The flower season at Namaqua National Park is in full swing, and once again, the landscape does not disappoint. A wide variety of colours spread across the terrain as thousands of wildflowers emerge following a season of excellent rainfall. The flower season at Namaqua National Park is in full swing For those wanting to see the smaller, rarer blooms, the hiking trails remain a recommended way to experience nature up close. SANParks
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed ‘profound disappointment’ with the recent report on human rights in South Africa published by the U.S. State Department. The Ministry says the report is an inaccurate and deeply flawed account that fails to reflect the reality of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. In the report, the U.S. State Department claims the human rights situation in South Africa significantly deteriorated in 2024, with particular concern
Internal probe launched after Khayelitsha teacher allegedly strikes pupil on genitals
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A Khayelitsha teacher has allegedly struck a Grade 9 pupil on his genitals with a pipe. This incident is now in the spotlight, as an internal WCED probe is underway. According to a report on News24 the boy’s mother was made aware of the alleged attack last week and contacted the authorities. A Khayelitsha teacher allegedly struck a pupil on his genitals Meanwhile, the Western Cape Education Department has disclosed
The State’s main witness in the Joshlin Smith case is a free woman after the Western Cape High Court granted her indemnity from prosecution. Lourentia Lombaard was granted full immunity on Wednesday. Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled her testimony was decisive in convicting the three accused, all sentenced to life for human trafficking plus 10 years for kidnapping. Erasmus praised her honesty and noted her personal sacrifices. Lombaard, once an accused herself, told
One person has been killed and two were injured after e-hailing vehicles were attacked by unknown suspects at Maponya Mall in Johannesburg last night. The Police’s Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says e-hailing vehicles were also torched in the attack at the shopping centre in Soweto. One person has been killed and two were injured after e-hailing vehicles were attacked Colonel Nevhuhulwi says according to information, an e-hailing vehicle was seen stopping
