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Zimbabwean women arrested fined in Harare for advertising sexual services on social media

Nine women in Zimbabwe were fined, with the option of spending a month in jail, after being arrested for promoting sexual services on social media platforms.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Women on Farms Project calls for urgent ban on cyanamide pesticide

Women on Farms Project urges an immediate ban on cyanamide, a highly hazardous pesticide still used in South Africa despite its EU prohibition, citing serious health risks for farm workers.

Cape Times News
Nicola Daniels|Published

Limpopo manhunt: Father tied up as armed intruders shoot son and assault daughter

Police in Limpopo are searching for two suspects involved in a brutal incident that left a father mourning the loss of his son and his daughter as a victim of assault.

Cape Argus News
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Night of horrors: Father tied up as armed intruders shoot son and rape teenage daughter

During a 2am home invasion, the father was tied with rope while his 20-year-old son was shot dead, and his 17-year-old daughter was raped.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Pietermaritzburg mother rushed to the hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator

A Pietermaritzburg woman suffered carbon monoxie poisoning from generator fumes in Northdale on Monday night.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

KwaZulu-Natal woman arrested for kidnapping two-week-old baby

A woman from KwaZulu-Natal has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a two-week-old child.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

MacG faces backlash as foundation files complaint with SAHRC over Minnie Dlamini remarks

Following MacG's offensive remarks about Minnie Dlamini, the Somandla Clothing and Nduzuzo Memela Foundation is set to lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Convicted: Betuel Morake was on bail for raping his ex-girlfriend when he raped another woman

Betuel Morake, a 24-year-old man from Limpopo, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of raping two women, including his ex-girlfriend.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Doctor in hot water for allegedly attempting to rape pregnant patient during ultrasound

The alarming incident allegedly occurred on Sunday morning, in a sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound process.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Limpopo man in court for fatally stabbing defenceless 34-year-old woman

The 34-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries at a local health facility where she had been admitted with stab wounds to her chest.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Tragic end: Limpopo man wanted for girlfriend's brutal stabbing dies by suicide

Police have opened an inquest after a man wanted for the brutal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend was found dead in an apparent suicide.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Updated

Justice served: Life sentences for rapists of an elderly woman and a minor child

Two rapists sentenced to life in prison for their horrific crimes against an elderly woman and a minor child, delivering justice for the victims' families.

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

'Dying for Sex': a hilarious and heartfelt journey through love, loss, and liberation

Based on the true story of a woman who receives a terminal breast cancer diagnosis and decides to live out her final chapter on her own terms.

Entertainment Streaming
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Dr Sharmla Chetty: Empowering future generations through education

Discover how Dr Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education, is making a significant impact in South Africa by funding education for young women and transforming her former high school.

News Education
Xolile Mtembu|Published

UPDATE: Woman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom of R3,000 returns home

Zine Mtshayisa, 30, has arrived home safely after allegedly being kidnapped in La Mercy, KZN, shortly after leaving her place of work.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

When heartbreak hits: why men feel the pain of breakups more than women

Explore the surprising truth about emotional responses to breakups, revealing how societal norms shape men's and women's coping mechanisms, and why men often struggle more than women in the aftermath of a relationship.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Tragic discovery: Body of missing KwaZulu-Natal woman found, suspected killer arrested

After weeks of searching, the body of Coleen Thaver, a missing woman from KwaZulu-Natal, has been found, leading to the arrest of her alleged killer.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Pastor Thabiso Mongatane sentenced for raping vulnerable woman during steaming session

A Limpopo pastor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for exploiting a vulnerable woman under the guise of spiritual healing, highlighting the urgent need for awareness around abuse of power in religious settings.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Foreign-owned shops closed in Mpumalanga after Ethiopian man allegedly raped six-year-old girl

An Ethiopian man faces multiple charges, including rape, after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in Mpumalanga, leading to community protests and the closure of foreign-owned shops.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Dionne Marie Hanna's luxury life exposed: fraud charges follow 'Con Mum' documentary debut

Discover the shocking tale of Dionne Marie Hanna, an 84-year-old woman facing fraud charges after deceiving her estranged son and living a life of luxury, as revealed in Netflix's latest documentary 'Con Mum'.

Entertainment Streaming
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Brutal Fruit’s The Pink Table launch: A star-studded celebration of sisterhood and style

The star-studded event brought together South Africa's most influential women in a celebration of sisterhood, with spectacular fashion, entertainment, and the announcement of The Pink Table heading to Paris Fashion Week.

Lifestyle Food Drink
Partnered Content|Published

Thando Thabethe gets the last laugh: April Fool's prank doubles as men's underwear reveal

Thando Thabethe's recent April Fool's Day announcement turned out to be a clever marketing prank that has fans buzzing about an upcoming men's range.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Omotoso acquittal: Commission for Gender Equality says many perpetrators get away with murder

Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has sent shockwaves across South Africa, revealing deep flaws in the criminal justice system, as highlighted by the Commission for Gender Equality.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Watch VideoWhat Timothy Omotoso's acquittal means for gender-based violence in South Africa

Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has ignited fierce outrage in South Africa, with advocacy groups like Women For Change condemning the government's failure to protect victims of gender-based violence. What does this verdict mean for the future of GBV in the country?

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

'NPA has failed victims': CRL Rights Commission says Shamila Batohi must explain as Timothy Omotoso walks

CRL Rights Commission criticises NPA for failing victims as Timothy Omotoso is acquitted by the High Court.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published