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Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

A Health Ombud investigation confirmed that at least two patients froze to death at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital due to hypothermia, caused by a year-long power outage and inadequate heating. Professor Taole Mokoena’s report exposed severe management failures, including thin
August 1, 2025
Nyanga Stray Bullet Tragedy: Five-Year-Old Killed

Nyanga Stray Bullet Tragedy: 5 Year Old Killed

On 28 July 2025, the Nyanga stray bullet tragedy struck when five-year-old Melokuhle Tshaka was fatally shot while walking to a shop with her aunt on Klipfontein Road, Lusaka, Nyanga, around 6:40 pm. The bullet, likely from a gang-related shootout, hit her
August 1, 2025
EFF Councillor Choked in Cape Town Council Sparks Outrage

EFF Councillor Choked in Cape Town Council Sparks Outrage

A City of Cape Town council meeting turned chaotic when a security official allegedly assaulted EFF councillor Aishah Cassiem during her removal from the chambers. The widely shared video sparked outrage, prompting Cassiem to file a criminal complaint and the Good Party
July 31, 2025
Cape Town Unlicensed Drivers Face Crackdown

Cape Town Unlicensed Drivers Face Crackdown

Cape Town’s traffic authorities cracked down on Cape Town unlicensed drivers, fining 54 in a CBD roadblock on July 25. Part of a campaign issuing 49,687 fines, it highlights non-compliance. JP Smith noted, “It’s alarming how many drive without valid licences.”
July 30, 2025
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