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Foreign nationals in Addo say they have been warned not to return to Valencia due to safety concerns. 2 minutes Sundays River Municipality Speaker Siseko Nodonti says a public meeting held in Addo, with residents of Valencia township and foreign nationals, was unsuccessful. The meeting followed recent violence that led to the deaths of four…

1 minute The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Live proceedings below: 

[FILE] Police seen in Diepkloof. 2 minutes Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has called for calm and unity following violent incidents in Addo over the weekend, which resulted in the deaths of four people and left ten others injured. The violence reportedly began after a resident was killed, allegedly by foreign nationals. This was followed…

1 minute Sentencing procedures start in the Joshlin Smith trial at the Western Cape High Court. Live proceedings below:     

[FILE] The lockdowns have also revealed a deeper crisis for families with young children, especially in low and middle-income countries, many of whom were already unable to access social protection services. 2 minutes Child protection organisations have raised concerns about the increasing number of young people experiencing mental health challenges, as South Africa observes Child…