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Violence

South Africa’s growing social unrest proving as big a threat to growth
Business
/ 8 December 2021

South Africa’s growing social unrest proving as big a threat to growth

Third quarter GDP numbers have interrupted a four quarter economic growth streak because of the July unrest.

By Anathi Madubela
Witness barely escaped Phoenix with his life
National
/ 23 November 2021

Witness barely escaped Phoenix with his life

“They called us Zuma’s dogs” and the K-word, Human Rights Commission told on day seven of hearings into July unrest

By Eunice Masson
It’s safe to open the beaches, says UPL after chemical spill in July riots
The Green Guardian
/ 20 October 2021

It’s safe to open the beaches, says UPL after chemical spill in July riots

Agrochemical producer UPL said it has paid R250-million in chemical spill clean-up

By Anathi Madubela
Chapter 2.19: Riots, violence and elections – a political podcast
Podcasts
/ 13 October 2021

Chapter 2.19: Riots, violence and elections – a political podcast

In this episode, veteran journalist Paddy Harper and political journalist Lizeka Tandwa chat to Mawethu Mosery and Vasu Gounden about riots and the elections

By M&G Listen
Rural Limpopo women protest against Sefateng Chrome Mine
National
/ 11 September 2021

Rural Limpopo women protest against Sefateng Chrome Mine

Women sleep outside in the cold to stop what they consider mineral theft by a mining company, with state collusion

By Lucas Ledwaba
Racial capitalism destroys ubuntu
Opinion
/ 28 August 2021

Racial capitalism destroys ubuntu

South Africans’ behaviour and attitudes show that poor black working-class people, and black women in particular, are denied
their innate humanity

By Andile Zulu
Mabuza says state insurance payouts will help rebuild businesses in violence-hit KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
Business
/ 27 August 2021

Mabuza says state insurance payouts will help rebuild businesses in violence-hit KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng

The deputy president said the government’s resources were not enough to address all of the problems created by the week of looting and arson

By Paddy Harper
Zambians go to elections amid turmoil. What’s at stake
Africa
/ 10 August 2021

Zambians go to elections amid turmoil. What’s at stake

What is worrisome is that even if Zambians desire political change, research indicates that fear of facing electoral violence lowers support for democracy

By Johan Brosché and Kristine Höglund
Looters got looted. Perhaps
Opinion
/ 5 August 2021

Looters got looted. Perhaps

Not much has changed. Zuma’s still wearing his orange onesie. And Mkhizi is still free. Perhaps that will change by next week

By Paddy Harper
Intergenerational mental trauma and violence: a two-way street
Opinion
/ 31 July 2021

Intergenerational mental trauma and violence: a two-way street

Our country is wrapped in layers of trauma caused by violence, crime, chronic hunger, deprivations, broken families, exploitation, lack of opportunities, inequality and the omnipresence of death

By Sipho Mamize
A time for collective grief: Reflections on the Phoenix Massacre
Opinion
/ 29 July 2021

A time for collective grief: Reflections on the Phoenix Massacre

Protecting our loved ones from harm and destruction is brave and noble but the insistence on framing the brutality in Phoenix in terms of the protection narrative is disingenuous

By Sarojini Nadar
Companies affected by unrest can apply for support as soon as next week
Business
/ 28 July 2021

Companies affected by unrest can apply for support as soon as next week

Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi urges employers to be honest when applying for help

By Eunice Masson
The explosive mix of multilevel factors explain the violence amid the looting
Opinion
/ 25 July 2021

The explosive mix of multilevel factors explain the violence amid the looting

The social, political and economic problems of poor governance need to be fixed so that public resources are managed and distributed equally

By Stuart Mbanyele
The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy
Opinion
/ 22 July 2021

The effects of the recent looting on South Africa’s young democracy

Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent

By Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Riots and looting could cause PTSD among children
National
/ 21 July 2021

Riots and looting could cause PTSD among children

The South African Society of Psychiatrists has warned that children and adolescents are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder

By Charma du Plessis
Township reconstruction: The blueprint for a post-looting economy
Opinion
/ 20 July 2021

Township reconstruction: The blueprint for a post-looting economy

Don’t rebuild malls. They draw in a lot of energy and money, but give back little

