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.
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'Govt systems ineffective in anticipating violent protests'
Government was recently criticised for failing to avert further damage to school property in Vuwani.
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[LISTEN] Authorities vow to tackle impact of violent protests on education
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.
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ANC, DA MPLs go head-to-head over local govt service delivery
The discussion is around bringing a more responsive and people-centred local government to the public.
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NGO offers JHB communities peaceful alternative to service delivery protests
The Applied Policy Research Institute has written 2 bylaws to empower citizens to petition municipalities.
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Grabouw explodes in housing violence
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.
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Ses’khona pledge to continue fight against service delivery deficiencies
The movement and its supporters have complained about the lack of service delivery in the townships.
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Jeff Radebe promises to tackle Khayelitsha service delivery deficiencies
Hundreds of residents voiced their frustrations over a lack of service delivery in the township.
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KZN police monitor protests in iSithebe
Demonstrations turned violent this week with residents burning cars and property.
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ANC leads march for improvement to service delivery in CT
Demonstrators are calling for an improvement to service delivery and an end to gang violence.
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Human settlements warned Kya Sand residents about protests
The department says it called a meeting with residents three weeks ago.
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Kya Sand: Police fire rubber bullets to disperse crowds
Earlier police had to step in when residents pelted stones at passing motorists and blocked some roads.
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CT tries to buy Klipheuwel land to resolve tensions
Angry residents are demanding electricity supply to their settlement, which is situated on private property.
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ANALYSIS: Have protests in SA nearly doubled since 2010?
Africa Check takes a closer look at media claims on the incidence of protests in South Africa.
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City of CT to lay charges against Ses’Khona
This comes after a march in the Cape Town CBD turned violent despite assurances that it wouldn't.
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De Lille lashes out at 'political thugs'
De Lille said recent protests in parts of the city are a major stumbling block for service delivery.
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Calm restored to Hangberg after protests
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Hangberg after early morning protests.
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Building torched in violent EC protests
Demonstrators have also barricaded a major road between Despatch and Port Elizabeth since yesterday.
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12 arrests during violent Tembisa protests
Residents claim the municipality promised to build them a school, library and clinic.
