Violent protests erupt in Lavender Hill over electricity Cape Town, South Africa - 23 September 2024: Violent protests broke out in Lavender Hill after an earlier peaceful which brought peak hour traffic to a standstill. The protests which have been largely peacefully have taken place at random times over the last few weeks over dissatisfaction over the installation of new prepaid electricity meters and high electricity tariffs. During the clashes to push back protesters from Prince George Drive

Multiple protests near the Cape Town City Hall ahead of the State of the Nation Address. Heavy presence of the Public Order Police. #SONA2022 | SABC News

South Africa - Cape Town - 30 September 2025 Protests disrupt African Energy Week in Cape Town. Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion Cape Town and Greenpeace staged protests outside African Energy Week, calling for an end to fossil fuel projects in Africa. The Red Rebel Brigade held a silent demonstration, while Greenpeace blocked traffic with a giant “climate bill” card machine, symbolising the costs of oil and gas on the continent. Police moved protesters to a designated area and rerout

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