A Malawi Red Cross aid worker assisting people who have been left destitute by Cyclone Freddy which left 676 people dead and 538 still missing. Photos: Lloyd Chitsulo A group of Malawians in South Africa are collecting money and essential goods to send to families in the wake of devastating Cyclone Freddy. At least 676 people have died and 538 are still missing, according to a … [Read more...] about Malawians in SA donate food and clothes in aftermath of Cyclone Freddy
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Two decades later Khayelitsha community is finally getting a police station – but it’s only temporary
Residents joined police officers and contractors on the field in Makhaza, Khayelitsha where it was announced that a temporary prefabricated police station will be set up on the land. Photos: Mary-Anne Gontsana Makhaza residents in Khayelitsha will finally be getting a police station on the vacant site identified nearly 20 years ago. But this will be temporary until a permanent … [Read more...] about Two decades later Khayelitsha community is finally getting a police station – but it’s only temporary
The maths that helped South Africa tackle HIV
Leigh Johnson delivers the third Science for the People seminar. Photo: Thomas Kachere A mathematical model played a vital role in the struggle for access to HIV medicines in the 2000s. It showed that antiretroviral medicines would save millions of lives. And studies based on the model showed it would be affordable. Activists used it to advocate for treatment and eventually … [Read more...] about The maths that helped South Africa tackle HIV
Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha made millions from construction company
Nandipha Magudumana ran a scam business with Thabo Bester after he escaped from prison. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, who escaped from prison on 3 May 2022, has been running a scam construction company called “Arum Properties” with celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana. The couple convinced several people to pay millions of rands for … [Read more...] about Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha made millions from construction company
Terry Pheto’s house paid for with Lottery money finally sold
Terry Pheto’s house has been sold for R3.9-million. Photo: Asset Auctions (fair use) A luxury home paid for with Lottery money by actress Terry Pheto, star ofTsotsi and The Bold and the Beautiful, has been sold to an unidentified Johannesburg businessman for R3.9-million. The house, which was subject to a preservation order obtained by the National Prosecuting Authority’s … [Read more...] about Terry Pheto’s house paid for with Lottery money finally sold
