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The strike fund reserves are now depleted, however it is alleged that not all the Samwu branches and members have received their pre-approved payouts. (David Harrison/M&G)

Words have the power to effect change

We need to think about the way we speak and the effect that has on society and our country

Crowded out: The media’s coverage of protests focuses on violent and destructive incidents

New stats show that nine out of 11 protests a day are peaceful

Policy decisions such as public policing are based on misinterpreted data, skewing budget allocations.

Activists gather at the offices of Roche in Johannesburg to protest against the high price of Herceptin

‘Roche holds cancer patients to ransom’ – activists

Activists say if Roche does not drop the price of Herceptin, they will ask the health department to act.

Remotely piloted aerial systems

Spy in the sky: Whose drone is it anyway?

Who was behind the drone filming a protest march: a private cameraman, an award-aiming film-maker, the media, or intelligence gathering machinery?

Malawi President Peter Mutharika.

Malawians demand more from their government

A group of civil society organisations has delivered a 100-day ultimatum to the state calling for financial and electoral reforms.

Patron saint: Randlord Sir Lionel Phillips and Lady Florence had their portraits painted by Giovanni Boldini. A smaller version of Portrait of Lady Phillips is in the South African National Gallery

Bravery spurs on Ermelo pride march

Lesbians have all too frequently been attacked, raped and murdered in small towns – including Ermelo.

Mourners at Foster Rivombo’s memorial service in January.

Shots fired at Tshwane protesters

Security guards have allegedly shot one of the men protesting against the ill treatment of vendors at the hands of the Tshwane Metro police.

Sin Wai-keung

​Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown – 25 years on

As Beijing seeks to quell discussion of the 1989 event, three protesters and an expert on politics discuss how the massacre has shaped today’s China.

Anti-government protesters in Kiev

Protesters react to ‘out of date’ institutions – report

Global institutions face losing their point if they continue to ignore people’s issues, warns civil society alliance Civicus.

People’s protest is being criminalised

Because of a conflict of interest, municipalities are responsible for a rise in "unlawful" protests, writes Jane Duncan.

The politics of counting protests

Reports on municipal unrest miss the wider picture of peaceful protest in South Africa, writes Jane Duncan.

The Limpopo government said it would work with the Malamulele task team to restore normality in the area after residents reacted angrily to the news.

Live stream: WISER Public Positions discussion on protests and violence

Stream a lively discussion hosted at WISER to hear a panel talk about popular protests and policing.

At least nine killed as Kiev clashes continue

Deaths have been reported after Kiev demonstrators were told to end their efforts to occupy government buildings.

Cosatu spokesperson Patrick Craven.

Real jobs will end protests, says Cosatu

The trade union federation has pinpointed transformation of South Africa’s economy as the long-term solution to curbing violent strikes and protests.

ANC supporters cut short a DA march to Luthuli House by engaging in intimidatory behaviour.

Violent protests entrenched in SA’s culture

Political intimidation is generally carried out with the approval of dominant political role-players, writes David Bruce.

DA vs ANC march-off: Police win!

The SAPS acted decisively during the DA march, showing how a confrontation should be handled.

The DA march for “real jobs” was cut short for fears of violent clashes with the crowds of ANC members gathered to “defend” their turf.

Zille: The ANC doesn’t understand democracy

The DA march for "real jobs" was cut short for fears of violent clashes with the crowds of ANC members gathered to "defend" their turf.

Dissatisfaction with the failure to deliver adequate services often results in protests, with Johannesburg being the country’s protest capital. Photo: File

Research shows sharp increase in service delivery protests

Research from UJ says there’s been a sharp rise in the number of people killed in service delivery protests in the last decade.

ANC to take ‘firm stance’ on violent protesters

The ANC in Gauteng has threatened to take "strong action" against violent protesters within its ranks and the broader tripartite alliance.

The right to assembly

Editorial: Marching is a democratic right

Even if the DA’s march is silly, the ANC should not endorse Umkhonto weSizwe "vets" turning the streets around Luthuli House into a "no-go" zone.