Regan Thaw

'Third force’ fuelling W.Cape protests - MEC

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'Third force’ fuelling W.Cape protests - MEC
Regan Thaw | 2010/10/26 12:06:06 PM

Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell on Tuesday said he believed a third force was fuelling service delivery protests in the Cape Town area.

Bredell added that mischievous elements were trying to discredit the Democratic Alliance-led provincial government ahead of next year’s municipal elections.

Recently, there has been a large amount of violent protest action in Khayelitsha and Nyanga.

Eye Witness News: Sikhula Sonke v ANC on xenophobia in De Doorns

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ANC denies knowledge of proposed march
Regan Thaw

De Doorns police said on Monday they had not received any requests from the ANC in the region to stage a protest march.

It is understood the party was planning a march to a safety site for foreigners in the town.

Hundreds of immigrants have been living at the site since late last year after they were displaced during xenophobic violence.

The ANC denied planning a march.

Farm workers union Sikhula Sonke said it learnt ANC members in the area wanted to march to the safety site.

Eye Witness News: Macassar invaders stay put

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Macassar invaders stay put
Regan Thaw | Yesterday

Dozens of backyard dwellers who invaded a piece of land in Macassar Village have vowed not to move until their grievances are addressed.

There were violent clashes between authorities and residents on Tuesday as officers moved in to evict the dwellers.

At least four people were arrested following the violence.

“They have ended up breaking the structures down and taking people’s material. Most people tr

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