Ten years after Andries Tatane was killed, police misuse of rubber bullets is still unchecked: The cases we know about are likely far outnumbered by those we don’t Source: GroundUp News. Immigrant spaza shop owners driven out of Atlantis: Police failed to intervene Source: GroundUp News. National Arts Festival may go live again: Makhanda residents hoping for a better year Source: GroundUp News. Workers at Dora Nginza Hospital downed tools over bonuses: Union says massive strike is … [Read more...] about Ten years after Andries Tatane was killed, police misuse of rubber bullets is still unchecked – News from GroundUp
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Police use rubber bullets to disperse housing protesters – News from GroundUp
Police use rubber bullets to disperse housing protesters: “Every time there is an election the governing party politicians go in there promising them housing and basic services but nothing is ever done” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: long queues are spreading the disease, warn health officials: But SASSA beneficiaries still have to queue for hours Source: GroundUp News. GroundUp is an independent news agency whose articles are made available for republication, usually under … [Read more...] about Police use rubber bullets to disperse housing protesters – News from GroundUp
Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers – News from GroundUp
Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers: Silvertown residents are demanding basic municipal services Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Workers at Kromberg & Schubert down tools: Employees demand factory cleaned and colleagues tested after worker tests positive for Covid-19 Source: GroundUp News. Life in a shack when you’re in a wheelchair: Every day Nonceba Siyobi sits in the doorway of her home hoping a passerby will help her to the nearest toilet Source: … [Read more...] about Swartland police fire rubber bullets and teargas at shack dwellers – News from GroundUp
Bhisho News: Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters
Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters: Chaotic scenes erupted in Bhisho on Monday morning as protesting members of the Bhisho Ratepayers Association clashed with police, who fired rubber bullets to try and disperse the crowd. The protest ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Media Club South Africa: In 2006 the Eastern Cape Transport Department unveiled the Blue Skyway Aviation Strategy, in an effort to maximise the potential of the Bhisho and Mthatha airports in the Eastern Cape. In … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters
Bhisho News: Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters
Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters: Chaotic scenes erupted in Bhisho on Monday morning as protesting members of the Bhisho Ratepayers Association clashed with police, who fired rubber bullets to try and disperse the crowd. The protest ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Media Club South Africa: In 2006 the Eastern Cape Transport Department unveiled the Blue Skyway Aviation Strategy, in an effort to maximise the potential of the Bhisho and Mthatha airports in the Eastern Cape. In … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Police fire rubber bullets at Bhisho protesters
PE in the news: Rubber bullets fired as Walmer residents protest
Rubber bullets fired as Walmer residents protest: Rubber bullets have been fired to disperse a crowd of about 200 people protesting in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. The protesters have been gathered since about 6am. Police spokeswoman Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the crowd was protesting against the closure of ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. BLOW WHISTLE FOR BIG BUCKS!: Speaking in KwaZakhele kasi in Port Elizabeth, Trollip said senior officials had witnessed municipal workers … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Rubber bullets fired as Walmer residents protest
From Dandelions to Tyres
Children love to blow their seeds into the wind and rabbits think they are a gourmet delight. Now dandelions have aroused the interest of the rubber industry as well. A research team at the University of Münster has studied the latex in them and come to an amazing discovery. Dandelions produce gum elastic - equal in quality to rubber tree latex. This could make the wild herb a major source of rubber in the future. Auto parts supplier Continental AG in Germany has latched onto these lab results. … [Read more...] about From Dandelions to Tyres
Get Ready to Pay More for you Vehicle Tekkies
The current high price level for the main types of natural rubber used in the production of tyres compelled Continental Tyre South Africa to increase the prices of tyres in the South African replacement market by an average of 7.5%, in January 2011 with a further increase expected in the second quarter of 2011. "At well over US$3 per kg, the prices for natural rubber are now at a historic high. The price rises affect all the tyre brands belonging to Continental Tyre. "We have implemented … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Pay More for you Vehicle Tekkies
