Sasolburg: Shifting borders at election time

Sasolburg: Shifting borders at election time

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana, Charles Molele,
The Sasolburg riots have raised questions over the timing of municipal boundary changes, and the Free State's premier is shifting the blame.
Parys complains -- anonymously

Parys complains -- anonymously

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Kwanele Sosibo
Don't be fooled by the genteel silence in the quaint Free State town of Parys -- there are many unchecked emotions rumbling beneath the surface.
Working municipalities the true face of democracy

Working municipalities the true face of democracy

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Gregory Mthembu-Salter
Local politics may be fraught with animosity, but they are essential for effective governance, writes Gregory Mthembu-Salter.
Fighting for scraps in the Republic of Sasol(burg)

Fighting for scraps in the Republic of Sasol(burg)

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Stephen Sparks
Sasol's intimate involvement in the Free State town's history means the company is a ghostly presence in the contemporary conflagration.
Zamdela riots force state's hand -- for now

Zamdela riots force state's hand -- for now

25 Jan 2013 00:00 - Nickolaus Bauer
After three days of violent protests on the streets of Zamdela the government buckled and momentarily heeded the demands of residents in the area.
Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note

Video | Weekend 101: Beyonce hits a false note

24 Jan 2013 17:18
In this week's Weekend 101 Sasolburg protests turn violent, FNB hurts ANC's feelings and Beyonce gets nailed for 'lip-synching'.
Violent Sasolburg demonstrations leave four dead

Violent Sasolburg demonstrations leave four dead

24 Jan 2013 12:19 - Sapa
A consensus over the death toll in the Sasolburg protests has been reached, with police confirming that four people have died due to violence so far.
Police accused of looting during Sasolburg protest

Police accused of looting during Sasolburg protest

23 Jan 2013 13:43 - Sapa
A security guard has said that police also looted shops during the violent protests in Zamdela.
Free State premier throws his weight behind Sasolburg task team

Free State premier throws his weight behind Sasolburg task team

23 Jan 2013 12:14 - Sapa
Free State Premier Ace Magashule has backed the establishment of a task team to investigate the municipal demarcation issues in the province.
Zamdela residents vow to fight on in Sasolburg

Zamdela residents vow to fight on in Sasolburg

23 Jan 2013 06:00 - Nickolaus Bauer
Despite a minister's promise to halt the municipal merger, protesters in Zamdela say their strike will continue until the government listens.
Violent protests in Sasolburg

Slideshow | Violent protests in Sasolburg

22 Jan 2013 17:05
Residents of Zamdela, Sasolburg have resorted to violent protests against a proposal to merge Metsimaholo and Ngwethe municipalities.
Municipal merger on hold after violent Sasolburg protests

Municipal merger on hold after violent Sasolburg protests

22 Jan 2013 16:35 - Nickolaus Bauer
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi has postponed the planned merger of two municipalities in the Free State.
Sasolburg brimming with anger as protesters regroup

Sasolburg brimming with anger as protesters regroup

22 Jan 2013 12:55 - Staff Reporter
About 2 000 protesters with rocks have gathered at a stadium in Sasolburg following violent demonstrations against a recent municipal demarcation.