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Clock ticks for stranded South Africans as funds run out, visas expire

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

South Africans stranded abroad say they are in dire straits as their passports and visas have expired while their funds are being depleted.

Mother trying to cope after daughter, 8, is electrocuted by illegal connection

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The mother of 8-year-old Chante Matthews, who was electrocuted after stepping on an illegally connected electrical wire at the weekend, says she doesn’t know how ...

Ex-lover held for allegedly trying to torch home, stabbing family dog

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

When a Manenberg woman left her alleged abusive partner, he retaliated by attempting to set her home on fire and viciously stabbed their family dog in the neck. ...

School reopening spat heats up in Western Cape

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Concerned parents, teachers and other groups have vowed to continue their fight for schools to be closed, despite being warned of litigation.

UCT ombudsman 'acted out of mandate' in Mamokgethi Phakeng report

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

According to two legal opinions, UCT’s ombudsman acted out of her mandate when she released her annual report wherein she claimed that vice-chancellor Professor ...

Two teens among four in court for alleged Khayelitsha murder of police officer

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Two minors, a community member and the girlfriend of a police officer appeared in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court yesterday on murder charges after the officer ...

Hunger catastrophe avoided in SA thanks to civil society organisations

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

In 74 days from March 25, they fed more than 41 000 hungry people every day; prepared more than 3 million meals; distributed nearly 80 000 food parcels; and assisted ...

Langa rape survivor and mom 'pepper-sprayed by cop'

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Samke Mzukwa, 25, who was raped by a family friend, said she and her mother were assaulted and pepper-sprayed by Langa police, who allegedly refused to open a case. ...

Survey shows 68% of South Africans willing to eat out

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The survey, by Dineplan, a reservation company, found that of the more than 3 300 people who responded, 68% said they would be eating out within the first month. ...

Police searching for mother of baby abandoned in Bellville

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

They have asked the public to come forward with any information that could lead to them finding the mother, after the baby was abandoned at a medical facility on ...

Farewell to ‘humble’ firefighter Makosandile Mbhokhwe

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Firefighters at eight stations formed a guard of honour for the divisional commander, who worked at the Fire and Rescue Service Training Academy in Epping.

Heartbroken mom still seeking answers after daughter burnt to death

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

A Khayelitsha mother is still seeking answers after her daughter was killed three months ago, allegedly by her boyfriend. Lucia Tshona, 30, was burnt to death inside ...

'Emotionally drained' nurses devoted to saving lives as Covid-19 cases spike

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

As South Africa fast approaches its Covid-19 peak, two Groote Schuur hospital nurses on the front lines remained resolute and committed to saving lives.

HIV-positive patients more prone to dying from Covid-19, study shows

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Using data from over 3 million adults in the Western Cape, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases found that people with HIV had a modestly increased risk ...

Activists ‘vindicated’ by report after UCT Professor Bongani Mayosi's death

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

A panel found “the university’s response to Professor Mayosi’s passing was, on the whole, poor, fragmented and, on occasion, ill-considered”.

Early childhood development centres could open soon

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Early Childhood Development facilities are a step closer to reopening as the Department of Social Development issued a circular regarding staff preparation and planning ...

Men of faith implored to take a stand against gender-based violence

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The Sonke Gender Justice, the Justice and Peace Commission, along with various faith organisations, called on men of faith to examine their role as fathers, brothers, ...

From conquering Covid-19 while pregnant to looking forward to joys of motherhood

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Macassar teacher Arddyn Paarwater was diagnosed with the virus in May, in the 11th week of her fourth pregnancy, and said it was an emotional time.

Two more Western Cape teachers die from Covid-19

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Former pupils, colleagues and friends took to social media to mourn the deaths of Xolile Siwangaza and Antonia Vuyelwa Vumisa, from Nduli Primary School and Iingcinga ...

Tributes for Ravensmead teacher, rugby coach who died on 50th birthday

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The Western Cape Teacher’s Forum gave their condolences to Florida Secondary School community and Faizel Adam's family, saying "he passed away on his 50th birthday ...

Online learning a saving grace for pupils as schools close over Covid-19 cases

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Online learning has become a saving grace for pupils at independent schools as schooling has been able to continue amid positive Covid-19 cases.

City of Cape Town’s interdict of Human Rights Commission questioned

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

It is attempting to interdict the SAHRC and eight of its accredited monitors over their work at the Strandfontein camp for the homeless during April and May.

Three held in connection with killing of Nyanga cop

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The 30-year-old Constable Siyoko was shot and killed on Monday night while on patrol with her partner.

Township pharmacist more than just a caring hand in pandemic

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

Joe Slovo pharmacist Thembekile Mahintsho has joined the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by educating his community while still providing an essential service. ...

Eighteen Western Cape schools close for cleansing as Covid-19 cases increase

Yolisa Tswanya|Published

The Western Cape Education Department recently said 66 positive Covid-19 cases were recorded at 55 schools.