Vandalism
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Workers trapped at Sibanye mine earlier this week due to Eskom power failure
Terrifying example of how the poor functioning of state-owned enterprises – particularly Eskom and Transnet – have negatively impacted the mining sector
Timeline: State security-compromising attacks
Eskom, parliament, constitutional court, looting could all be linked. ‘We smell a rat’, says Blade Nzimande
Zondo: Attack on constitutional court ‘very serious’
The acting chief justice called on law enforcement agencies to take steps to prevent further such attacks on court facilities.
Zuma children call for his unconditional release
The Zuma family also urged people to continue to desist from destroying infrastructure, adding that it opposed the arrest of Ngizwe Mchunu
Destruction hits business confidence
An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence
Intelligence failure on co-ordinated insurrection will cost South Africa billions
The state’s inability to foresee or forestall this week’s frightening and destructive series of events defies explanation
Vaccination sites, burial and cremations all closed until further notice in Durban
City clinics and community vaccine centres closed along with crematoria and cemeteries
Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility
It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed
Telkom reports vandalism during strike
At least 17 acts of suspected sabotage and vandalism took place during countrywide pickets by the communication sector on Wednesday, Telkom said.
Thieves vandalise Isandlwana statue
Metal thieves have vandalised a statue of dead Zulu warriors at the entrance of the Isandlwana battlefield in northern KwaZulu-Natal.