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Dec 31, 2024 | iol.co.za | Okuhle Hlati

A firefighting helicopter battles a mountain fire fanned by gale force winds approaching houses in the Clovelly and Kalk Bay areas of Cape Town. Picture: ReutersPublished 10m ago | Published 10m agoResidents affected by the recent devastating shack fires in several Cape Town informal settlements have received emergency housing kits to help them rebuild.

Dec 30, 2024 | iol.co.za | Okuhle Hlati

A suspended Malmesbury detective is expected to appear at the local Magistrate’s Court over an alleged rape of a woman in police cells. Published 2m ago | Published 2m agoA suspended Malmesbury detective arrested at the weekend for the alleged rape of a woman in police cells, in yet another gender-based violence (GBV) related crime committed by a cop, is expected to appear at the local Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Dec 23, 2024 | iol.co.za | Okuhle Hlati

A 41-year-old warrant officer was expected to appear at the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing a charge of murder. Published 19m ago | Published 19m agoIn yet another horrific GBV incident, a Hawks officer allegedly killed his wife inside of a neighbours house he had chased her into. The 41-year-old warrant officer was expected to appear at the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing a charge of murder. This follows his arrest at the weekend.

Dec 20, 2024 | iol.co.za | Okuhle Hlati

Sadtu general secretary Mugwena Maluleke said the union received, via WhatsApp, a proposal from Solidarity suggesting direct negotiations between them concerning the Bela Act and related issues. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent NewspapersPublished 4m ago | Published 4m agoThe South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has remained steadfast that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act must be implemented without any conditions despite Solidarity’s attempts for engagements.

Dec 20, 2024 | iol.co.za | Okuhle Hlati

Only halfway into the festive season, 512 people have been killed on South African roads, with pedestrians bearing the brunt of incidents. Picture: Independent Newspapers ArchivePublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoOnly halfway into the festive season, 512 people have been killed on South African roads, with pedestrians bearing the brunt of incidents. This was an increase compared to the same period last year where 499 people died.