Mom relieved after son is burnt to death
The traumatised mom of a teen who was beaten by a mob before being burnt alive said that she is “relieved” her son is dead. ||| Cape Town - The traumatised mother of a teenager who was brutally beaten...
View ArticlePolice arrest looting suspects
Police arrested five people in Swellendam for the alleged possession of stolen property after foreigner-owned shops were looted. ||| Cape Town - Police arrested five people in Swellendam on Sunday for...
View ArticleCall for calm in farm sector
The province’s agriculture sector has suffered huge financial losses during widespread farm protests. ||| Cape Town - The province’s agriculture sector has suffered huge financial losses as a result of...
View ArticleJudgment day for Dewani murder accused
Judge Robert Henney started reading out the judgment relating to one of honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani's alleged killers. ||| Cape Town - A Western Cape High Court judge started reading out the judgment...
View ArticleEvidence against Dewani accused ‘precise, detailed’
One of Anni Dewani's convicted killers presented credible evidence against his alleged accomplice, Judge Robert Henney has said. ||| Cape Town - One of Anni Dewani's convicted killers presented...
View ArticleMngeni guilty of killing Anni Dewani
Xolile Mngeni has been found guilty of British tourist Anni Dewani's murder in the Western Cape High Court. ||| Cape Town - Xolile Mngeni has been found guilty of Anni Dewani's murder in the Western...
View ArticleMalatsi prison sentence begins
Former politician David Malatsi handed himself over to the Witbank prison in eMalahleni, a correctional services official said. ||| Johannesburg - Former politician David Malatsi handed himself over to...
View ArticleTeen recalls ‘drag race’ crash horror
It was meant to be a night of celebration for Rushaan Nero, but hours later she lost her grandmother and aunt in a gruesome crash. ||| Cape Town - It was meant to be a night of celebration for Rushaan...
View ArticleShooting victim, 6, beats the odds
Six-year-old Leana van Wyk has made a full recovery two months after she was shot in the head. ||| Cape Town - Six-year-old Leana van Wyk has made a full recovery two months after she was shot in the...
View ArticleSchools in line for cash incentives
Western Cape high schools specialising in maths can now qualify for cash rewards if they boost their results in the subject. ||| Cape Town - Western Cape high schools specialising in maths can now...
View ArticleInfo Bill is 'full of toxic poisonous gruel'
Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils has slammed the ANC over the alleged backtracking on the draft Info Bill. ||| Cape Town - Former Intelligence minister Ronnie Kasrils has slammed the ANC...
View ArticleEducation victory could benefit thousands
Equal Education’s victory in its campaign to secure a minimum level of infrastructure for schools could benefit thousands of pupils. ||| Cape Town - Advocacy group Equal Education’s victory in its...
View ArticleGugs residents up for street renaming
The street renaming campaign in Gugulethu kicks off as residents will be able to put their suggestions forward for 25 streets. ||| Cape Town - The street renaming campaign in Gugulethu starts on...
View ArticleAssassin helps expose crime kingpins
Hitman Dobrosav Gavric is helping SA’s intelligence agency gather information on local organised crime bosses. ||| Cape Town - The international hitman Dobrosav Gavric is helping the country’s...
View ArticleFrom a bush, to a bucket to a toilet
Dignity has been restored at a Philippi creche, where about 60 pre-schoolers previously used old buckets to relieve themselves. ||| Cape Town - Dignity has been restored at a Philippi creche, where...
View ArticleDewani verdict ‘a milestone’
The guilty verdict handed down to Xolile Mngeni for the murder of honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani was a milestone for the country's judicial system, government said. ||| Johannesburg - The guilty verdict...
View ArticleDewani killer to be sentenced
Xolile Mngeni will be sentenced by the Western Cape High Court for the murder of British honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani. ||| Cape Town - One of the murderers of British honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani...
View ArticleCape ANC split over Zuma - report
The ANC Dullah Omar Region in the Western Cape is split over whether Zuma should remain party president. ||| Cape Town - The ANC Dullah Omar Region in the Western Cape is split over whether Jacob Zuma...
View ArticleMom guilty of decapitating newborn
Cape Town mother Lumka Jordan has been found guilty of murdering and concealing the death of her newborn baby. ||| Cape Town - Cape Town mother Lumka Jordan has been found guilty of murdering and...
View ArticleCape girl gets new ears
For most of her life, Cassidy endured ridicule from her peers because she was different - she was born without ears. ||| Cape Town - For most of her life, little Cassidy Sitella of De Doorns endured...
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