A biker wades into the water in Muizenberg during a weekend protest against the beach ban. Image: Esa Alexander
Beach protesters in Muizenberg in the Western Cape drew the attention of South Africans on Saturday as some criticised the demonstration while others supported it.
The protesters were demanding that beaches be opened, citing among other reasons that Covid-19 cases in the Western Cape were declining.
Most beaches in the country are closed under alert level 3 regulations announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December. Beaches in the Northern Cape are an exception as the province is not a Covid-19 hotspot.
On Saturday law enforcement maintained a heavy presence to monitor the protesters who have been vocal about their reasons behind the demonstration.
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Published: 31 Jan 2021 05:32 PM BdST
Updated: 31 Jan 2021 05:32 PM BdST
Workers of a garment factory have ended their protests in the capital s Mirpur to demand back pay and Eid allowances in advance. );
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The disgruntled workers blockaded the road in front of Sony Cinema Hall for three hours from 10am on Sunday, said Mirpur Police Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahmuda Afroze Lucky.
As many as 500 workers of Jeans Manufacturing took part in the demonstrations. The authorities later persuaded the workers to clear the road and they later went back into the factory, she told bdnews24.com.
“The workers alleged that the owners were shutting down the factory and relocating elsewhere without giving any prior notice or settling their dues. We sat with them inside the factory and spoke to both the owners and the workers.”
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