South African Officials Secure Safe Return of Child After Years in Mauritian Prison

South African officials assist in the repatriation of a five-year-old child from Mauritius, where she was raised in prison with her mother, who is serving a sentence for drug trafficking. In Mauritius, South Africa’s Department of Social Development (DSD) has embarked on a mission to bring home a five-year-old girl who has spent her entire life in a prison cell with her mother, who was convicted of drug trafficking in 2019. The child’s mother, a South African citizen, was arrested while pregnant and the girl was born behind bars, where she has remained ever since. Tensions run high as the repatriation effort set to conclude this week marks the final stage ... Read more »
by Oliver Ngwenya | Published 2 years ago

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis outlines the City of Cape Town's plans to take control of passenger rail services, aiming to improve public transport and support local development through a new Service Level Plan with Prasa
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, December 7th, 2024

City of Cape Town Moves Toward Taking Control of Passenger Rail Services to Improve Public Transport

Cape Town is making significant strides in its efforts to take control of the metro’s passenger rail services following a major breakthrough in negotiations with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Pra... Read more »
Two Capetown firefighters helped a woman with delivery this past weekend after coming it at their work place having obstetric pains.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Firefighters Lauded After Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Mfuleni Fire Station

Two Cape Town firefighters, Joswin Lameyer and Khuselo Blaai, have been lauded for their swift and professional response after helping deliver a healthy baby boy at the Mfuleni fire station this past weekend. T... Read more »
The illegal miners that have resurfaced from the Stilfontein mine amongst which are teenagers.
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, November 29th, 2024

Stilfontein’s Underground Crisis: Miners and Children at the Heart of South Africa’s Illegal Mining Dilemma

Stilfontein’s illegal mining crisis has become a focal point of national concern as thousands of miners, including vulnerable children, are uncovered from abandoned gold shafts. This troubling development has... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 25th, 2024

Gold and Desperation: The Dark Secrets of Stilfontein’s Underground

As South Africa grapples with the growing crisis of illegal mining, the unfolding drama in Stilfontein, North West, has captured national attention. Late on Sunday night, fourteen Zama Zamas, or illegal miners,... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

Stilfontein Zama Zama Rescue Efforts Underway

Efforts are currently underway to rescue illegal miners trapped underground at a disused mine in Stilfontein, North West. Mining experts are actively preparing a safer means of bringing the miners, commonly ref... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 18th, 2024

Reuben Brigety Resigns as US Ambassador to South Africa Amid US Presidential Transition

Reuben Brigety, the US Ambassador to South Africa, has announced his resignation in the wake of the recent US presidential election, which saw former President Donald Trump defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, November 17th, 2024

Tensions Rise in Stilfontein as Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, MACUA Threatens Legal Action

Tensions in Stilfontein, North West Province, are escalating as the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) threatens legal action against the South African government, accusing it of inhumane trea... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

North Gauteng High Court Rules on Senzo Meyiwa Murder Case: Accused Mncube to be Moved from Solitary Confinement

The North Gauteng High Court recently ruled on a significant matter related to the ongoing trial for the murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa. In a judgment handed down on 12 November 2024, Judge Jan Sw... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, November 11th, 2024

Johannesburg Faces Water Crisis: New Restrictions And Growing Risk of Social Unrest

Johannesburg residents in high-water-usage neighbourhoods are facing a new round of water cuts as the city grapples with mounting resource challenges. Johannesburg Water has confirmed that, in addition to the e... Read more »