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Community in Shock After Tragic Discovery **Bakenberg, August 13, 2024** – A somber atmosphere has enveloped Bakenberg Mahlaba, a part of Ward 11 within the Mogalakwena Local Municipality, following the tragic discovery of a newborn baby’s lifeless body in a pit toilet. This distressing event, which occurred on August 12, 2024, has shocked the local…

A heartbroken mother in South Africa’s North West province is appealing to the public for help after her young daughter lost both legs following serious complications linked to a kidney condition. The life-changing ordeal has left the family struggling emotionally and financially, as they try to adjust to a new reality marked by disability, medical…

A young man from Maboloka in the North West has been left permanently disabled after being shot in a tavern, and he is now fighting for justice from a wheelchair. Twenty-one-year-old Koketso Platjie says his life changed forever after he was caught in a violent shooting that was not meant for him. The incident happened…

Woman Convicted in Limpopo Acid Attack Case Expected to Be Sentenced The Mokopane Regional Court is expected to deliver sentencing proceedings involving Yvonne Maja, who was previously found guilty of attempted murder in connection with a high-profile acid attack case in Limpopo. The matter relates to an incident that took place in October 2024 in…

Tragedy in Burgersfort Raises Urgent Questions About Domestic Violence Risks A tragic incident captured on surveillance footage at a retail location in Burgersfort has left a community grieving and once again highlighted the serious risks faced by individuals attempting to leave abusive relationships. According to reports and widely circulated accounts, a man allegedly drove to…

The Sasolburg community is united in grief following the passing of 16-year-old Ahmed “Mohammed” Mokoena, also affectionately known as “Mosotho,” who died on February 2, 2026, after a long and difficult battle with a rare medical condition. His death has left a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, classmates, and educators who…

KwaZulu-Natal was united in grief on Sunday, 8 February 2026, as six members of the Mnyango family were laid to rest following a devastating road accident on the N2 near Mtubatuba. The tragedy has left a deep scar on the family, the local community, and the province at large, once again highlighting the heavy human…

Introduction Muvhango, a staple of South African television for 27 years, has captivated audiences with its gripping storylines and memorable characters. However, the show’s future is now shrouded in uncertainty as the SABC fails to renew its contract with the show’s management. As the cast, crew, and fans anxiously await news of the show’s fate,…

MUKONDENI – The usually quiet Ha Mashamba–Mukondeni village outside Elim in Limpopo was filled with sorrow and reflection as residents gathered to lay to rest 49-year-old David Sejobe, a respected security guard and passionate cyclist whose life was cut short in a tragic hit-and-run accident. Family members, friends, colleagues, and community leaders attended the funeral…

There is a saying that “If master nodey, house boy Dey” which literally means the security guards can do multiple things even in the absence of his master. That was exactly what happened when the big man of the house left leaving behind only the security gutted and the madam of the house. It turned…