Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s top 7 defining moments
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu drew global attention to the iniquities of apartheid, emphasising non-violent protest, and encouraged the application of economic pressure on South Africa, receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1984.
Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s top 7 defining moments
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu drew global attention to the iniquities of apartheid, emphasising non-violent protest, and encouraged the application of economic pressure on South Africa, receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1984.
’My 7-year-old boy has to join a gang to help our family survive’
A 7-year-old boy under pressure from his family to join a gang, and a 13-year-old girl who kept an aborted foetus in a cooler box under her bed for two days. Only a few reasons why the trauma-riddled Cape Flats needs a House of Hope, says community activist Roegshanda Pascoe.
Church support for teen accused of burying pregnant girlfriend’s body in backyard
A 19-year-old Kariega (Uitenhage) man accused of killing his girlfriend and burying her body in the backyard of his grandparents’ home has abandoned his bid for bail.
Reverend’s vaccine fightback: ’The blood of Jesus will not save you from Covid’
Reverend Alan Storey believes it’s important for religious organisations to counteract a false message on vaccination against Covid-19.
Teen arrested after fatal stabbing of pupil in classroom cellphone dispute
A 19-year-old pupil was allegedly stabbed to death with a knife by another pupil during an alleged dispute over a cellphone at a Free State school.
Growing trend of criminal attacks on journalists covering stories slammed
The South African National Editors’ Forum is greatly concerned by the growing trend of journalists being attacked while covering stories, especially since the election date was announced.
A mother’s pain after only child is stabbed to death for cellphone
Several messages of condolence have been written on the tar at the street corner where the 21-year-old Giovanni Fuller was senselessly stabbed to death – for a cellphone.
Teary-eyed teacher, friend appear over alleged murder of his girlfriend
The bail application of a boyfriend and friend accused of killing and burying a 42-year-old Gqeberha mother in a shallow grave will be heard early next month.
Moti kidnapping: ’My heart aches for the boys who are locked up with no escape’
With a special police task team nationally still trying to track down the Moti brothers and their seven abductors, there is growing anguish about whether they will be returned to their parents unharmed.
Man’s R2. 4m fraud spree ends in jail after credit card owners disputed transactions
Swiping cloned cards had earned Alain Mukamba R2. 41 million. But when two credit card owners disputed transactions, the net started closing in on him.
Eskom to implement Stage 4 load shedding from noon today
Eskom said the implementation of Stage 4 load shedding is ’’no cause for alarm as the power system remains to be effectively controlled’’.
Moti brothers’ kidnapping: Technological limitations for police in search amid continuing prayers
While Police Minister Bheki Cele claimed progress has been made by SAPS, which is experiencing a leadership crisis and hampered by technological limitations, prayers have continued for the sons of Nizan and Shakira Moti to be returned unharmed.
More wet weather predicted for Western Cape as Karoo region celebrates first good rain in nine years
The SA Weather Service’s latest forecast for this week indicates there may be some more rain towards the end of the week for the central and eastern parts of the interior of the Western Cape.
WATCH: Esethu Cenga boldly backed her intuition to make a social impact and win R1. 19m prize
Fixing fashion, fast, Esethu Cenga, 27, wins R1. 19 million for her recycling start-up.
Boyfriend, friend charged with woman’s murder after he reported her missing
Vicki Terblanche, the mother of a 12-year-old boy, had been reported missing on Thursday by her boyfriend. Reports of suspicious activity at a house the next day led to her boyfriend’s arrest.
Breakthrough hopes in Moti brothers’ kidnapping with investigation at a ’sensitive stage’
The anguish of the kidnapped Moti brothers’ parents, Nazim and Shakira, rages on, with them being too scared to share further news on the case with the media.
Kidnapped Moti brothers: South Africans urged to unite in prayer for their safe return
South Africans have been asked to stand in unity and pray for the kidnapped Moti brothers from Polokwane, Limpopo, with no ransom or demands having being received from their kidnappers.
No sign of kidnapped Moti brothers as Malema urges supporters to help find ’culprits’
With the police having extended their search for the kidnapped Moti brothers to various provinces, EFF leader Julius Malema has urged his supporters to help track them down.
WARNING: Major thunderstorms heading for central Western Cape, disruptions expected
A major thunderstorm is expected to impact the central parts of the Western Cape from Thursday afternoon into Friday.
Fidentia fraudster J Arthur Brown a free man after seven years in prison
Former Fidentia boss Brown, who was serving a 15-year jail term at the Voorberg Prison in Porterville, was released on parole under a cloak of secrecy at about 8am today.
Stellenbosch University wine researcher rises above many challenges to achieve global recognition
Stellenbosch University researcher Dr Erna Blancquaert, who was motivated to embark on in a career in the wine industry ’’to combat prejudice in the wine industry and academia’’, is one of only two recipients of the 2021 global Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships.
No ransom demands yet for kidnapped Limpopo businessman’s four sons
Police have intensified their hunt for the four sons of a wealthy Limpopo businessman who were kidnapped on their way to school yesterday.
Hunt for kidnapped Limpopo businessman’s four children
Police are hunting the armed suspects who hijacked a BMW in which four children of a wealthy businessman were being transported to a private school.
All UCT staff, students must be vaccinated against Covid-19 from next year
All University of Cape Town students and staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by January 1, vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng announced.