Three suspects have been arrested and have made their first appearance in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies. Among the suspects is Keaton Johnson, who, according to the teenage girl’s family, was her boyfriend. The other two accused are Bradley Mamani and Theodore Qatha. According to Paarl Post, Johnson, with a visible 27 tattoo on his forehead, was cheerful during the court appearance and
Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday afternoon at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. This was during his three-day working visit to Russia this week, to strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and the Russian Federation. Speaking on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa, Mashatile expressed gratitude to Putin and the Russian people for the role they played
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced a Northpine man to two life terms and 15 years in prison for his role in a brutal attack on 31 January 2020. This was after he was found guilty of all the charges against him in March this year. Reagen Davids and an accomplice, acting on a hit arranged by the victim’s estranged husband, Brent Williams, broke into a home during early morning prayers.
The Western Cape Education Department is considering various ways to address the growing demand for placement in local schools. This is as learners are currently being placed for the 2026 academic year. ALSO READ: Parents urged to confirm 2026 WC school placements promptly One of the department’s plans is to build more schools, which Education MEC David Maynier says is a challenge due to limited funding. The department plans
Iran-Israel conflict: Trump says decision on US involvement expected ‘within two weeks’
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The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is fueling fears of a broader war. Fears have even been expressed that this could be the start of a third World War. Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities in retaliation for Israel’s initial strikes on nuclear and military facilities. Hundreds have been killed, and concerns are mounting over a possible regional spillover and the impact on global
