The deputy chairperson of the Elsies River Community Police Forum (CPF) has resigned from his position, in the wake of the fallout over the murder of three year old Courtney Pieters. Imraan Mukaddam announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying the CPF had been “hijacked by political interference”. A nine-day investigation[…]
The decision on whether parents should vaccinate their children has always been a contentious topic, with the spotlight now being thrown on the religious permissibility of immunisation. The debate has surfaced following concerns on the preparation of some vaccines, after reports that porcine elements are used in the manufacturing process.[…]
Opposition parties say they are optimistic that the Constitutional Court will rule in their favour after arguing their case for a secret motion of no confidence vote in President Jacob Zuma. The political parties supported the application that the United Democratic Movement (UDM) brought. The court is expected to deliver[…]
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula wants legislation to be amended to reduce the number of firearms circulating in the country. He was reacting to the murder of former Generations actor and Jozi FM radio DJ Mandla Hlatshwayo and a friend. The pair was shot and killed in Pimville, Soweto while trying[…]
Authorities have issued a critical warning to water consumers in Cape Town – start saving water or we could have empty taps soon. On Monday, the City of Cape Town warned all residents and businesses to cut non-essential municipal water use immediately. The City’s Mayoral Committee is expected to recommend[…]
By Thakira Desai After a week of gruelling searches and the discovery of a body positively identified as missing Courtney Pieters, the family was dealt another blow when police arrested a suspect, said to be a trusted family friend. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk confirmed that a 40-year-old man was[…]
Jozi fm DJ and Generations star, Mandla Latshwayo has been shot and killed at a pub in Pimville Soweto. Hlatswayo and a friend reportedly attempted to stop four men from robbing a women outside the pub when they were both shot dead. The incident happened at about 23:00 on Sunday.[…]
Gunfire was heard early on Monday in Ivory Coast’s two main cities, according to witnesses, as the military pressed an operation aimed at ending a mutiny by soldiers demanding bonus payments. Ivory Coast mutiny: Soldiers continue standoff over pay In the commercial capital of Abidjan, shots were heard from two[…]
Following a grueling week long search, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of 3-year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River, Cape Town. The 40 year old suspect was arrested last night. The little girl’s body was found in a[…]
South Africa’s attention will be focused on the Constitutional Court on Monday as some of the best legal minds in the country once again argue on a matter involving President Jacob Zuma. United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holomisa’s application before the highest court in the land is to have the[…]
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