Dohne Damons In a ruling that exposes police negligence and a shocking miscarriage of justice, Mr. Xulu has been awarded R 2.5 million in damages for his wrongful detention. This harrowing case highlights the dire consequences when law enforcement fails to uphold their duty to investigate claims of innocence. Mr. Xulu's ordeal began when he was arrested on his way to the police station to report an attempted robbery in […]
Pitso Molemane The Itireleng Informal Settlement tragedy that claimed the lives of five children has taken a legal turn as the two sisters implicated in the incident are expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Court in Pretoria today. The two suspects, aged 37 and 38, have been formally charged with culpable homicide. It is alleged that the sisters locked the five children inside a shack before leaving to consume alcohol […]
Dohne Damons A strong cold front is expected to reach the Western Cape on Friday evening and move eastwards. This cold front is expected to result in showers and rain as well as strong winds, cold temperatures,damaging waves and even some snow. The cold front is expected to reach the Western Cape on Friday and only spread further inward by Sunday. During colder temperatures, the possibility of unexpected fires can […]
It isn’t easy keeping up with the latest news when there is so much happening. We share a roundup of South Africa’s news stories you may have missed. 123 Years Old and Still Looking for the One Theresia Nyirakajumba, is a 123-year-old virgin who is still holding onto hope she will find her soulmate and fulfill her desire for intimacy. Nyirakajumba reflects back on the decisions she made in her […]
It isn’t easy keeping up with the latest news when there is so much happening. We share a roundup of South Africa’s news stories you may have missed. Newborn Babies placed in boxes is unacceptable A picture of newborn babies swaddled in blankets and placed in boxes at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital is being investigated by the North West Department of Health. The incident reportedly happened on Saturday 20 May. […]
Dohne Damons A picture of newborn babies swaddled in blankets and placed in boxes at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital is being investigated by the North West Department of Health. The incident reportedly happened on Saturday 20 May. Mmusi Maimane shared a picture on Twitter and called for the resignation of the premiere. What the North West government is doing is cruel and inhumane. How can they place new born babies […]
Pitso Molemane A religious group representing more than a thousand churches in the country started a class-action lawsuit process over the water crisis in Hammanskraal. The Active African Christian United Movement says it wants the court to hold the City of Tshwane accountable for the murder of a large number of people in Hammanskraal. The decision to take action happened after 20 people died after the cholera outbreak. The church […]
Mongezi Koko The Diepkloof Crime Combating Unit and City Power carried out a cut-off operation of illegal connections in Soweto this morning. In an effort to slow down the proceedings of the operation, residents barricaded the main road that leads into the settlement. For some of the residents, the illegal connection is the only access they have to a power source. Affected residents shared with Kaya News that they were […]