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Ramaphosa calls on NCOP to understand people’s grievances
President Ramaphosa opened the National Council of Provinces sitting on Thursday morning by addressing the prevalence of protests which turn violent across the country.
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SA riots over poor services, poverty hit record in 2018
The highest number of incidents were recorded in the Eastern Cape, a traditional stronghold for the ANC, which has been in power since the end of apartheid in 1994.
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[WATCH] 'Gatvol' Ennerdale residents shut down area in protest
Ennerdale residents shut down all exits to the area in an effort to show solidarity for their list of grievances which has been growing daily since 1994.
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[ANALYSIS] SA citizens lose out as politicians play havoc with coalitions
Troubles in South Africa's coalition-led local governments are affecting accountability, governance stability and service delivery.
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Judgment in 'right to protest' case reserved
Right to Know and the Social Justice Coalition say there’s clearly a drive by the State to softly infringe on the rights of citizens to protest and convene.
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Three government vehicles torched in protest-hit Matatiele
Frustrated residents in the Eastern Cape town have been protesting over poor service delivery this week.
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[BOOK EXTRACT] Turning and turning
'Turning and turning' is a snapshot of Judith February's years as an analyst and governance specialist at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa and the issues tackled.
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Kimberly tense following violent protest
Police say chaos erupted when the group delivered a memorandum of demands to municipal authorities.
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South Africans warned to expect increase in protests ahead of polls
The latest data collected by Muncipal IQ shows there were 144 major service delivery protests recorded across South Africa since January.
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Service delivery protests in SA hit record high
The latest data collected by Municipal IQ shows there were 144 major protests recorded since January.
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Housing protest prompts road closure in Steenberg
City of Cape Town law enforcement officials are on scene monitoring the demonstration.
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Eersterust Police Station almost petrol bombed, several items stolen
Twelve suspects ambushed the officer who was on duty last night and made off with at least one service pistol, a computer, TV and cellphone.
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[OPINION] Tackling the crisis in local government
Judith February says the challenges within communities reflect a toxic mixture of poor governance, which, in turn, is a reflection of the dysfunction within the ANC.
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[OPINION] Local government in SA is in crisis. How it can be fixed
Nearly a third of South Africa's municipalities are not financially viable.
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[OPINION] Land reform in SA, between a rock and a hard place
Judith February says that while the ANC cogitates, citizens are agitating and land has now become a proxy for all manner of socio-economic delivery issues.
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JHB south residents to Makhura: We need answers on housing today
Community members have gathered at the Eldorado Park stadium for the Gauteng premier to give feedback on housing issues.
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Soweto protest sees roads barricaded, tyres burned
It’s not yet clear why the community is protesting but it is understood that it is linked to electricity, housing, free education and jobs.
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[OPINION] Let’s talk about the service delivery revolution
Judith February says the challenges within communities reflect a toxic mixture of poor governance which, in turn, is a reflection of the dysfunction within the ANC.
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Thembalethu residents protest over service delivery issues
The protesters have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations over various issues, including a lack of housing and electricity and poor sanitation services.
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N1 highway in Touws River closed amid service delivery protest
Angry locals are demonstrating over poor services.
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George mayor promises swift response to protesters' grievances
Protesters burnt a municipal building, which was partly damaged, as well as a car and other debris.
