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Hout Bay activist Roscoe Jacobs has raised concerns about the City of Cape Town's proposed 50% fare increase for the MyCiTi bus service, stating it could significantly affect working-class commuters. A petition is currently gaining support in the community, aiming to secure affordable public transport options.

Ahead of the June 25 protests, major roads in Kenya have been blocked and there is a heavy police presence, creating a tense atmosphere. The protests are organized by Gen Z activists, civil society groups, and families of victims to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, which resulted in the deaths of numerous Kenyan youth.

Youth activists are organizing nationwide demonstrations on July 7 to demand accountability for election violence, while government authorities have announced plans for an unprecedented crackdown on these protests, according to The Chanzo.