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Against Rising Crime and Attacks on Officers Reporter:- George April The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has voiced strong support for law enforcement officers who respond decisively and with authority in their fight against escalating crime. His statement comes in the wake of several violent confrontations between criminals … Read More “South African Police Service Stands Firm” »
Vanderbijlpark:- ‘N swanger ma van ‘n tweeling loop tans hof, nadat sy aangekla was dat sy haar kind verkoop het. In Februarie 2025 is ‘n 32-jarige ma van Vanderbijlpark, Keneilwe Shalaba, in hegtenis geneem op aanklagte dat sy haar tweejarige seun, Kutlwano, vir R75 000 verkoop het. Shalaba, wat swanger is met ‘n tweeling, het … Read More “Kommer oor kinderhandel in Suid Afrika” »
West Coast:- Eskom, South Africa’s once-mighty power utility, is facing an unprecedented crisis as electricity demand continues to decline. According to the latest report from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), households and businesses are reducing their dependence on Eskom by shifting to alternative energy sources or consuming less electricity overall. The Downward … Read More “Eskom’s Crisis – What It Means for South Africa’s Economy” »
A Failing Experiment? South Africa:- The Government of National Unity (GNU) was meant to unite different parties to work for South Africa’s future. But how does it make sense when they sit together in Parliament, yet attack each other outside? Instead of real solutions, we see endless political battles while ordinary people struggle. Since the … Read More “Government of National Unity” »
Patrice Motsepe’s mines A $160 million phosphate mine in South Africa, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments, continues to face environmental disputes that have dragged on for over a decade. Now, a new challenge has emerged. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has filed a lawsuit against South Africa’s Environment Minister, Dion George, … Read More “Trouble for South African Billionare” »
HOPEFIELD:- ’n Fosfaatmyn ter waarde van $160 miljoen, wat aan die Suid-Afrikaanse miljardêr Patrice Motsepe se African Rainbow Capital Investments behoort, staar nuwe uitdagings in die gesig. Die Elandsfontein-myn, wat al vir meer as ’n dekade in omgewingsgeskille gewikkel is, is nou die teiken van ’n hofsaak deur die Wêreldnatuurfonds (WWF). Die WWF het die … Read More “Moeilikheid vir Patrice Motsepe se Fosfaatmyn naby Hopefield” »
SALDANHA BAY:- In a political upset that has sent shockwaves through the West Coast and beyond, the MK Party (MKP) has unseated the ANC in the Saldanha Bay by-election, securing a historic victory in the squatter camp of Middelpos. Even more surprising, the party also clinched second place in Johannesburg’s by-elections, marking a significant milestone … Read More “MK Party Stuns in Saldanha Bay By-Election Victory” »
UPINGTON:- The Upington Division of the High Court has sentenced Chidi Emmanuel Okafor (38) to life imprisonment, for the murder of a police officer in Keimoes. The crime took place in January 2020 when a police officer, attached to Upington Public Order Policing (POP), and his friend were attacked in their sleep by the accused. … Read More “Life Sentence for Police Officer’s Murderer” »
Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard is cracking under pressure. Saldanha Bay: – The contradictions are piling up, her words are tangled, and the weight of the truth is shaking her to the core. You can see it, she’s slipping, struggling to keep her story straight. It’s a scene of mounting tension in the courtroom, and it’s becoming … Read More “Joshlin Smith Case – The Walls Are Closing in.” »
GEORGE:- The George community continues to seek answers following the tragic building collapse on 6 May 2024, which resulted in the loss of 34 lives. Recent developments have shed light on potential procedural lapses, intensifying calls for transparency and accountability. Preliminary Findings Highlight Procedural Breaches Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane recently revealed that a preliminary … Read More “George Building Collapse Investigation Findings Must Be Released” »
