Johannesburg – Despite some challenges faced by children in foster care, for 17-year-old Ntombi Zitha*, getting an education is her priority and she is determined to make it against all odds. Ntombi, who comes from Soweto, has been living with foster parents for the past three years following her mother's death. Her dream is to become a Chartered Accountant. She is also … [Read more...] about Children determined to make it against all odds
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Prasa denies unfair treatment of train accident victims
Pretoria - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has refuted media reports that victims of the Soweto and Pretoria train accidents were being unfairly treated or forced to accept money for compensation. Prasa reiterated on Sunday its position that financial assistance to the two train accident victims was done on a voluntary basis to the affected individuals. … [Read more...] about Prasa denies unfair treatment of train accident victims
Moves to improve rail safety
Pretoria – Days after hundreds of commuters were injured in a train accident in Soweto, authorities are introducing new laws which they say will improve rail safety. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) on Friday published a national standard on human factors management, which it said was developed primarily to provide railway operators with the minimum … [Read more...] about Moves to improve rail safety
Don’t withdraw cases against abusive partners
Pretoria - Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, has urged women in abusive relationships not to withdraw cases of abuse but to allow the law to take its course. "Use the available legislation, including the Domestic Violence Act, to get restraining orders, to report cases of abuse and to allow the law to take its course," said … [Read more...] about Don’t withdraw cases against abusive partners
Metrorail fires driver involved in Soweto train crash
Pretoria - The train driver involved in last week's train crash in Soweto has been fired, Metrorail boss, Mosenngwa Mofi, said on Wednesday. Last Thursday, a Metrorail train which was travelling from Mzimhlophe station, towards Phomolong station in Orlando, collided with a stationary Soweto Business Express train, injuring 857 people. No fatalities have been … [Read more...] about Metrorail fires driver involved in Soweto train crash
