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Protesters blocked the R334 road in Motherwell, Gqeberha on Tuesday to demand that electricity and toilet projects in their community be completed. Photo: Joseph Chirume Gqeberha police are investigating a case of malicious damage to property after a truck was torched during a protest in Motherwell on Tuesday. At the centre of the protest are complaints by residents of … [Read more...] about Truck torched in Gqeberha protest

Car washers pay for a spot in some shopping malls. Photo: Tariro Washinyira Immigrants working for three car wash companies at the V&A Waterfront and Sea Point say they are battling to make ends meet as many of them are required to pay a fee to work. Some washers say they pay between R120 and R200 to rent a spot to work for the day, and the companies deduct a fee of up to … [Read more...] about Car washers at some shopping malls pay a fee to work

Striking Transnet workers have been unfairly accused of “not putting South Africa’s interests first”. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Public sentiment has been tough on striking Transnet workers. “Brutal” and “catastrophe” are examples of adjectives used in the media to describe the strike. There were strongly disapproving messages from business commentators and accusations that the … [Read more...] about Transnet workers deserved better

Members of civil society groups and unemployed people picketed outside the National Treasury in Pretoria on Tuesday demanding that the R350 grant be extended again. Photos: Chris Gilili Over 150 members of civil society groups and unemployed people picketed outside the National Treasury in Pretoria on Tuesday. They are calling for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant … [Read more...] about Call for Treasury to tax the rich to pay for a Basic Income Grant

Minibus taxi driver Renshaw Smith that Loop’s clients have already given him more trips during the quiet part of the day. He says being paid directly into his bank account rather than having to keep cash is great for his safety. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Have you ever waited along the road for a minibus taxi to pass, and when it does it’s already full? A new digital platform … [Read more...] about Loop: New online platform for minibus taxis launched in Cape Town