennerdale ward councillor says land issue in Joburg south at a tipping point
People occupying government land have joined people from other areas in Lenasia south and Lawley in a demonstration that started in the early hours of Monday morning.
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CoCT officials meet with Mitchells Plain community following Siqalo protests
Over the weekend, a group of Siqalo residents took to the streets, demanding houses.
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WC church leaders gather in CT to protest against corruption linked to COVID-19
Leaders from various denominations are standing outside the St Georges Cathedral in front of the Western Cape legislature.
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Avbob forced to close over 20 branches as undertakers' strike enters second day
Directors are on a three-day strike demanding transformation in the funeral industry.
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Attacks on journalists during protests increasing: UNESCO
UNESCO said it had counted 21 protests between January and June of this year where journalists were attacked, arrested or killed.
