The body of a missing paraglider pilot has been found in Porterville. In a statement on Tuesday, the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) confirmed the discovery after a search for the man the day prior. The ARCC said it activated emergency services on Monday after it received a report that a paraglider had failed to return to the designated landing area. A search began with teams from the ARCC, West Coast
This story may contain information that is sensitive or distressing to some readers. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the 16-year-old boy, facing charges linked to alleged child sexual exploitation, will undergo a medical examination ahead of his next court appearance. The teen made his first appearance at the Malmesbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday. “The 16-year-old [faces] eleven charges which include seven counts of sexual assault – compelled self-sexual
Civil rights organisation AfriForum and the March and March Movement have discussed possible areas of cooperation to address challenges facing communities and citizens at the grassroots level. The organisations met on Tuesday during a visit by a March and March delegation, led by its founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, to AfriForum. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel and other representatives also attended the meeting. It comes after Ngobese-Zuma recently expressed an interest in meeting AfriForum.
A 35-year-old man will appear before the Beaufort West Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 19 August, after he was arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it received a tip-off about suspected drug dealing activities in Stolshoek Road, Hillside 2, on Monday. SAPS says members of the Beaufort West CID and operational members responded to the information and arrived at the address at around 19:40. “Upon
The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Management has confirmed that it has made the decision to shut campuses, including all residences. This decision was taken after a building was set alight on the Bellville campus on Monday night. According to CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley, the fire posed a significant risk, and the university also had incidents of staff and students being rushed to hospital with critical injuries. Videos of the
