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The case against four men accused of the brutal killing and beheading of a woman and her two-year-old daughter has been postponed to next Tuesday at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court. The victims, Rendani Tshigwili and her daughter Ndiwatshilidzi Muronga, were found decapitated and burned beyond recognition in Tshikonelo village outside Thohoyandou. Horrific Details Emerge Police […]

A recent study conducted by the Momentum Group has uncovered a concerning trend: a staggering 92% of women lack confidence when it comes to their retirement plans. The research highlights that discussions about retirement often begin too late—typically just five years before leaving the workforce—leaving little time for effective financial adjustments. Women Rely on Informal

Families in Ga-Ra Phatudi Cemetery, Dithakong outside Mahikeng, are reeling after more than 100 tombstones were vandalized in what appears to be the second such attack in just over a year. The incident, discovered on July 27, has left the community heartbroken and frustrated, with many calling for increased security at the burial site. Among

Frustrated parents at Enkundleni Primary School near Bethal have forcibly closed the institution, demanding government intervention after a critical school bus service was abruptly halted. The disruption, now in its third week, has left many learners stranded at home since the start of the third term. Transport Woes Spark Closure The crisis began when the

Frustrated residents of Masilonyana in the Free State took to the streets yesterday, demanding the immediate dissolution of their municipality amid allegations of rampant corruption, financial mismanagement, and collapsed service delivery. The protesters marched to the Masilonyana Local Municipality offices to submit a memorandum outlining their grievances, which include 15 years without running water in some areas, sewer

The completion date for the multi-million rand Rivoni School for the Blind remains uncertain amid allegations of unpaid subcontractors and construction delays. The project, located in Elim outside Louis Trichardt, was initially scheduled for completion in June 2023 but has since stalled, leaving learners to continue their education in temporary mobile structures. Subcontractors Owed Millions

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has addressed the recent eviction of residents from a block of flats in Germiston, stressing the need to uphold housing laws and crack down on illegal occupation. Speaking at the scene, Mayor Xhakaza expressed concern over individuals living rent-free in the building, stating that the city cannot allow unlawful occupation to

Firefighters successfully extinguished a blaze at the Home Affairs building in Germiston on Wednesday after protesters allegedly set the structure alight. The fire is believed to have been sparked by petrol bombs found inside the building, according to Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services. Protest Linked to Evictions The unrest stems from ongoing tensions over

A fire broke out at the Germiston Department of Home Affairs office, but provincial manager Mamokubung Moroke confirmed that important documents, including passports, were not damaged in the blaze. Authorities, including SAPS and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), are investigating whether the fire is connected to an earlier protest in the area. While the

Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, along with her management team, has praised the Calvinia General Investigation Unit for their role in securing a 15-year prison sentence for 27-year-old Wesley Witbooi. The Calvinia Regional Court handed down the sentence following Witbooi’s conviction for the murder of his nephew in a brutal October 2024