- Protests are active across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, while diplomatic talks are held in Pretoria.
- President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.
Political forces gathered in Johannesburg on July 8th, adding to the unrest already underway in the city.
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Updated Jul 8
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What happened
Political forces gathered in Johannesburg on July 8th, adding to the unrest already underway in the city.
Who's involved
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Part of
President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.Also in this story
- Cyril Ramaphosa deployed soldiers to Durban in response to ongoing security concerns.
- Police manage unrest at Home Affairs offices while corruption trials and mayoral debates take place in Durban and Johannesburg.
The entities involved
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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African National Congress
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa
Related events
- Political fragmentation across South Africa's metros, involving the Eastern Cape and Johannesburg.
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- The South African Communist Party (SACP) is preparing to contest local elections independently.
- Johannesburg, South Africa, faces systemic challenges within its local government structure.
- Local politics are heating up across South Africa as Mashatile's health concerns impact the political landscape and party competition.