Springs’ House of Horrors: Case Postponed

The case against a husband and wife from Springs, who allegedly repeatedly abused and held their five children captive for years in their home, dubbed the ‘House of Horrors’, has been postponed until August, pending further investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) requested an extended timeframe in order to further investigate the allegations against the man and his wife, stating that more time was needed in order  to compile an effective case ag... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, July 25th, 2014

Patricia De Lille Speaks of Dossier and Evidence at the Arms Deal Commission

Thursday was a busy day for the current mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille in Pretoria when she stood before the Seriti Commission. She submitted an affidavit in which she said that the fact that government ... Read more »
By Robert On Friday, July 25th, 2014

Air Algerie Crash Confirmed, 116 People on Board Feared Dead

Air Algerie flight MH5017 is confirmed to have crashed over Northern Mali while travelling from Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, to Algiers, Algeria, presumably killing all 110 passengers and 6 crew members on board t... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014

President Zuma Must Lead or Step Down – Maimane

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) parliamentary leader, Mmusi Maimane, challenged President Jacob Zuma in his speech in response to the president’s budget vote speech, to either lead the country which ... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014

Anni Dewani Killer Xolile Mngeni Has Been Denied Parole

Xolile Mngeni, the man sentenced as one of the men involved in the killing of honeymooner, Anni Dewani, has been denied medical parole, the South African Justice and Correctional Services Department announced o... Read more »
By Robert On Monday, July 21st, 2014

The DA Criticizes SA Nuclear Plan That Could Cost Over R1 Trillion

The Democratic Alliance (DA) warned again on Monday against the potential perils of the proposed nuclear power plan suggested by president Jacob Zuma at the State of the Nation address last month. President Jac... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, July 21st, 2014

Four Year Old Dragged to His Death by Hijackers

A four year old boy was dragged for more than eight kilometres in his father’s car after hijackers took control of the vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg in the east of Johannesburg. The incident happened o... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, July 20th, 2014

South Africa to Fire Israeli Ambassador in Protest of Israeli Offensive on Gaza

In the increasing Israeli offensive, two soldiers have been killed during an attack by Hamas militants, it has emerged. The militants are reported to have come out through a tunnel from the central Gaza Strip. ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, July 19th, 2014

Malaysian Plane: South African on Board, Russia Distances Itself

The Russian government is blaming the downing of the Malaysian Airliner on the border of Ukraine on Ukraine itself. They said that it was the responsibility of the government of that country. This comes in the ... Read more »
By Robert On Friday, July 18th, 2014

Malaysia Flight MH17: Top AIDS Researchers Among Victims

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which was reportedly shot down by a ground to air missile just 40 kilometres short of Ukraine’s Eastern border with Russia, had on it an estimated 100 top AIDS researchers w... Read more »