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Escalating power outages trigger unrest in Elsies River

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Since last Friday, Elsies River residents have been grappling with persistent electricity outages, triggering a series of protests and safety concerns in the area. Reports indicate that community members, frustrated by the prolonged power cuts, have resorted to burning tyres and engaging in demonstrations, particularly in Clarke Estate. Speaking to VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, Elsies River's PRO and CEO of Inspire Network, Imraahn Mukaddam, shed light on […]

today22 November 2023

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Yemen: Anger mounts in Aden as temperatures and power outages soar

As the summer heat scorches Yemen, authorities in the coastal city of Aden are cracking down on demonstrators protesting against the dire economic situation and near-constant power outages. With temperatures reaching record highs across Europe and the Middle East as climate change accelerates, reliable electricity supplies are needed to run fans and air conditioning units, with people seeking some relief from the heat. Aden is currently recording temperatures in the […]

today18 July 2023

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Prolonged power cuts blamed for increased criminal activities in Macassar

A ward councillor in Macassar, outside Cape Town, Peter Helfrich, says prolonged power outages in the area have resulted in a dramatic increase in crime. Helfrich says there have been four bodies discovered in the space of a week. He says in the latest incident, the body of a man was found on Macassar Road. Two other bodies have been found on the same road, and the body of an […]

today5 June 2023

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