Initiates walking. Parents in Ntsweletsoku village, near Zeerust in the North West are frantically searching for their children who went missing, last week. They believe that people who run illegal initiation schools in the village might have kidnapped them. About eight young men are still missing while three others were found yesterday. Fourteen illegal initiation…
The illicit cigarettes seized have been handed over to customs. Police in the Northern Cape have discovered illicit cigarettes valued at approximately R2,8m at a shop, in Groblershoop. This follows a tip-off to members of Upington Border Police and the South African Police Services (SAPS) Crime Intelligence. #sapsNC A successful entrapment operation conducted by Upington…
[FILE IMAGE]: Actors on stage. The Eastern Cape provincial government will officially open the 51st edition of the National Arts Festival in Makhanda today. The prestigious cultural event is scheduled to take place from today until the July 6. It promises to be a vibrant celebration of theatre, dance, music, comedy, visual art and film….
[FILE IMAGE]: Runners during the Nelson Mandela Bay half marathon. The 11th Nelson Mandela Bay half-marathon will take place on Saturday in Gqeberha where over 2,000 runners are expected to compete. The race has held the National Championship status for nine consecutive years and is open to the public as 90% of the participants are…
A customary law expert has argued that her research on the Mphephu Ramabulana customs was not biased. Zamokuhle Mopai is under cross-examination in the VhaVenda throne battle in the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. Princess Masindi Mphephu is challenging her uncle Toni Mphephu Ramabulana for the throne. Mopai says the Mphephu Ramabulana Royal Family is…
The Foot-and-Mouth vaccines are being distributed and administered free of charge. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the government has noted the progress made in dealing the spread of Foot-and-Mouth on livestock in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Ntshavheni says the consignment of the much-need vaccines has since arrived from Botswana. Earlier…
Witrand Hospital in Potchefstroom, in North West Province. The North West health department has appointed a nine-member investigation team to probe the death of a patient at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in Potchefstroom. The patient’s family opened criminal cases after investigations showed that the deceased was severely neglected and sexually assaulted. The deceased’s sister, Colette…
VhaVenda battle of the throne court proceedings in the the High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo. Princess Masindi Mphephu’s Advocate, Alan Dodson has argued the customs of marrying a ‘Dzekiso wife‘ for the king is unconstitutional. In the Mphephu Ramabulana customs, a ‘Dzekiso wife’ – a wife married to bear an heir – is chosen by…
Fire at SAB Baragwanath Depot. Firefighters are battling a blaze at the South African Breweries depot, south of Johannesburg. Johannesburg Emergency Services says the fire started after nearby grass caught fire before spreading and igniting crates at the depot. Joburg Emergency Services Spokesperson Xolile Khumalo says no injuries have been reported at this stage. “Emergency…
Flooded area in Middlepos, Saldanah. The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre says assessments are still underway in areas affected by the recent heavy rains. Several City departments are working to address the service-related impact of the downpours. Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan says Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have also stepped in to help. Several NGO…
