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Life Sentence for Limpopo Man Who Killed Stepfather with Spade
By Montsho Matlala Groblersdal: The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Sekhukhune has welcomed the life imprisonment imposed by the Groblersdal Regional Court on a man found guilty of murdering his stepfather at their home in Leeuwfontein, outside Marble Hall, Limpopo.Joseph Phaahla, 28, struck his stepfather, Simon Mothoa, 59, repeatedly on the head with…
Turning Scrap into Robots: Obrie Shabane
By Duncan Mnisi In a world increasingly driven by technology, a young South African is making waves with his innovative approach to robotics and AI. Obrie Shabane, a 22-year-old visionary engineer from Bushbuckridge, has dedicated his life to developing affordable, accessible robotic solutions aimed at tackling real-world challenges in health, security, and education. Shabane’s journey…
Mpumalanga Churches Under Siege
By Duncan Mnisi A wave of violent robberies is sweeping through churches in Mpumalanga, leaving worshippers traumatized and communities on edge. Armed gangs have turned sacred spaces into crime scenes, threatening congregants at gunpoint and making off with cash, cellphones, and other valuables. One of the most shocking cases occurred September 5 in Kwaggafontein, where…
Fury in Ivory Park, Ebony Park as Taps Run Dry
By Duncan Mnisi Severe water shortages in Ivory Park and Ebony Park have become a daily obstacle, significantly affecting residents’ livelihoods and routines. Community frustrations escalated on Tuesday, with residents taking to the streets and blocking roads with burning tires, rocks, and debris to draw attention to their plight.The demonstrations temporarily disrupted traffic along major…