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Premier asks for harsher sentences for mothers who left children alone, hungry
The Free State Premier appealed for harsher sentences after two mothers were found guilty of child abuse after abandoning their children.
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Court clears parents to sue Kruger National Park after leopard kills toddler
The parents of a boy mauled to death by a leopard in the Kruger National Park in 2019 have been granted permission to proceed with their damages claim.
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Oud-Kroonstader ernstig beseer in tref-en-trap in Amerika
Wat ‘n opwindende naweek in Nashville, Amerika moes wees, het vir ‘n oud-Kroonstadter in ‘n nagmerrie ontaard toe sy ernstig beseer is in ‘n tref-en-trap-ongeluk. Die 33-jarige Michelle Potgieter wat […]
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Sisters killed in tragic crash to be laid to rest this weekend
Janene Moodley, the mother of two sisters killed in an accident in the Northern Cape last weekend, says the family is “devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Cassidy and Connor.”
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Jobs may be lost at Coca-Cola plant in Bloemfontein
One of Bloemfontein’s large manufacturing plants, that of Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa plans adjustments that may affect job losses.
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Moqhaka mayor’s ANC membership suspended following refusal to step down
The executive mayor of the Moqhaka local municipality has been asked by the African National Congress (ANC) to submit his immediate resignation. On Monday, 8 September, Executive Mayor Motloheloa Ellis […]
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‘I couldn’t keep quiet’: Police chief Mkhwanazi after explosive police corruption allegations
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal police chief, says he was aware that his 6 July press conference exposing alleged criminality and political interference would put him in the crosshairs – but he felt he “couldn’t keep quiet.”
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Mining permit sets off chain reaction of concern about ‘dangerous activity’ near retirement home
This issue first came to light when concerned residents reported on Facebook that they were aware of a possible land invasion by a group of unknown people in Hamlet Street, St Helena.
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Dragging of feet rebuked: Matjhabeng and Lejweleputswa required to answer to High Court
Court orders have been brought against the acting municipal managers of both the Matjhabeng Local Municipality and Lejweleputswa District Municipality, to appear in court.
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Illegal mining in Lejweleputswa again dealt a heavy blow by Vala Umgodi
Over the past week, joint operations with mine security led to the arrest of more than 80 suspects and the confiscation of illegal mining equipment and materials.
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