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Police have responded to a protest in central Durban on Monday after fires were reported on a road and a shop was set alight.Image: Supplied

WATCH | Stores petrol-bombed and violent clashes in central Durban

The police and metro police have responded to a fiery protest which broke out in central Durban on Monday. Metro police spokesperson Supt Zama Dlamini said there were several clashes on Monday between alleged members of the Umkhonto we…

The SAHRC is conducting its own investigation into the Clicks advertisement debacle which has caused outrage.Image: KEARA EDWARDS
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SAHRC intervenes in Clicks hair row

The SA Human Rights Commission wants to meet Clicks officials to get a better understanding into the health and beauty retailer’s publication of an advertisement on its website that appeared to demean African hair. The advertisement,…

University managers said SRC members did not attend a meeting with the dean of students, as had been agreed, but instead disobeyed a court order and intimidated other students, resulting in four students dressed in EFF regalia being arrested. File photo Image: Times Media

Durban varsity students arrested for ignoring court order and intimidation

Four Durban University of Technology (DUT) students have been arrested following a protest on Monday. The four were arrested on Tuesday morning for intimidation and being in contravention of a February court order that stated students…

The N2 freeway near Plettenberg Bay was closed on July 4 2019 due to protest action.Image: Twitter/Sphiwe Hobasi

N2 closed after protests and looting in Plettenberg Bay

The N2 freeway and municipal offices were closed at Plettenberg Bay early on Thursday after protests and overnight looting of businesses in the coastal town. There has been simmering discontent in some communities over service delivery.…

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{WATCH} PROTEST FOR ZOO-FREE SA

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TEACHING ABROAD: Old Dalian Tristan Hogge, who has been teaching in South Korea for the past three yearsPicture: Brian McLean

King’s 2018 page-turners

Welcome back, dear readers, to another year. While we need to it’s important that prepare ourselves for what lies ahead, it’s equally important that we reflect on where we’ve been. And so to kick off 2019, I would like want to share some…

McLaren Circus raises animal rights activists’ hackles

The McLaren Circus will be arriving in East London on December 20 to perform the latest iteration of their widely popular show. Families will no doubt flock to the showgrounds to witness their famous performances which will include…

Protesters set two trucks alight in Stutterheim

Unrest continues to plague Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape after protesters set two trucks alight early on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Capt Siphokazi Mawisa said the trucks were set alight on the N6. Protesters fled into the bushes…

ON HOLD: BCM Ward 44 residents listen attentively to speakers during a community meeting held at the Tshatshu hall on Sunday afternoon, where they temporarily called off planned protest actionPicture: DESMOND COETZEE

Ward 44 residents agree to halt protest during matric exams

The planned protest action against poor service delivery by frustrated residents of Buffalo City Metro (BCM) Ward 44 has been temporarily suspended thanks to a collective decision taken by community members during a meeting hosted at the…

Shoppers outside the H&M store at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban on January 16, 2018. The store was closed ahead of a planned protest by EFF members over the international fashion retailer’s allegedly racist “Coolest Monkey In The Jungle” hoodie advert. Image: Jackie Clausen

H&M shuts Durban store ahead of planned EFF protest

BY SUTHENTIRA GOVENDER Beleaguered fashion retailer H&M has been forced to close its doors and evacuate shoppers at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban amid a planned protest by EFF supporters on Tuesday morning. A public…

The entrances to NMU’s North and South Campuses were blocked by protesting students on Tuesday following an attack on two female students on Monday night.Picture: WENNER HILLS/ THE HERALD

NMU beefs up security following rape incident

By Nomahlubi Jordaan The Nelson Mandela University says it will be beefing up security on its campuses following an alleged rape incident at its Second Avenue campus. “The university‚ after having met as management and students as well‚…

ANC condemns protests outside Peter Bruce’s house

The ANC on Friday condemned protests outside journalist Peter Bruce’s house by members of the Black First Land First (BLF) movement. “The African National Congress condemns in the strongest possible terms the actions of a group purported…

Services at standstill in no-go areas

Rubbish piles up as metro calls halt amid workers’ fears for their safety The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has suspended services to the Motherwell and Wells Estate areas for the safety of its staff following the violent unrest in the…