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NSPCA lawyer says lack of transparency led to collapse of Daybreak

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg became the focal point for an urgent and distressing animal welfare matter on Tuesday, as judgment in the case between the National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) and Daybreak Farms was reserved.

Cape Times News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Judgment reserved in NSPCA versus Daybreak Farms animal cruelty case

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg became the focal point for an urgent and distressing animal welfare matter on Tuesday, as judgment in the case between the National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) and Daybreak Farms was reserved.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli's death: Mashatile speaks out

Deputy President Paul Mashatile discusses the recent departure of Afrikaners to the US and the reopening of the inquest into the mysterious death of anti-apartheid leader Chief Albert Luthuli.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published

CRL Rights Commission vows to investigate Omotoso acquittal amid outcry from victims

As the dust settles on the controversial acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso by the Eastern Cape High Court, the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission has pledged to continue its investigation into the factors that led to the dramatic verdict.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Court awards custody to Cape Town mother amid husband's controlling behaviour and mental health struggles

A Cape Town mother has been awarded temporary custody of her daughter after a court ruling highlighted her husband's controlling behaviour and the lack of evidence regarding her fitness as a parent.

Cape Argus News
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Cape Town mother granted custody of daughter after controlling husband forced her to first seek help in church for her depression

A mother who has mental health issues was granted temporary child custody after the court found that the husband contributed to her emotional and psychological challenges.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Deadly crash mars escalating Soweto taxi route dispute

A JMPD vehicle responding to taxi violence between rival Soweto associations crashed into pedestrians, killing two, as tensions escalate following a controversial High Court ruling on disputed routes

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published