Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead

Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead

The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man and his daughter were shot dead inside their home in Delft on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg says according to reports the victims were at home when they heard gunshots on the outside of their house. He says unknown gunmen then entered the house, and shot the male and female before fleeing the scene:

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Namibia

Tragic Gibeon Suicide and Maltahohe Child Abuse Incident Under Investigation

In Gibeon, according to NamPol's Crime Bulletin, the body of 55-year-old shepherd Niklaas was discovered hanging from a tree on Farm Eitsamub, located 62km from Gibeon, between January 1 and 2. The case is under investigation as an inquest. Meanwhile, in Maltahohe's Blikkiesdorp, a 38-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly exposing her 4-month-old baby to abuse and neglect, leaving the child unattended and without food. Social workers have intervened, […]

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Namibia

Missing Person in Mondesa & Inquest in Tsintsabis

A 46-year-old Namibian woman, Mariette Skrywer, has been reported missing since December 17 last year, from Mondesa's DRC Sea Side Location in Swakopmund. The latest Police Crime bulletin says she was last seen at Woermanbrock, wearing a long brown dress, black jacket, and shoes. Mariette, who suffers from epilepsy, is of average build and light complexion. Anyone with information can contact the authorities. Meanwhile in Tsintsabis, an inquest is […]

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South Africa

S.A Union Calls for Support Against CWP Contract Terminations for Workers Aged 55

S.A Union, Saftu, is calling on all progressive forces to join the fight against the termination of the contracts of the Community Work Programme workers aged 55 and above. Saftu’s Mogoshadi Maserumule says together, South Africans can demand a government that places people before profits and ensures dignity for every worker, regardless of age. She says many of these workers have been in the programme since its inception […]

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World

UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Israeli Strikes on Hospitals at UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has been warned of the dire consequences of Israel's military operations in Gaza on the Palestinian healthcare system. Mitch McCann reports from New York.

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Africa

Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries

Ghana now permits visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries, following president Nana Akufo-Addo's approval last month. This landmark decision, pledged during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, aims to strengthen continental ties and boost tourism, trade and travel. Previously, Ghana offered visa-free access to 26 African nations and visas on arrival to 25. Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin as the fifth African nation with a continent-wide visa-free […]

January 6, 2025 5

South Africa

Western Cape Provincial Government concerned over the 106 fatal crashes

The Western Cape Provincial Government says it is concerned over the 106 fatal crashes and 122 fatalities recorded on municipal and provincial roads during the festive period from the first of December until the first of January. The provincial MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku says. At the same time, these figures represent an improvement compared to the same period last year, they underline the critical need for heightened road […]

January 6, 2025 5

World

US lawmakers vote for next House Speaker

US Congressman Mike Johnson has been re-elected as the United States's Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill on Friday, he appeared to fall short in the first round of voting — only for a handful of holdout members to later throw their weight behind the Louisiana lawmaker. Benji Hyer was following.

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Interview Transcripts

Interview: Herbert Jauch’s Insight on Housing and Employment Challenges in Namibia: A Call for a Developmental State Approach

In a recent extended interview, prominent activist Herbert Jauch shed light on critical issues surrounding housing and employment creation in Namibia. His insights delve into the complexities of these challenges, particularly focusing on Swakopmund and the broader national context. The Housing Crisis: A Systemic Issue in Need of a New Approach Jauch began by addressing the long-standing housing crisis, which has persisted for over a decade. He cited the […]

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