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Protests and blockades affecting roads in Ndlambe, Makana

Burning tyres and protesters blocked the R343 next to ekuPhumleni, approaching the R72 near Kenton-on-Sea, as well as the main entrance to ekuphumleni, early this morning, Monday May 27. This is according to sources at the scene. Police…

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Taxi blockade in protest over unregistered taxis

Taxis temporarily blocked the thoroughfare through Port Alfred’s Jester Mall / Post Office parking lot this morning, in a sequel to a dispute in 2018 over unregistered taxis, when they did the same thing. Some shoppers were frustrated to…

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STRONG POLICE PRESENCE: Police loaded about 50 residents of Nolukhanyo in police vans after they were arrested on public violence charges during a road blockade on the R67 last Thursday. Police also kept a watchful eye in case the violence flared up again Pictures: JON HOUZET
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Young teacher assaulted and robbed in midst of Bathurst protest

A young teacher was beaten with a knopkierie and robbed during a road blockade on the R67 by protesters from Nolukhanyo township in Bathurst last Thursday. She said her attacker was wearing EFF branded clothing and had smashed her car…

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WATCH: Cape Town community blockades itself in gang protest

The community of Bishop Lavis in Cape Town blockaded all roads into the suburb on September 12 2018 in protest against gang violence.

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