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Between Two Worlds | Zulaika Patel's painful journey of dual family rejection

Anti-racism activist Zulaika Patel, who rose to prominence challenging racist hair policies, reveals the deep personal pain of being rejected by both her Indian and black families, offering a raw glimpse into her struggle for identity and belonging in South Africa's complex racial landscape.

Lifestyle Family
Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Woman shot, 200 sheep stolen in Eastern Cape farm attack

Eastern Cape police are investigating a shocking incident of attempted murder and stock theft that left a woman critically injured and 200 sheep stolen

News Crime and Courts
Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping six-year-old neighbour

A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a six-year-old boy in Madadeni, highlighting the commitment of the justice system to combat sexual offences

News Crime and Courts
Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published