A social worker revealed that Joshlin Smith’s mother, Kelly’s drug addiction had been affecting her family since at least 2016. Smith, along with the two co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Stevano van Rhyn face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking related to the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin. Social worker Sineziwe Mbambo testified in the Western Cape …
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The Israeli occupation intends on building 1030 new illegal settlement units in the Sur Baher and Jabal Mukaber towns in occupied Al-Quds. According to Zionist media, 380 illegal housing units are expected to be built in the so-called “Nof Tzion” settlement near Jabal Mukaber, along with a school, two synagogues and commercial areas. Additionally, 650 …
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The Israeli occupation entity is on high alert as the Yemeni deadline for it to adhere to the Gaza ceasefire agreement looms. The Zionist newspaper, Maariv reports that the Israeli Air Force is taking Ansarallah’s threat seriously and has implemented a series of measures to enhance readiness, including placing several defense systems on high alert. …
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The woman murdered in Woodstock last night has been identified as 30-year-old Imaan Syms. Woodstock police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Monday night and found Imaan on the ground in Sussex Street. Eyewitnesses claim that she was shot 17 times. However, the police could not confirm the number. It’s alleged that an …
The ANC will not be not be coerced into saying whether it will support a budget proposal that contains a VAT increase. This is the assertion by the ANC’s Parliamentary Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli. Ntuli was speaking to Radio 786 ahead of the expected tabling of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget on Wednesday afternoon. The …
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The Lavender Hill community has been urged to stay indoors following an uptick in violence in the area. According to community crime group, the area has seen a flareup in heavy shootings over the weekend. Ward councillor, Marita Petersen said that residents are frustrated regarding the gang violence that is happening because they can’t go …
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The FW de Klerk Foundation notes that South Africa’s agriculture sector has been doing well since 1994, and the baseless hysteria caused by US President Donald Trump’s claims are drastically impacting this sector. This is the contention of former AgriSA Executive Director, Christo van der Rheede. He now serves as the director of the FW …
Police found themselves in the midst of a shootout between rival gangs in Leonsdale in Elsies River this weekend. Officers responded to a tip-off about a shooting in progress at a premises in Caledon Court, Clarke Estate. Upon arrival, some of the suspects opened fire on the police, forcing them to retaliate. One of the …
The cold-blooded atrocities being carried out on unarmed civilians in Syria’s coastal region must be denounced and anyone with a conscience should work to stop these crimes. The Commander of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi made the call in the wake of the slaughter being carried out against the Alawite community by terrorist groups …
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Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem has told the Israeli occupation entity that even if they remain in certain positions in Lebanon the resistance will not allow them to stay there. An indication that Hezbollah is present on battlefield and can strike the Israeli enemy. The resistance leader issued the message to the Israelis in an …
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The revelations unfolding from the Joshlin Smith case continue to shock the community. In the witness box today is the Station Commander of Saldanha SAPS, Lieutenant Colonel Lincoln Sebola who stressed that since the start of Joshlin’s disappearance case, her mother – Kelly Smith’s behaviour concerned him. Sebola explained how police searched for Joshlin and …
The Department of Basic Education’s partnership with fast-food giant McDonalds for branded foldable desks is due to budget constraints. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube defended the partnership saying the department “needs all the help it can get”. Gwarube said the reality is that 13.5 million learners and the current budget simply can’t meet the demands …
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Police have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests after seizing an arms cache, explosives and 50 000 mandrax tablets at a storage facility in Bellville South. A 41-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man were nabbed following the raid. According to Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa the 26 firearms found include three …
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The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Manenberg has been forced to shut its doors until further notice after gang-related violence spilled over onto the premises. The centre’s director, Advocate Bernadine Bachar said that gang members are firing shots from outside the facility, targeting their rivals. Bullet casings have been found on the property. …
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Palestine’s Islamic Jihad has given the Arab world a reality check in its response to the emergency Arab Summit which was held on Gaza’s reconstruction in Egypt. In a brief statement the resistance movement points that while they see the outcomes of the summit and the wishes contained in all the speeches as good, they …
