The Castle of Good Hope is a historical fortification in Cape Town, South Africa. Built in the 17th century, the Castle witnessed many untold evils, especially against the enslaved people. The Castle was once a place of atrocities, torture, and injustice, where enslaved people were treated inhumanely. However, today, the Castle of Good Hope symbolizes hope and reconciliation, reminding us of the importance of acknowledging the dark history of slavery and colonialism.
In Cape Town, the discovery of an unidentified girl’s body on an open field at Fisantekraal has shaken the local community and raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding her death. The incident has sparked investigations by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the hopes of determining the cause of death and bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice.
Three members of a notorious gang that terrorized people in three areas of South Africa have recently been found guilty and given a total of 705 years in jail. The three criminals, Calvin Congo Mabunda, Sibusiso Shamase Mkhwanazi, and Bhova Sticks Nkuna, were given their sentences by the South Gauteng High Court. They were found guilty on 19 charges, including murder, robbery, assault, attempted murder, possession of guns, ammo, and kidnapping.
Ashley Oosthuizen, a 24yearold woman from South Africa, is currently serving a prison sentence in Thailand for drug trafficking. Despite her predicament, she bravely wrote a letter detailing the experiences of female inmates in the Thai prison where she is incarcerated.