By Tshepo Mokholo
Police on alert over intelligence about mooted raids on firearms and ammunitions
National
/ 19 July 2021

Police on alert over intelligence about mooted raids on firearms and ammunitions

Police have caught wind of plans for a second phase of violence after last week’s riots, apparently set to kick off with the looting of arms in KwaZulu-Natal

By Paddy Harper and Khaya Koko
WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on outbreaks of violence
National
/ 16 July 2021

WATCH AGAIN: Ramaphosa addresses the nation on outbreaks of violence

The president’s address follows a visit to KwaMashu in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday morning to assess damage caused by violence and looting

By Staff Reporter
Cape Town tightens security over fears riots may spread
National
/ 12 July 2021

Cape Town tightens security over fears riots may spread

Police on full alert as shops and malls tighten up security and some close as a safety measure

By Eunice Masson
Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent
National
/ 12 July 2021

Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent

The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN

By Chris Gilili
All public transport in KZN stops as looting spreads
National
/ 12 July 2021

All public transport in KZN stops as looting spreads

More than 120 people have already been arrested for looting and public violence in the province

By Paddy Harper
New Western Cape police commissioner to sort out old problems
National
/ 2 July 2021

New Western Cape police commissioner to sort out old problems

The province gets a permanent police commissioner to fight crime and violence during a time of instability in the police force

By Eunice Masson
Life-saving free train travel offered to domestic abuse victims in the UK
World
/ 23 June 2021

Life-saving free train travel offered to domestic abuse victims in the UK

A pioneering railway scheme in the UK is helping domestic violence victims to escape their abusers by providing them with free travel to reach refuge

By Maya Oppenheim, The Independent
Why doctors dread the days the country celebrates
Thought Leader
/ 20 June 2021

Why doctors dread the days the country celebrates

‘Big’ days in sport — or even just weekends — almost always spell an increase in trauma and gender violence. One doctor remembers a day she had to put her compassion aside

By Aneeka Domingo
School bullies: ‘Hurt people hurt people’
Education
/ 13 June 2021

School bullies: ‘Hurt people hurt people’

Schools cannot resolve a child’s abusive behaviour alone — parents and society teach them to bully

By Sara Black
Bigger than Sharpeville: Story of South Africa’s worst apartheid-era massacre retold
Opinion
/ 8 June 2021

Bigger than Sharpeville: Story of South Africa’s worst apartheid-era massacre retold

Review: Bloody Sunday: The Nun, the Defiance Campaign and South Africa’s Secret Massacre by Mignonne Breier

By Edwin T Smith
#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?
Opinion
/ 11 May 2021

#SOSColombia: Remember Sharpeville?

The Colombian government’s violent repression of political dissent is dangerous

By Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón and Maria Gabriela Palacio
‘Skemerdans’: A mal interpretation of Cape Flats nightlife
Friday
/ 1 May 2021

‘Skemerdans’: A mal interpretation of Cape Flats nightlife

Amy Jephta and Ephraim Gordon have written and directed a noir TV series that evokes nostalgia as well as tension and violence

By Mia Arderne and Duane Jethro
Students have a democratic and constitutional right to protest. It is not illegal
Education
/ 20 March 2021

Students have a democratic and constitutional right to protest. It is not illegal

The police’s actions at student marches seem to contradict that fact

By Bongekile Macupe
‘Terrorised’ family shines a light on traditional leadership for vulnerable people
National
/ 27 February 2021

‘Terrorised’ family shines a light on traditional leadership for vulnerable people

The ambiguity between traditional and constitutional leadership has been exposed by the violent banishment of an Eastern Cape family

By Khaya Koko
Living up to our promise of ubuntu
Opinion
/ 22 February 2021

Living up to our promise of ubuntu

South Africa needs active citizens and real change starts in the home, with conversations about social justice

By Bruce Layzell and Pontsho Segwai
The futility of elections: Re-thinking democracy in East Africa
Africa
/ 22 February 2021

The futility of elections: Re-thinking democracy in East Africa

Elections do not guarantee greater freedom or democratic governance and have contributed to instability and economic setbacks

By Su Muhereza and Eshban Kwesiga
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