Lauren O’Connor May
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Patrolling police officers chanced upon a gruesome and puzzling scene in the early hours of this morning.
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‘They come and go and we have to protect the babies when they fly from the tree and cannot find their way back. We keep them safe wherever they land on our balcony or doorstep until they find their way again.’
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The Khoisan community protested outside the Lentegeur administrative offices last week, in response to the High Court ruling preventing further occupations on erfs in Strandfontein and Khayelitsha.
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Two sisters were shot dead by their brother outside a primary school in devastating family custody battle yesterday.
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The Chief of the Strandfontein Aboriginal Khoisan Village, Wayne Fortuin, stated their community is leading a resistance against the City of Cape Town’s court ruling preventing land occupation. Despite the City’s claims of unlawful invasion, Fortuin asserts their presence is a peaceful reclamation of historically significant land. The conflict continues as they seek basic services.
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A mathematics and science club from Oval North High School in Beacon Valley has been awarded the prestigious Mayor’s Pride Award, beating competition from well-resourced schools across the city.
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A proposed housing development in Strandfontein remains in limbo as elected Project Engagement Committee members have not signed the terms of reference.
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A cancer fund-raising and awareness walk was marked with doves, glitter, wings and tears.
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The following books have a few things in common; they’re both written by South African authors, both feature Indian characters and both books have strong friendships at their core.
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“The throwing of stones is a common occurrence on our freeway and our motorists are at risk. It is for these reasons, amongst others, that I’m hereby placing before you this motion under exurgency to again request to have a cage built on the bridge.”
