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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…
EThekwini mayor on the firing line as anti illegal immigrants threaten bloodshed
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba had to be evacuated by police after angry anti-immigrant demonstrators confronted him during an attempt to diffuse escalating tensions in Berea, Durban.
The truth, the missing link in the parachute journalism drop
This article critically re-examines the role and responsibilities of African media in covering recent protest marches in South Africa. It argues that a 'parachute journalism'…
“Nobody can claim to be pure Zulu, stop this hate", AmaZulu king rein in on his subjects
AmaZulu King MisuZulu KaZwelithini has strongly condemned calls for the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, asserting that the Zulu people share historical and ancestral ties…
30 June demonstrations conclude relatively peacefully
Anti-illegal immigration demonstrations across South Africa, including Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town, proceeded largely peacefully, despite fears of violence. A…
14-year-old among those arrested as KZN police crack down on criminal acts during anti-ilegal immigration demonstrations
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested five youths, aged 14 to 27, for allegedly looting a tuckshop in Woody Glen during nationwide protests against unregulated immigration. KZN…
Streets in Johannesburg and surrounds unusually quiet as citizens remain on edge during anti-illegal immigrant protests
South African cities, including Johannesburg and its surrounds, are experiencing an unusual calm as residents remain on edge amidst anticipated anti-illegal immigrant protests.…
National shutdown to put spotlight on gender violence on eve of G20 summit
Advocacy group Women for Change argues that South Africa ‘cannot host the world’s most powerful leaders while a woman is killed every two-and-a-half hours’
City of Johannesburg ramps up G20 preparations, women’s group to protest on summit eve
Traffic authorities in Gauteng and the City of Johannesburg have issued alerts about road closures, while advocacy group Women For Change is preparing a national shutdown on…
Kenya: A president under siege
The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election
Debt, heat and uprisings: What Seville failed to solve
The UN Financing for Development Summit failed to deal with the real issue of funding Asian, African and other countries who are hit hardest by the climate crisis yet contribute…
Kenya protests: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world
The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered
Tesla to open operations in Saudi Arabia amid boycott and protests
The decision to open Tesla operations during protests against the company and its owner, Elon Musk, over his actions in the US is likely to add to the country’s public relations…
Social media can transform citizen-based monitoring and improve service delivery
By embracing social media as a tool for inclusive governance, the government can transform how it interacts with its citizens, creating a more participatory, transparent and…
Ireland celebrates 30 years of ‘shared values’ with SA, reiterates support for Palestine
Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people