The battle against the River Club development may well be over after Tuesday’s scathing court finding that activist Tauriq Jenkins (photographed) made fraudulent representations to the court. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann A high court interdict granted in the Western Cape High Court earlier this year that stopped development of the R4.6-billion River Club development, has been … [Read more...] about River Club interdict obtained by fraud, three judges rule
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Mother’s RDP house gutted along with 60 shacks in Buffalo City
Nompumelelo Maqhulumane is among nearly 160 people living in a community hall since a fire destroyed 60 shacks and at least two RDP houses in Mzamomhle township in Buffalo City on Sunday morning. Photos: Johnnie Isaac About 159 people are living in a community hall after a fire gutted 60 shacks and at least two RDP houses in Mzamomhle township in Buffalo City on Sunday … [Read more...] about Mother’s RDP house gutted along with 60 shacks in Buffalo City
Many mysteries surround the death of ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester
Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein. Photo from G4S website (fair use) On 3 May 2022, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) reported that convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester had been found dead in his cell at the Mangaung private prison in Bloemfontein. A mattress had been set alight in the cell in which Bester had been isolated. A body was beneath, … [Read more...] about Many mysteries surround the death of ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester
Development will destroy Philippi’s farming, say activists
The Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) Food and Farming Campaign’s Hazel Nyaba, Susanna Coleman, and Nazeer Sonday voiced their concerns over the potential approval of the 479-hectare development in the area. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Members of the Philippi Horticultural Area (PHA) Food and Farming Campaign believe the urban development of land in the community could potentially … [Read more...] about Development will destroy Philippi’s farming, say activists
Terry Pheto’s house may go up for auction to recover Lottery funds
Bold and the Beautiful star Terry Pheto’s three-storey home was built using R3-million from lottery grant money meant for an “initiation programme”. Photo from Pheto’s Instagram account (fair use) Millions in properties and assets, including actress Terry Pheto’s luxury home, have been frozen by court order. The Asset Forfeiture Unit is seeking to recover millions … [Read more...] about Terry Pheto’s house may go up for auction to recover Lottery funds
