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Shireen Willemse, one of the family members who was gunned down in the massacre, is the mother of the nine-year-old boy who is still in hospital.
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‘They slaughtered my family’: Cape Town woman hid under bed in deadly home shooting
- Four people were killed, and a nine-year-old boy was injured in a gang-related shooting in Wesbank, Cape Town, leaving the community traumatised and demanding action.
- A surviving relative recounted the horrific experience of hiding during the shooting, while a local councillor expressed the community’s anger and frustration over ongoing violence and lack of promised resources.
- Authorities are investigating, but no arrests have been made, and community members are planning a meeting to demand accountability from law enforcement and government officials, including the deployment of the army.
Prosecutor who skipped Joe ‘Ferrari’ case to meet NPA bosses as fallout deepens
- A prosecutor, Mkhuseli Ntaba, failed to appear in court for the Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni extortion and money laundering case.
- A warrant of arrest was issued for Ntaba, and he has been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings.
- Ntaba is scheduled to meet with NPA officials to discuss the matter, after which a report will be sent to the National Director of Public Prosecutions.
Applications to South Africa’s highest court have nearly tripled since 2010, creating a massive backlog of cases, according to Freedom Under Law.
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Flood of frivolous lawsuits pushes Constitutional Court to breaking point
- Applications to South Africa’s Constitutional Court have nearly tripled since 2010, creating a significant backlog due to an unpredictable “interests of justice” test.
- Legal watchdog Freedom Under Law suggests creating smaller judicial assessment panels to filter out meritless cases and reduce the burden on the full bench.
- The watchdog’s proposed reform requires a constitutional amendment to allow smaller panels to dismiss unmeritorious applications, supported by a dedicated screening unit.
Humanitarian ambassador Faizel Moosa was among those intercepted and detained by Israeli forces while participating in an international aid flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
Six South Africans captured after Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla
- Israeli naval warships intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, capturing six South Africans, while a land convoy carrying aid was halted in Libya.
- The flotilla aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, challenging the ongoing blockade, while the land convoy sought to provide medical supplies and expertise.
- The South African government and international organisations are being urged to ensure the safety and rights of those detained and to facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza.
SARS wants consumers to ultimately be able to scan goods in-store to check whether they are legitimate and taxed.
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Scan your booze, meds and cigs: SA’s new plan against fakes
- South Africa plans to introduce a track-and-trace system by 2028, allowing consumers to use their phones to verify the legitimacy of products like cigarettes, alcohol and medicine.
- The system, a collaboration between SARS and the National Consumer Commission, aims to combat illegal trade by enabling consumers to scan barcodes and access product information.
- UCT economist Corné van Walbeek emphasises that the system’s success hinges on strong enforcement, follow-up actions, and complete independence from the tobacco industry.
SA golfer Garrick Higgo alongside caddie Austin Gaugert during the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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SA golfer Higgo splits with caddie after costly PGA Championship tee time penalty
- Garrick Higgo parted ways with caddie Austin Gaugert after a difficult week at the PGA Championship.
- Higgo re-hired former caddie Nick Cavendish-Pell, who was on his bag when he won his first PGA Tour title in 2021.
- A two-stroke penalty for being late to his tee time in the first round haunted Higgo, ultimately contributing to him missing the cut.
Rachel Kolisi shared a health update from her hospital bed this week.
Rachel Kolisi hospitalised: Inside her emotional post surrounded by family and friends
- Rachel Kolisi posted a lighthearted update from a hospital bed, assuring followers that “all is well” and expressing gratitude for love and support.
- Friends and public figures flooded the comments with well-wishes for Rachel’s speedy recovery.
- The hospital visit comes amid a busy year of personal growth, fitness challenges, and philanthropic work for Rachel.
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