Tagged:

South African Official Brokers Truce with Hout Bay Protesters

Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato has welcomed the cessation of violent protest action in Hangberg, Hout Bay as negotiations over looming fishing quotas begin. This comes as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate confirmed a probe into the shooting of a 14-year-old boy by officers during the demonstrations.

Nomfundo Xolo/GroundUp

A man stands with a petrol bomb, while a dog watches patrol proceedings.

Nomfundo Xolo/GroundUp

A construction vehicle burns in Hout Bay.

Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Events in Hout Bay this week showed yet again that the South African Police Service is inadequately trained to deal with protest action.

Photo Essay

  • figure

    Hangberg Erupts Over Fishing Rights

    Picture 1 of 17

    Hangberg was the scene of a violent confrontation between residents and police after residents protested over fishing quotas. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the mouth by public order police. As the day ... see more »

InFocus

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.