The total cost of damage to infrastructure as a result of the illegal protest by eThekwini municipal workers exceeds R3.5m, KwaZulu-Natal premier Willies Mchunu has revealed. Mchunu was addressing journalists at the department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) offices in Mayville, Durban. “The cost of the damage to date is over R3.5m for..
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Illegal protest by eThekwini municipal workers who downed tools, caused R3.5m damage in municipal infrastructure
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Pandemonium brakes loose at China Mall – Woman falls to her death in an attempt to escape violent protesters in Durban
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Chaos erupted in the area on Sunday night, when a mob of 100 people burnt and looted local tuckshops. A man was shot dead and two others wounded after shop owners allegedly opened fire on the mob. Violent action continued into Monday morning, when roads were blocked off and tyres were set alight. According to..
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University of Natal in Serious Crisis – students are setting vehicles on fire and destroying infrastructure built up by the former government – all classes are suspended until further notice
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All classes at the University of Natal were suspended until further notice the many protest actions of students. A vehicle was set on fire during the protest and peaceful lecturers and learners felt unsafe on campus. Academic activities have been characterized by ongoing violence, protests and property damage in recent years. On Monday, Wits University..
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Popular holiday destination in KZN, Umhlanga drowns in rubbish this festive season as waste piles up as strike intensifies
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Tourist hotspots such as uMhlanga and the beaches on the north coast have been drowning in piles of rubbish since refuse has not been collected for the past two weeks. It is believed that the disruptions to refuse collection was due to Durban Solid Waste (DSW) workers being on strike. Municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela urged..
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Durban paaie onbegaanbaar agv protes aksies deur plakkers
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Polisie het motoriste aanbeveel om van alternatiewe roetes gebruik te maak siende dat Bellair Weg en Jan Smuts Hoofweg gesluit is weens protes deur plakkers.
Ongeveer 200 plakkers het paaie versper met bome en oudergewoonte brandende bande.
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Shallcross closed by protestors
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Durban- Motorists had to seek alternative routes after Link Road in Shallcross remained closed on Monday following violent protests by residents of the Bottlebrush Informal Settlement.
Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad, Durban Metro police spokesperson, said the situation was tense and for the safety of the public and motorists the road had to be closed
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