Lobby group AfriForum says it is not possible for the principal of Bergview College to have been involved in the rape of seven-year-old Cwecwe that allegedly took place on school premises in October last year. This as the matter drew widespread condemnation over how it was handled. The school’s principal Read more…
The family of a grade 12 pupil at Kgabo Secondary School in Mokgokong village, outside Polokwane in Limpopo, who took his own life in October last year have voiced their frustration and anger at the department of education’s response after his death. Joseph Maimela took his own life after alleged Read more…
Qumbu police have opened a case of attempted murder and of robbery of livestock (sheep) on Saturday, 29 March 2025 at about 21:00 when stock thieves pounced on a homestead in Lower Tyirha locality shooting and injuring a 33-year-old woman. As the thieves drove away with about two hundred sheep Read more…
On April 11, 2025, South Africans will come together for a peaceful demonstration to honor the lives of two sisters, Nokwanda Klaas, 27, and Ayanda Klaas, 24, who tragically lost their lives due to an act of domestic violence in Umbilo, Durban. The demonstration will also serve as a call Read more…
Five people have died and nine others have been injured when a minibus taxi overturned on the D4285 road at Matilu village, outside Marble Hall in Limpopo. Transport authorities say preliminary reports indicate that a mechanical fault might have been the cause of the crash. Limpopo Traffic MEC spokesperson Dali Read more…
A man was left in a critical condition after his girlfriend allegedly attacked him with acid following accusations of infidelity. The horrifying incident, which took place in a quiet neighborhood, has sent shockwaves through the community, as many grapple with the brutal nature of the crime and its underlying emotional Read more…
A cash-in-transit (CIT) guard was shot and wounded during a robbery on Edendale Road on Friday evening. The incident occurred near the BP garage near Caluza around 6pm. According to KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service, a CIT vehicle was forcibly stopped and bombed. “KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the scene Read more…
MODIMOLLE REGIONAL COURT SENTENCES ACCUSED MARKUS NDLOVU (34) TO 20 YEARS IMPRISONMENT The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Markus Ndlovu (34), who was found guilty of rape and murder. The court heard that on Sunday, 28 August 2016, Read more…
The Eastern Cape Department of Education deregistered an independent school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, after a seven-year-old pupil was allegedly raped. The perpetrator allegedly raped the now eight-year-old pupil from Bergview College at the school on 14 October 2024 while she was waiting for her transport. The hashtag #JusticeforCwecwe has Read more…
KwaZulu-Natal’s roads were heavily impacted on Friday morning as three major accidents on the N3 near Ashburton caused traffic disruptions, multiple injuries, and looting. Emergency responders reported that at least 20 people were injured in the collisions, which temporarily forced road closures and caused severe traffic delays. The first two Read more…