Taxi drivers in South Africa want to register their trade union
On the 4th of July the National Public Transport Workers Association (Qina Mshayeli) notified the department of employment and labour of their intent to register the union.
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Activists adamant against seismic survey of EC coast by Shell
The outcry against plans for an offshore seismic survey by Shell on the Eastern Cape coast is growing.
KZN premier launches 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
The KZN premier visited the police station with the highest number of reported rape cases as part of the launch of 16 Days of Activism.
Police admit failures during July unrest
The national police commissioner admitted that the police were overstretched during the unrest that tore through KZN and Gauteng.
Phoenix massacre survivors relive trauma during SAHRC hearings
The victims of the Phoenix masscare say that they were attacked based on their skin colour.
Thandanani residents blame eThekwini for spread of shack fire
A lack of access to water by firefighters was at the centre of the fire that consumed 120 shacks in Durban.
Activists march in Durban to highlight climate crisis
Activists in Durban joined in the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on 6 November that was called by the COP26 Coalition to coincide with the climate negotiations underway in Glasgow, Scotland.
Voting for rubbish collection, electricity and much needed services
Voters around the country say they voted for sanitation, jobs and houses.
Phoenix community members demand bail for murder accused
The death in custody of a man accused of murder sparked demonstrations in support of the detainees awaiting trial for crimes committed during the Phoenix massacre.
Long way to peace in Phoenix
KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala, led the peace walk in Phoenix on Tuesday.
Reflections on the ‘Phoenix massacre’
Roadblocks set up by vigilantes during the violence in Phoenix were always going to lead to confrontation with residents of nearby townships as they rely on public services accessible only in the town.
Heaps of rubbish causing a stink in Durban’s informal settlements
Residents of informal settlements in Durban complain of a lack of refuse collection while the city points fingers at them for illegal dumping.
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