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(Foto: Shutterstock) Warning: The information in this post is not suitable for sensitive readers. Jo-Ann Rochelle Klaase (45), a trusted member of the Vioolsdrift community in the Northern Cape, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for various sexual offenses against children. The regional court in Springbok found Klaase guilty on 33 charges relating to offenses against children between the ages of seven and 12. The offenses were committed between January 2022 and 29 November 2023 in the Vioolsdrift area. Klaase was found guilty on six charges of forced rape, 11 charges relating to attempts to incite or instruct a…
Cape floods and storms (May 2026) (Photo: Cape of Good Hope SPCA/Facebook) Preliminary estimates of the damage caused by the recent floods in the Western Cape already amount to more than R9 billion. During a presentation to the standing committee on local government, environmental affairs and development planning, the Western Cape Department of Local Government said the province’s disaster management system helped save lives despite the extent of the damage. According to the department, the severe weather between 5 and 12 May brought about 300 mm of rain and wind of up to 120 km/h. Disaster management centers were activated…
Stock Photo (Photo: Shutterstock) AfriForum warns that it is completely nonsensical to propose a new funding mechanism for the Road Accident Fund (ROF) before ensuring that the fund is properly managed. Maroela Media reported earlier that Barbara Creecy, the Minister of Transport, said her department was considering a new contribution scheme for the RAF. This scheme may involve an additional annual charge on the renewal of license discs. AfriForum points out that the RAF is technically insolvent, in November last year it still had a backlog of 400,000 claims and in the meantime there is no indication that the backlog…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, has unveiled the crew for its upcoming Artemis III spaceflight, a preparatory mission as the United States plans to return to the Moon.On Tuesday, it was revealed that astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, Luca Parmitano and Randy Bresnik will be leading the flight. Serving as a backup is veteran test pilot Bob Heintz, who is able to substitute into any role.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listTheir mission will focus on collecting research and practicing in-space docking procedures in preparation for a future Moon landing.While no women were named…
THEY WANT to revive the heritage month to be able to focus especially on the youth, the organizers of the first Zwide Music Festival.This event which will be held on September 24, at Curries Fountain, Durban, was launched in Mhlanga, Durban, on Friday.Among the promoters, masked singer Mjolisi is leading in collaboration with young men from the same family, including Smangaliso Ndwandwe and Asanda Ndwandwe. Mjolisi revealed that the event they chose to organize was supported by the company MJSmanga Holdings.Although he sings maskandi, this event will not focus only on this type of music because they want to attract…
Archive photo (Photo: Freepik)Despite indications that the presidency’s national water action plan has been finalised, the plan has still not been introduced to the public.AfriForum believes that the continued delay in announcing this plan predicts that the biggest weakness will be the implementation of this plan.The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, informed Parliament on 1 June that the national water action plan includes reforms related to accountability, infrastructure maintenance, asset management, financial sustainability, water conservation, support for struggling municipalities, alternative service delivery models and measures to combat corruption.This indicates that the plan has been developed to such an…
KAKAKA actress, Linda Sebezo, says that although there are some hiccups here and there, she is still happy with her journey in the field of acting, as she is famous and has worked hard for her.Recently, Linda appears in the e.tv show Enemy: The Enemy He is also a part of the show he starred in on Mzansi Magic Teachers Bae.Talking about her journey, Linda said that she entered this industry in the 80s, and what makes her happy is that she worked hard to succeed.He said his secret is hard work, dedication and respect for other people.”I have never…
The University of Stellenbosch. (Archive photo: SU) Stellenbosch University’s (SU) executive convocation management is concerned that the university’s draft language policy for 2026 could further water down Afrikaans and isiXhosa’s practical role as academic languages of instruction. In commenting on the draft policy, the convocation management says that it supports the principle of multilingualism, provided it leads to real equality. He warns, however, that in the current formulation English is increasingly treated as the only guaranteed default language, while Afrikaans and isiXhosa are made dependent on conditions such as “reasonable practicability”. According to the convocation, Afrikaans was until recently “fully…
LUKHUZA returns with a few changes to the show that did well from the first season, theThe Masked Singer: South Africa. This program which was shown on S3, two seasons ago, is now shown on SABC 2 as it returns on July 4, at 7 pm.Its judges have not changed as J’Something, Sithelo Shozi, Skhumba and Somizi Mhlongo are still returning.Its presenter will continue to be Mpho Pops.Its founder, Anele Mdoda of the recording company Rose and Oaks Media, said that even this year the viewers of the program will continue to be surprised when they see which celebrities will…
Dalena Willedraadse. (Photo: Facebook) The Vanderbijlpark community was plunged into mourning after Dalena Willeboordse (53), a dedicated member of the Community Policing Forum (CPF), was killed during a roadblock on Saturday evening. The incident took place around 19:20 during Operation Shanela on Barrage Road in front of her fellow GPF members and several police officers. Willeboordse was pronounced dead at the scene. “The driver was arrested at the scene and a case of culpable homicide was opened. He appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday, after which he was released on bail,” Capt. Tintswalo Sibeko, police spokesperson, said. Jaco…