Undocumented migrants arrested in Soweto spaza shop raids
Multiple spaza shop raids in Naledi, Soweto, resulted in the arrest of three undocumented nationals, who have been running the grocery retail shops in the area,... Read more.
Police must defend themselves against hardened criminals
Police would not back down in the face of obvious criminal threats to their lives, according to Xolile Nqatha, the Eastern Cape’s MEC for transport and community... Read more.
Education department comes down hard on sex pest teachers
The department of education in the Eastern Cape is conducting a screening programme to ensure that all teachers meet the requirements of the Children’s Act... Read more.
Spaza shops have become a ‘necessary evil’ in townships
Residents in the townships rely on spaza shop owners because they give them food on credit. While at the same time the spotlight is on kids dying after consuming... Read more.
Time to consider sobering up in this ‘Ocsober’ month
In South Africa, alcohol is the most commonly misused legal drug and has a detrimental effect on many communities, particularly on the lives of children and youth,... Read more.
‘If we don’t instil community values, we’ll keep losing our children’
Anger, agony and unanswered questions from the families of the children who died in Naledi, Soweto, after they allegedly consumed snacks from a local spaza shop... Read more.
74 pupils hospitalised due to ‘food poisoning’ at matric camp
Over 70 Grade 12 learners from different schools in the West Rand, Gauteng, are undergoing treatment at Carletonville District Hospital as a result of a possible... Read more.
One of Soweto kids who ate poisonous chips is still alive
One of the six kids who consumed poisonous chips from a Naledi spaza shop on Sunday, Katleho Olifant, age seven, is still alive. Katleho is said to be in critical... Read more.
Parolee remanded in custody for Lusikisiki mass murder
A 45-year-old parolee named Siphosoxolo Myekethe has been taken into custody in relation to the massacre of 18 people in Ngobozana village, which is close to Lusikisiki... Read more.
Meyiwa murder lead investigator returns to the dock
The state intends to call Brigadier Bongani Gininda, the lead investigating officer, who is allegedly prepping for his LLB exam, which could cause yet another delay... Read more.
