Court finds prima facie evidence against those responsible for Enyobeni tragedy
The tavern owners, a bouncer, the police and the Eastern Cape Liquor Board all have a case to answer for.
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Baby born in a tent as African migrants camp outside Cape Town repatriation centre
Police claim Tuesday’s anti-immigration protests were peaceful but women and children have fled their homes in terror.
Enyobeni inquest legal teams urge criminal prosecution in closing arguments
The magistrate is expected to hand down the findings of the inquest on 10 July.
“This gay”: Court hears evidence of hate crime in teen’s murder
Statements made by the two accused indicate Kwakhanya Ntlanganiso was killed for being homosexual.
Bail hearing set for suspects in murder of gay Khayelitsha teen
LGBTI+ and allies vowed to continue to call for justice in a case they are convinced is a hate crime.
George building collapse two years on: survivors demand accountability as NPA delays prosecution
Survivors and families of the deceased have not healed while the NPA reviews evidence.
SAPS says army deployment is progressing well
The SANDF chief says the soldiers deployed in communities will show no mercy to criminals
Protection racket threat shuts Khayelitsha clinic
Town 2 clinic was closed for two weeks following an extortion attempt.
Grieving families in endless wait for answers as Enyobeni inquest stumbles again
The inquest into the causes of the 2022 tragedy has been postponed to the 23rd of February.
Community to appeal Bhisho court’s life sentences for vigilante killings
The Bhisho High Court sentenced 16 members of Amagqunukhwebe communities to four life terms and more.
LGBTIQ+ groups in Khayelitsha see justice delayed in Kwakhanya murder case
The trial of the two accused of the murder of gay Khayelitsha teen is scheduled to begin in May.
Brutal killing of gay teen sparks protests outside Khayelitsha court
LGBTIQ+ activists and Khayelitsha residents call for justice after 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi ‘stoned and set alight’.
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