The brutal murder of two young boys in Soweto has left the community with shock and grief. Tshiamo Rabanye and Nqobizitha Zulu, aged six and five, were reported missing from their homes. Later, their mutilated bodies were found in Rockville and White City. As the police investigate the incident, the families of the victims and the community seek justice and closure.
Muti killings have been a dark part of South Africa’s history for over a century, dating back to the early 1900s. This horrific practice involves the harvesting of human body parts for use in potions by traditional healers or sangomas. The belief is that these potions made from human body parts will bring luck, wealth, cure illnesses, and even protect against evil spirits.
In a world where animals are sometimes oppressed, it is heartening to see that there are still people willing to put themselves on the line to help them. For example, in Woodstock, Cape Town, a dog was found chained and padlocked so tightly to a fence that he could barely move. Fortunately, Constable Rubashnee Naicker of the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department, her colleagues, and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA were on hand to rescue the animal and bring the perpetrator to justice.
The South Cape Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College has been in the news lately after eight suspects were arrested for stealing funds from the institution. This news shocked many people in the community, unaware of the extent of the corruption at the college.
A recent investigative report has revealed a shocking illegal scheme involving a prison escape plot led by fugitive Thabo Bester and the alleged involvement of Dr. Nandipha Magudumana. The case has raised questions about the ethical boundaries in the medical profession, the criminal justice system, and the extent of corruption in our society.