Police must pay for shooting toddler during protest, court rules: Pretoria - The police must pay for the harm suffered by Siyabonga Gama, a toddler who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet when police opened fire at protesters in Diepsloot four years ago. Siyabonga, who was 3 at the time, was playing with a friend when police started shooting at a group of alleged land … [Read more...] about Police must pay for shooting toddler during protest, court rules
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Woman raped, motorists attacked during Soweto protest – police
Woman raped, motorists attacked during Soweto protest – police: Johannesburg in the news: Woman raped, motorists attacked during Soweto protest – police: Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng on Sunday strongly condemned the incidents of violence directed at state … – Google Alert – Johannesburg 10 common travel … [Read more...] about Woman raped, motorists attacked during Soweto protest – police
Diepsloot residents divided over protest action
Diepsloot residents divided over protest action: Some community leaders in Diepsloot are calling on residents not to take part in Monday’s planned shutdown in the area. They are worried that criminal elements may try to hijack the move which is aimed at raising genuine complaints. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News WC's Winde aims to break 'gang economy': … [Read more...] about Diepsloot residents divided over protest action
More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves | The Conversation
More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves: A Sudanese protester waves the Sudanese and Algerian flags. Peaceful protestors in both countries eventually toppled their long term presidents. EPA-EFE/Amel PainThe right of peaceful protest is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in December 1948. Today, this … [Read more...] about More countries need to give peaceful protest the chance it deserves | The Conversation
Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now
Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now: Following an inter-ministerial meeting in Alexandra, leaders of the Total Shutdown in the township say that their protest is suspended until they get feedback from ministers and they meet with Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Officials brace for Easter long … [Read more...] about Alex residents still want to meet Mashaba as protest suspended for now
