Civil Unrest
latest news & developmentsKZN will not burn again, vows Premier Ntuli as army deployment divides IFP
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has defended deploying the SANDF to quell violent anti-immigration demonstrations in Durban, triggering an internal rift within the IFP.
Situation turns volatile in Durban as anti-illegal immigration protesters torch several vehicles and looted shops
Violent clashes erupted in the Durban CBD between protesters and foreign nationals outside the Durban Refugee Centre, leading to torched vehicles, looted shops, and heavy police…
Imtiaz Sooliman praises ‘resilient’ South Africans
Most citizens choose not to burn schools, houses and roads or loot in protest, even as they starve
South Africa moves back to adjusted level 3, schools to reopen on Monday
Vaccination capacity to be increased as the government announces financial support measures for those affected by Covid-19 restrictions and the recent civil unrest
An email to His Majesty, King Mswati III of eSwatini
Eswatini’s acting prime minister recently encouraged citizens to make use of an email address to express their concerns
Panicked Zimbabwe caught with pants down as fear tactics fail to deter resistance
The government appears to be in a state of panic as unrest spreads across the beleaguered country.
What is Zim’s zombie money and is it too late to avoid the apocalypse?
The country is broke: there’s no cash and the economy is bankrupt — and a ban on imports has added fuel to the fire.
Soweto: Foreign shopkeepers told to ‘stay away’
Foreign shopkeepers displaced during riots in Soweto were urged by some residents to quickly make their way out. Two people have died in the unrest.
Rebels clash with Gaddafi loyalists
Libyan rebels have clashed with an armed gang said to be loyal to Muammar Gaddafi in a sign of growing lawlessness.
Fears of civil conflict deepen in Thailand
Fears of civil conflict grew in Thailand on Tuesday after anti-government protesters stopped police from moving to Bangkok.
Detentions as Kyrgyzstan authorities restore order
A number of youths were detained after fresh violence in Bishkek overnight as Kyrgyzstan’s new government moved to solidify control of the country.
LRA terrorises DRC after Uganda crackdown
Thousands killed and kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo as Joseph Kony’s LRA spreads chaos in central Africa.
Madagascar’s feuding leaders to return to talks
Madagascar’s political rivals have agreed a return to negotiations to resolve a power struggle.