Service delivery issues
SABC to explain reasons behind decision on broadcasting violent protests
The SABC has been given until today to oppose a formal complaint made by Media Monitoring Africa.
Government was recently criticised for failing to avert further damage to school property in Vuwani.
702's John Robbie speaks to Basic Education for All's Tebogo Sephakgamela about what they hope to achieve during three-day hearings with the SAHRC into the effect violent protests have on scholars’ rights to basic education.
The discussion is around bringing a more responsive and people-centred local government to the public.
The Applied Policy Research Institute has written 2 bylaws to empower citizens to petition municipalities.
The little town of Grabouw erupts into violence after residents of Siyanyazela protest their eviction by anti-land invasion unit after they erected shacks on Department of Public Works land.
The movement and its supporters have complained about the lack of service delivery in the townships.
Hundreds of residents voiced their frustrations over a lack of service delivery in the township.
Demonstrations turned violent this week with residents burning cars and property.
Demonstrators are calling for an improvement to service delivery and an end to gang violence.
The department says it called a meeting with residents three weeks ago.
Earlier police had to step in when residents pelted stones at passing motorists and blocked some roads.
Angry residents are demanding electricity supply to their settlement, which is situated on private property.
Africa Check takes a closer look at media claims on the incidence of protests in South Africa.
This comes after a march in the Cape Town CBD turned violent despite assurances that it wouldn't.
De Lille said recent protests in parts of the city are a major stumbling block for service delivery.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Hangberg after early morning protests.
Demonstrators have also barricaded a major road between Despatch and Port Elizabeth since yesterday.
Residents claim the municipality promised to build them a school, library and clinic.