Women’s Shutdown set to halt South Africa ahead of G20 Leaders Summit
The Women’s Shutdown takes place on Friday as South Africans protest the country’s escalating gender-based violence crisis.
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‘Womens Shutdown’: National protest planned to highlight South Africa’s femicide crisis
Women across South Africa are mobilising for a national shutdown ahead of the G20 Summit, demanding that the government declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
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Informal traders clash with activist groups outside Johannesburg court
Tensions flared on Friday as Johannesburg informal traders and activist groups gathered outside the High Court, protesting the City’s crackdown on unregistered vendors ahead of the G20 Summit.
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Death of Dlamini twins sparks protests in Durban
The tragic death of one of the Dlamini twins after a lift shaft fall at a Durban apartment building has sparked widespread protests demanding accountability from the property management company.
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Western Cape government lifts ban on Khayelitsha-Somerset West taxi route
Taxis operating on the Khayelitsha to Somerset West taxi route have resumed service after the Western Cape government lifted a 30-day suspension imposed due to violent clashes between rival associations.
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Cape Town taxi shutdown more than likely: Here’s what you must know
Another 30-day taxi shutdown could soon hit Cape Town as rival taxi associations CATA and CODETA fail to resolve their ongoing dispute over routes in Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, and Somerset West.
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Tensions palpable in US amid clashes over Charlie Kirk assassination
The fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues, with the suspect refusing to cooperate, a vandal arrested at a memorial, and plans announced for a public tribute later this month.
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Police clash with Coronationville residents in protests over water supply
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at Coronationville protests as residents clashed with authorities over the ongoing lack of water in their community.
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Gen Z spills blood to change the course of history in Nepal
Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned after 22 people were killed in violent Nepal protests led by Gen Z demonstrators against corruption and censorship.
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KZN transport dept reaches agreement with SANTACO to end Durban taxi strike
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and SANTACO have reached an agreement to end the Durban taxi strike, which left thousands of commuters stranded this week.
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Protests erupt in Shawela Village over brutal stabbing of local woman
Residents of Shawela Village in Limpopo have taken to the streets after a 36-year-old woman was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend.
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Road closures set for Tshwane CBD as planned shutdown goes ahead on Monday, 18 August 2025
Motorists have been warned to expect major disruptions as Tshwane CBD protests linked to service delivery grievances are set to block several streets on Monday, 18 August 2025.
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Soweto residents vow to shutdown taxi operations near Maponya Mall
Tensions remain high in Soweto as residents, angered by the killing of an e-hailing driver, vow to block taxis near Maponya Mall for a week, with police confirming no arrests yet.
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Maponya Mall cautiously resumes operations after a harrowing night of murder
Maponya Mall has reopened under tense conditions after a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers left one person dead and two others seriously injured, sparking protests from Soweto residents.
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Germiston protests escalate as Home Affairs building allegedly set alight
Protest action in Germiston’s CBD on Tuesday morning turned violent, with a Home Affairs building reportedly set on fire during evictions at Pharoe Park.
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Frustrated bus drivers down tools in Rea Vaya protest
Rea Vaya bus services in Johannesburg were halted without warning after drivers at the Meadowlands depot protested against being forced to use unsafe and unlicensed vehicles.
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Uber shutdown warning for South Africa as e-hailing drivers threaten national strike
E-hailing drivers represented by NEFSA have warned of an upcoming Uber shutdown in South Africa, citing low pay, unsafe working conditions, and unfair practices.
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FlySafair pilot strike enters second week as talks stall and flights affected
The FlySafair pilot strike has entered its second week after failed talks over wages and working conditions, with more flights disrupted on Monday, 28 July 2025.
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Ekurhuleni suspends electricity hike after dramatic Tembisa shutdown
Ekurhuleni’s mayor has suspended a fixed electricity surcharge after violent protests erupted in Tembisa.
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FlySafair forced to cancel flights as pilot strike kicks off
FlySafair has cancelled multiple flights as a pilot strike begins, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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FlySafair pilot strike threatens operations: Here’s what you must know
FlySafair has confirmed some pilots may go on strike after failed wage talks, but the airline is working to prevent major disruptions.
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E-hailing services on tenterhooks in Johannesburg following shutdown
Uber and Bolt services in Johannesburg were brought to a halt on Tuesday as e-hailing drivers protested fare structures and commission rates.
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First wave of MK Party Johannesburg shutdowns kick off today
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party begins a series of protests in Johannesburg today, calling for criminal charges and a full shutdown of Gauteng on Friday.
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Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
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Congolese in Cape Town mark DRC’s Independence Day with sombre march to Parliament
Dozens gathered in Cape Town to commemorate DRC’s Independence Day while raising alarm over continued conflict in eastern Congo.
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Walter Sisulu University protests escalate with N2 blocked off
Walter Sisulu University students have intensified their protests by blocking the N2 highway in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, following the bail release of a university residence manager accused of fatally shooting a student.
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Truck blockade halts traffic on N3: Here are the latest updates
Protesting truck drivers have brought traffic to a standstill on the N3 highway in the Free State, with authorities urging motorists to find alternative routes.
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Government mourns loss of lives during Diepkloof protest
GCIS Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, expressed confidence that the law will take its course for those who perpetrated the violence.
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More details surface about two people killed in Diepkloof protests
Two people have died during violent Diepkloof protests, with Gauteng police confirming the circumstances and warning of ongoing danger in the area.
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Diepkloof protests: Looting, road closures and two confirmed deaths – Here’s the latest
Two people have died and major highways are closed as violent protests erupt in Diepkloof, Soweto over land, water, and sanitation grievances.