Vuwani protests
ANC will stick to election promises, says Ramaphosa
Now that the party has been declared the winners of the national elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa says their focus will shift to implementing their policies...
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Police on high alert in Vuwani as election day approaches
The pro-Makhado task team that had led the Vuwani community raised another demarcation issue, this time wanting to be incorporated into the Makhado Local Municipality.
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Vuwani among areas flagged for possible disruptions ahead of elections
Just last week, Vuwani residents threatened to shut down the area during the voter registration drive weekend.
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Vuwani residents give govt ultimatum to deal with demarcation concerns
Residents held a mass meeting on Sunday where it was decided on a shutdown of the town next Monday.
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SAPS defend lack of convictions from Vuwani protests
SAPS Major-General Michael Mohlala blamed intimidation for the lack of a single prosecution over the past two years despite 132 cases being opened and nearly 80 arrests.
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Education dept concerned time is not on Vuwani matriculants’ side
Thousands of pupils returned to the classroom on Tuesday with seven centres being set up to host catch-up plans.
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Vuwani residents, govt fail to reach compromise to end shutdown
Fresh protests erupted in the area this week, where businesses and schools have been closed since Monday.
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Limpopo govt agrees to open Vuwani municipal offices
Provincial government spokesperson Phuti Seloba says the Limpopo government hopes that the opening of the offices will end protests in the Vuwani area.
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Vuwani schools remain shut as protests continue
The area has been on lockdown since Monday with business shut as negotiations continue to end the protest.
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Vuwani matric pupils miss preliminary exams due to protests
More than 2,000 matric learners were forced to stay away after protests once again erupted in the Limpopo town, shutting schools and other facilities.
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'Processes underway to ensure services to Vuwani begin next Monday'
Government Spokesman Phuti Seloba says government is committed to resolving the problems of the people of Vuwani in the most peaceful possible way.
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Business, schooling resume in Vuwani following shutdown
Much of the Limpopo town was shut down on Monday as some residents marched on the Vhembe District Municipality, where they handed over a memorandum of grievances relating to service delivery.
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Vuwani residents threaten shutdown in 7 days
Residents marched to the Vhembe District where a memorandum was handed over-demanding that services commence in seven days.
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Vuwani residents planning mass march
Last year 30 schools were either torched or vandalised during violent protests over demarcation.
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Mahlobo: We knew about Vuwani protests a year ago
In 2016, more than 20 schools were either torched or vandalised during violent protests in the Limpopo town.
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Cabinet welcomes Zuma’s Vuwani intervention, condemns violent protests
Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says President Jacob Zuma will return to the Vuwani area to hold talks with the community.
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Plans underway to direct development, services to Vuwani
Vuwani residents have been making headlines protesting against their incorporation into a municipality.
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Vuwani residents agree to fall under Vhembe Municipality, for now
The Pro-Makhado task team spokesperson Nsovo Sambo says they expect tolerance from residents, with meetings planned to find a permanent solution.
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Zuma thanks Vuwani leaders as kids are back at school
The president visited Vuwani on Sunday where he met community leaders and the VhaVenda king.
