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Pastor’s victims feared he had supernatural powers

The Khayelitsha pastor accused of rape preyed on needy and vulnerable members of his congregation, the court heard during the bail hearing of Pastor Themba Mathibela.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 10 June 2014

Langa DJs for Glastonbury Festival

Two DJs from Cape Town’s Langa Township have been selected as part of the world famous Glastonbury Festival line-up for 2014. It is a great sign for aspiring musicians in townships across South Africa. DJ Fosta and Thibo Tazz discuss what is about to be the biggest moment of their music careers.

Zethu Gqola

News | 10 June 2014

Building family memories in Manenberg

Parents and their children stood in line to be photographed as a family last Friday in Manenberg. For some it was their first family portrait ever taken.

Pharie Sefali

News | 10 June 2014

Defence asks for discharge in Peter trial

The State has not proved “beyond reasonable doubt” that Social Justice Coalition activist Angy Peter and her co-accused are responsible for the assault and murder of Rowan Du Preez, the defence argued in the Cape High court yesterday.

Barbara Maregele

News | 10 June 2014

Zimbabwean alleges he was assaulted by police

A 40-year-old Zimbabwean man fleeing from robbers was allegedly attacked in the grounds of his home in Van Eyssen Street Parow by a group of Law Enforcement Officers last week.

Tariro Washinyira

News | 9 June 2014

Evicted Lwandle residents to move to Kuils River

A large stretch of land owned by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in Kuils River will soon become home to dozens of evicted Lwandle residents.

Barbara Maregele

News | 9 June 2014

Khayelitsha commuters unite to tackle Metrorail

A group of Khayelitsha residents are preparing to confront Metrorail with their complaints about the train system.

Joy Shan

News | 6 June 2014

Lwandle residents to move to new SANRAL-owned land

Hundreds of Lwandle residents whose homes were demolished earlier this week will be moved to new SANRAL-owned land next week.

Barbara Maregele

News | 6 June 2014

Lwandle

News | 5 June 2014