Chevon Booysen

Multimedia Journalist

Stay safe: NSRI issues urgent warning for beachgoers during new moon spring tide

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Following two tragic incidents at sea, the NSRI urges beachgoers to exercise heightened caution during the new moon spring tide this weekend, as tidal conditions ...

South African court orders mother to return four-year-old son to Switzerland

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A South African court has ruled that a mother must return her four-year-old son to Switzerland, following her unilateral decision to remain in South Africa, citing ...

Mandela's lawyer Ismail Ayob hailed for commitment to justice

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Ismail Ayob, who died at 83 in Johannesburg, was Nelson Mandela's personal lawyer and the only attorney permitted to visit him on Robben Island during apartheid. ...

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman accuses politicians of 'serving themselves, not the people'

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Gift of the Givers founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman delivers a scathing critique of South Africa's coalition politics, highlighting how power struggles and personal agendas ...

Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman accuses politicians of 'serving themselves, not the people'

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Gift of the Givers founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman delivers a scathing critique of South Africa's coalition politics, highlighting how power struggles and personal agendas ...

Reinstatement of provincial crime intel boss met with mixed reaction

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Tiyo was axed from his position on grounds of misconduct, allegedly having lost a firearm and laptop, and using the State’s criminal intelligence resources to trace ...

Church appoints panel on lawyer John Smyth abuse reports

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SAIC has urged any persons with complaints relating to the Smyth matter to contact SAIC for it to be dealt with by the Commission.

Growing rat infestations caused in part by inadequate waste management

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“South Africa is on the brink of a national municipal waste crisis. Rats are just a symptom of a much larger issue that includes poor waste management.

Tragic shooting of Ravensmead High pupil prompts security at local schools

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The community has been left reeling from the tragedy in which Grantham van Reenen and two other teenagers were shot while on the way to school.

Over 7 million SA women are GVB victims, says study

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Over 33% of women aged 18 years and older had experienced physical violence in their lifetime, according to a new study.

Lay minister’s alleged sex abuse evil beyond description: archbishop

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The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has since decided to launch an inquiry into the alleged illicit activity of Smyth.

Life insurance possible motive for murder of ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor

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Two men will appear in court on Thursday in connection with the murder of award-winning actor, David Manuel and his friend Alfonso Fisher.

Financial woes prompt section 139 intervention for Theewaterskloof Municipality

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On September 16, Bredell issued a section 136 notice to the municipality addressing concerns regarding its financial management and potential breaches of financial ...

Pay back the money, court orders Nelson Mandela Bay ex-managers

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In an attempt to evade liability, their appeal against the decision of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Gqeberha to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ...

Ipid defends classification of report into top cop Charl Kinnear’s killing

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Seven police officers have been implicated in the report and two others are employees of the Directorate for Priority Crimes (DPCI/Hawks).

WATCH: Taxi driver allegedly killed by police for ‘leaning on police van’

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Taxi driver, Luvuyo Vimba, who operated in Hout Bay, allegedly got into an altercation with police before he was chased by officers and beaten and assaulted with ...

Legal Practice Council investigates attorney accused of child’s rape

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Schoeman – owner of CBS Attorneys – is accused of buying a 13-year-old girl from her mother for R160 000, before raping her repeatedly.

Delayed Russian bombers visit test for GNU

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The DA is correct to force the ANC to take a stand, says analyst.

Budget pressures threatening education quality

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Equal Education said fewer young teachers are being funded to enter the education sector after cuts to the Funza Lushaka bursary scheme were announced in February. ...

Railway Safety Report: 85 deaths and 181 injuries recorded in 2023/2024

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The rise in security-related incidents highlights a different kind of challenge, reminding us that safety in the railway sector is multifaceted and extends beyond ...

‘Was he already dead when you carved him up?’

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Triesa van Wyk’s letter was read as part of the victim impact report submitted to the Western Cape Circuit High Court sitting at Vredendal as part of the sentencing ...

Former WP rugby president challenges ‘unlawful, entire farce’ 10-year ban and fine

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Marais accused Saru of protecting some officials who he said had serious questions to answer.

'Cultist’ child killer guilty of premeditated murder

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Smit admitted that in an angry state, due to the boys allegedly having stolen fruit from his yard, he chased ...

Mandla Mandela unshaken by UK ‘ban’

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Denial of visa was an ‘infringement of his movement. ’

Atlantis rocked by mass murder

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The Western Cape has recorded a number of mass shootings resulting in the killing of three people or more in the past weeks.