Advocate Sean Hefferman, who represents the complainants in the sexual misconduct case against Hoërskool Waterkloof Principal, Chris Deneyesshen, says he is concerned about the delays in the matter. Deneysshen is accused of sexually grooming his alleged victims, who are learners at the school, and forcing them into calling him Papa D. He is also alleged to have remarked that the learners wear provocative attire, which exposes their shoulders and knees. […]
The development of women's football in the country has been dealt a huge blow. Petroleum company, Sasol, has confirmed that their sponsorship agreement with the South African Football Association (Safa) has not been renewed. Sasol have been the main sponsor of the women's national team, Banyana Banyana, as well as the Sasol League for 16 years. In a statement, Sasol says the deal ended at the end of last month. […]
Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, is expected to take the stand at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal currently under way in Sandton, where he faces allegations of sexual misconduct brought by High Court secretary, Andiswa Mengo. This was confirmed on Tuesday by Mbenenge’s legal counsel, advocate Muzi Sikhakhane. While the exact date of Mbenenge’s testimony remains unconfirmed, it’s been revealed that more witnesses — including Zinhle Nqayi, Unathi Sogoyiyo, and […]
The family of 21-year-old, Thulisile Mhlongo, who was bludgeoned to death in the early hours of Wednesday in Winterveld, Pretoria, is requesting for help in locating her boyfriend who is suspected to be her killer. Thulisile’s body was found disposed of at a dumping site in the township. Rasimati Chauke is said to have fled the scene after allegedly killing her. The Mhlongo family says Chauke’s relatives informed them that […]
Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made five changes to his starting 15 for Saturday’s clash against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel leading the world champions for the first time in an official Test. Loose-forward, Vincent Tshituka, will also make his Test debut in an experienced matchday 23 for the battle at Loftus Versfeld. Erasmus named a squad that featured 13 players, who were part of the matchday squad […]
Some nursery school teachers have slammed parents for leaving children who are too young to care for themselves at home alone, accusing them of ignorant. The teachers hope that the Tshwane Emergency Safety Department's fire safety campaign, which was held in Hammanskraal, will assist the children stay safe from fire. Principal of Thusanang Daycare Centre, Lerato Kekana, accompanied children from her nursery school to the event, expressing concern over the number […]
As South Africa winds up the ‘Youth Month’, ‘Men’s Health Month’, and the world using the same month to raise global awareness about drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking, it is important to make a reflection of the historical relationship the African youth, African males and women have with the substance of which scholars in the health discipline regard as a gateway drug – this due to alcohol being a […]
Some South Africans oppose Floyd Shivambu's proposal to launch a new party, citing one member of his team with criminal cases hanging over his head as a reason for the mistrust. Shivambu, who is known to have hopped between parties, announced that he is currently convening the Mayibuye Consultation Process, alongside scores of members of the recently founded organisation. Ordinary South Africans are taken aback that the embattled politician - […]
Executive director of Harm Reduction International, Shaun Shelly, worries that the widening gap between the haves and the have nots in the country demotivates young people, who eventually turn to substance abuse. He is calling on the government to step up its efforts to combat drug usage among the country's youth. "The danger of ignoring the issue is to miss the real point of what is driving drug use in […]
