The situation remains volatile in Diepkloof, Soweto following protests in the area. Yesterday Diepkloof hostel residents clashed with police during violent demonstrations over the lack of electricity, water, ablution facilities and other service delivery issues. Residents barricaded several roads with burning tyres and stoned vehicles belonging to different media groups. Three people have since been arrested for public violence in Diepkloof. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sthembiso Mashinini, a Ward Councillor at Diepkloof hostel

The situation remains volatile in Diepkloof, Soweto following protests in the area. Yesterday Diepkloof hostel residents clashed with police during violent demonstrations over the lack of electricity, water, ablution facilities and other service delivery issues. Residents barricaded several roads with burning tyres and stoned vehicles belonging to different media groups. Three people have since been arrested for public violence in Diepkloof. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sthembiso Mashinini, a Ward Councillor at Diepkloof hostel

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Situation remains volatile in Diepkloof, Soweto

Durban will host the eighth National Conversation on Homelessness today. The two-day summit promises insightful discussions on critical topics such as addiction, shelters, urban gardening, and access to government services. The event will also feature updates on the Green Paper being developed for the Department of Social Development, which could shape a future National Homeless Policy. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Raymond Perrier, Director at the Denis Hurley Centre...

Durban will host the eighth National Conversation on Homelessness today. The two-day summit promises insightful discussions on critical topics such as addiction, shelters, urban gardening, and access to government services. The event will also feature updates on the Green Paper being developed for the Department of Social Development, which could shape a future National Homeless Policy. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Raymond Perrier, Director at the Denis Hurley Centre...

Durban will host the 8th National Conversation on Homelessness 

Operation Dudula is set to picket against foreigners registering their spaza shops in South Africa. This follows President Ramaphosa's announcement that all spaza shops must register with their municipalities within 21 days. The move comes amid growing tensions over foreign-owned spaza shops, with concerns over food safety and the sale of expired and counterfeit goods. Recent incidents of food poisoning have further fueled the debate. For more on the picket Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula and Sibusiso Ngcobo, the Deputy Secretary and Head of Business Development for South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association, SASTA

Operation Dudula is set to picket against foreigners registering their spaza shops in South Africa. This follows President Ramaphosa's announcement that all spaza shops must register with their municipalities within 21 days. The move comes amid growing tensions over foreign-owned spaza shops, with concerns over food safety and the sale of expired and counterfeit goods. Recent incidents of food poisoning have further fueled the debate. For more on the picket Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula and Sibusiso Ngcobo, the Deputy Secretary and Head of Business Development for South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association, SASTA

Operation Dudula to picket against foreigners registering spaza shops

The Democratic Alliance is set to protest against Eskom's proposed 40% tariff hike at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, NERSA's public hearings in the Western Cape today. The hearings in Cape Town will provide a platform for the public to voice their concerns over the proposed tariff increase, which Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis says will have a devastating impact on households and businesses already struggling with the cost of living crisis. He spoke to our Senior Producer, Ronald Phiri

The Democratic Alliance is set to protest against Eskom's proposed 40% tariff hike at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, NERSA's public hearings in the Western Cape today. The hearings in Cape Town will provide a platform for the public to voice their concerns over the proposed tariff increase, which Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis says will have a devastating impact on households and businesses already struggling with the cost of living crisis. He spoke to our Senior Producer, Ronald Phiri

Situation remains volatile in Diepkloof, Soweto

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