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Heroic response as baby is delivered on pavement in Verulam CBD by security officers

RUSA security officers assisted a mother in delivering a healthy baby in the Verulam CBD

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

WIN: Celebrate Mother's Day with unique high tea ideas for gin lovers

Discover four creative tips to impress your mum and her friends, plus a chance to win 2 bottles of gin from Musgrave Spirits

Lifestyle Competitions
Sarene Kloren|Published

Request to relocate sons to Israel denied

A mother of two sons will have to return to Israel without her children after the Gauteng High Court found it is better and safer for them to grow up in South Africa with their father.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

High Court blocks mother's attempt to relocate sons to Israel amid visa issues

A mother facing deportation from South Africa is denied permission by the Gauteng High Court to take her children to Israel, as the judge prioritises their best interests amid concerns over safety and stability.

Cape Argus News
Zelda Venter|Updated

Gauteng High Court rules against mother seeking to take her sons to Israel

A mother of two sons will have to return to Israel without her children after the Gauteng High Court found it is better and safer for them to grow up in South Africa with their father

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Celebrate Mother's Day with gourmet feasts and creative experiences at The President Hotel

Join The President Hotel in Bantry Bay for a weekend of unforgettable Mother's Day celebrations, featuring creative high tea experiences, live jazz, and a gourmet buffet that will make every mom feel special.

Lifestyle Food
Sarene Kloren|Published

How a convicted mother’s mental health impacts her divorce proceedings

A woman serving an 18-year sentence for the murder of her child faces divorce proceedings, prompting her sister to seek a curator's appointment due to concerns over her mental health.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Updated

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

'Gospel is not medication': Judge awards custody to mother after husband's controlling behaviour

A Western Cape High Court judge has awarded custody to a mother whose controlling husband took away their toddler and kept her bank cards, ruling his actions were 'calculated cruelty' designed to exploit her mental health challenges.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Empowering new mothers: Canada releases first stand-alone guidelines on exercise and sleep

New guidelines aim to empower new mothers with essential exercise and sleep strategies.

Lifestyle Health
IOL Reporter|Published

What's behind the rise of 'mums' club nights'?

In a chic Paris nightclub, a new trend is emerging: exclusive club nights for mothers, where they can dance, unwind, and enjoy a night out without the pressure of male attention.

Lifestyle
AFP|Published

Father's urgent application to exhume son's body denied by court

A father's urgent plea to exhume his son's body for burial at his homestead, was denied by the Mthatha High Court, highlighting deep family tensions and cultural beliefs

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Balancing love: My ongoing journey with a new sibling and a firstborn

This part of Raising Tracy takes you on the journey of introducing my firstborn to his new baby brother.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

KwaZulu-Natal mother abandons infant son for night of binge drinking

In a troubling incident, a KwaZulu-Natal mother allegedly abandoned her infant son for a night of drinking, prompting calls for greater awareness of child abandonment issues.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published