Case of Limpopo man accused of murdering a rape victim postponed

27 year-old Andani Madzhie accused of killing a rape victim The murder case against a 27 year-old man accused of killing a rape victim in a case involving a self-proclaimed pastor, has been postponed to Tuesday next week in the Mutale magistrate’s court outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo.   The accused, Andani Madzhie, has been charged with the murder of Ndinainwi Mabuke at Thengwe village last month.   Madzhie, who…

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Tshwane Mayor says shutting down brothels reduces human trafficking

City of Tshwane City of Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya says shutting down notorious brothels around Pretoria forms part of the city’s 10-point safety and crime-combating strategy for the festive season.   Metro Police, with the support of other law enforcement agencies, recently closed two illegal brothels in the Tshwane area and arrested several suspects, including foreign nationals.  A group…

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Level 4 and 2 weather warnings issued across SA

Heavy rain The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 4 and level 2 warning across the country on Tuesday. The forecast includes severe thunderstorm and fire danger alerts, which will result in potential risks such as flooding, hail, strong winds and dangerous fire conditions. The South African Weather Service urges people to…

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Wentworth residents protest against gang violence

Residents of Wentworth, South of Durban protesting. Residents of Wentworth, South of Durban, took to the streets to protest against rising gang violence in the area.   Community members say ongoing shootings have made daily life unsafe.  Some parents carried empty coffins to symbolise their children lost to the violence, calling on government to step in and protect their neighbourhood. …

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