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Ekurhuleni family lives in fear after daughter school principal rape ordeal

A family in Ekurhuleni has been forced into hiding after their then 6-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by her illegal Zimbabwean principal, who runs and unregistered school in the East Rand.

News Crime and Courts
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Hoërskool Elspark launches anti-dagga campaign as cases among learners surge

Hoërskool Elspark in Germiston has recorded more than 50 dagga-related cases among its learners since January, prompting school leadership to launch an anti-dagga campaign with NGO World Changers Candidates. The initiative aims to combat the growing influence of '4/20 culture' and address misconceptions stemming from relaxed cannabis legislation.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Hoërskool Elspark launches anti-dagga campaign as cases among learners surge

Hoërskool Elspark in Germiston has recorded more than 50 dagga-related cases among its learners since January, prompting school leadership to launch an anti-dagga campaign with NGO World Changers Candidates. The initiative aims to combat the growing influence of '4/20 culture' and address misconceptions stemming from relaxed cannabis legislation.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Ekurhuleni metro police face arrest calls following illegal strike action

EMPD officers' protest over working conditions sparks fierce debate as DA calls for arrests, while city officials condemn the 'illegal' strike that paralysed major routes. Officers return to duty amid tensions over essential service regulations and labour rights.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published