A Roodepoort magistrate has lashed out at the public that verbally attacked court officials after the appearance of murder accused Mzikayise Malephane.Magistrate John Baloyi called on the public to behave and respect court officials, especially women.Malephane is accused of killing Tshegofatso Pule, 28.A Roodepoort magistrate has lashed out at people who verbally attacked court officials…
Acting magistrate Kholeka Bodlani has been accused of handing down lenient sentences to rapists.An assessment into her work has revealed "serious irregularities and shortcomings".The magistrate was allocated to the Sexual Offences Court.KwaZulu-Natal regional court acting magistrate Kholeka Bodlani has been provisionally suspended pending an investigation into her fitness to hold office.The matter was referred to…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…