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An Israeli military investigation into the historic operation Al Aqsa Flood battle has painted a picture of an occupation army that has been struck with unprecedented failures. Zionist newspaper “Maariv” reports Israel’s Gaza Division was defeated in the first two hours of the battle. Palestinian resistance fighters led by Hamas managed to strike the command …
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The government has until February 10th to respond to court papers lodged by the families of Apartheid-era victims, regarding whether it will take responsibility for failing to investigate and prosecute those behind the crimes. Odette Geldenhuys, Head of the Pro Bono Team at Webber Wentzel, says their application has listed several high-ranking officials, including the …
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Eskom has written off more than R90 million worth of historical debt for four Western Cape municipalities. According to the Provincial Local Government MEC Anton Bredell Matzikama qualified for a write-off of almost R38 million while Beaufort West shaved off more than R25 million from the money owed to the power utility. The Cederberg and …
The Palestinian resistance in the West Bank has been told to be on alert and confront the escalating Israeli aggression. Al Qassam’s spokesperson Abu Obeida made the call during his address observing the Gaza ceasefire and how the Al-Aqsa Flood has altered the region. He made reference to the Zionist threats and aggression as well …
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It is important for solidarity with the Palestinian cause to maintain its momentum. This is the call from senior ANC member and former International Relations Minister to South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor to activists and states who have taken significant strides towards ending the Israeli oppression of Palestinians. Indonesia and Spain, amongst others have already …
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The Israeli Justice Ministry has come under scrutiny for publishing a flawed list of names for the first prisoner exchange in phase 1 of the ceasefire agreement. The list includes names of previously released female prisoners. Spokesperson for the Palestinian Commission of detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, Thaer Shreiteh said the Zionist ministry’s website listed the …
Humanitarian aid organisation UNICEF has already mobilised 1300 truckloads of aid to Gaza ahead of the ceasefire taking effect. UNICEF spokesperson, Rosalia Bollen said that at least 700 truckloads of goods would be set to follow immediately. “Every time I enter Gaza through the Karem Abu Salem (also known as the Karem Shalom) crossing, there …
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After 15 months of perseverance and immense faith in the Creator, Palestinians have achieved their goals in the ceasefire agreement. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the announcement of the ceasefire that comes into effect on January 19th. WATCH: Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas lauded the agreement labeling the agreement as a …
Social protections including grants, are having a positive effect on the performance of school learners. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube revealed that schools that serve the poorest communities have made significant gains, owing to initiatives such as the National School Nutrition Programme and extra tuition support during the school holidays. However, she admitted that the …
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Suspected taxi related violence has led to the killing of a security guard and the wounding of several others in Nyanga. Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said that officials have confiscated at least 20 firearms following the shooting which occurred near a school in the area. Thirteen of the guns are rifles and the rest …
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Top matric candidate in South Africa Rayyan Ebrahim. Ebrahim hails from Pinelands High School in the Western Cape. In a show of solidarity with Palestine, Ebrahim attended the awards ceremony donning a piece that had the black-and-white checkered design and the Palestinian flag. Speaking to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Ebrahim said that it’s …
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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American warplanes conducted airstrikes on two underground weapons caches in Yemen. The strikes targeted facilities used by Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement. CENTCOM says that these caches were used against US Navy warships and merchant vessels. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. This action …
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French multinational retail giant, Carrefour, has ceased operations in Oman as of Monday. This follows the closure of all its branches in Jordan two months ago. The decision comes amid a global anti-Israel campaign led by the Palestinian BDS National Committee, protesting Israel’s actions in Palestine. Majid Al Futtaim, the exclusive operator of Carrefour in …
Communities across the Cape Flats must be more proactive in alerting authorities to criminality. This is the call from the Manenberg Community Policing Forum’s Deputy Chairperson, Vanessa Adriaanse. She was speaking as a five-year-old boy has died of his wounds after he was caught in gang crossfire in Manenberg on Monday night. Little Ameer Abrahams …
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into FlySafair following social media allegations of overbooking and overselling. One customer, Thato Miles Nsala took to Twitter, expressing frustration after arriving at the airport, only to be told that there were no seats available, despite having booked a flight. The airline has apologised for the …
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