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16-Year-Old South African Teen Invents Wearable Tech to Shield Women & Children from GBVAmid soaring gender-based violen...
24/09/2025

16-Year-Old South African Teen Invents Wearable Tech to Shield Women & Children from GBV

Amid soaring gender-based violence rates, 16-year-old Bohlale Mphahlele develops a discreet earpiece device to alert authorities and record attacks—youth innovation rising to end GBV.

In a nation where stories of gender-based violence dominate headlines, a 16-year-old South African girl is stepping into the spotlight—not as another victim, but as a problem solver. Bohlale Mphahlele, from Limpopo, has designed a wearable device she calls the Alerting Earpiece, aimed at protecting women and children from assault.

The Alerting Earpiece looks like an ordinary earring, but hides a covert camera and panic-button.

When activated, it snaps photos and sends location data and an SOS alert to trusted contacts and emergency services, helping shorten response time.
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Mphahlele says her invention addresses both prevention and evidence collection—a missing link many survivors report after attacks.

Gender-based violence remains a crisis. According to human rights groups, deep cultural inequalities and patriarchal norms fuel persistent violence against women and girls.

Even though the country has laws and plans in place to combat gender violence, many survivors still face barriers to reporting, lack of support, and delayed justice.

Mphahlele’s invention is timely—it offers a tool born from lived urgency rather than top-down policy initiatives.

Eight Arrested in Elim: Nigerian National Nabbed With Drugs Valued at R45,000In an intelligence-led operation in Elim, L...
24/09/2025

Eight Arrested in Elim: Nigerian National Nabbed With Drugs Valued at R45,000

In an intelligence-led operation in Elim, Limpopo, police arrested a 39-year-old Nigerian national after seizing illegal substances valued at approximately R45,000.

Detectives from the Makhado and Waterval units intercepted the suspect, recovering what authorities believe to be nyaope, crystal m**h, and “CAT”, along with two machine scales thought to be used in packaging and distribution.

Authorities say the lion had attacked livestock on 16 and 21 September 2025. A male lion, implicated in livestock killin...
24/09/2025

Authorities say the lion had attacked livestock on 16 and 21 September 2025.
A male lion, implicated in livestock killings in the Giyani–Phalaborwa boundary area, has been safely captured and relocated to the northern Kruger National Park.
The Citizen
SANParks rangers, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), and the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) worked together in the operation.
Local officials report that two additional lions are still roaming in the Mtimkhulu Nature Reserve, near Giyani.
So far, these lions have not attacked livestock, and efforts are underway to capture and relocate them to Kruger as well.
Limpopo MEC Tsh*tereke Matibe praised the collaboration between communities, conservation agencies, and government structures, calling the operation a “delicate and urgent effort.”
He urged residents to respect fences and boundaries to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
The Citizen
Matibe emphasized that the province’s biodiversity is a valued asset, and that protecting both people and wildlife is integral to shared success.

Alexandra Residents Take Action Against Alleged Cable ThiefResidents in Alexandra, Johannesburg, caught a suspected cabl...
24/09/2025

Alexandra Residents Take Action Against Alleged Cable Thief
Residents in Alexandra, Johannesburg, caught a suspected cable thief and delivered their own form of justice. Communities say they are tired of endless power cuts and crime.
Residents of Alexandra, Johannesburg, have once again shown their frustration with cable theft, taking matters into their own hands after catching a suspected thief on Thursday afternoon.
The suspect was cornered, “disciplined,” and sternly warned by community members before being handed over to local leaders. Witnesses said the action was a direct response to repeated electricity blackouts caused by cable theft.
Cable theft continues to plague Johannesburg, with Alexandra being one of the hardest-hit communities. Stolen power lines often leave households in darkness, businesses crippled, and essential services like clinics and schools disrupted.
A resident told reporters: “We are sick and tired. Every week, we lose power, yet criminals walk free. If the law fails, the community will act.”

Sawfish Thought Extinct in South Africa Washes Up on Eastern Cape Shore – Historic Discovery”A sawfish, likely Pristis p...
24/09/2025

Sawfish Thought Extinct in South Africa Washes Up on Eastern Cape Shore – Historic Discovery”
A sawfish, likely Pristis pristis, recently found dead on an Eastern Cape beach marks the first recorded sighting in decades — a powerful signal for marine conservation. Read more.
On 19 September 2025, a remarkable find shook South Africa’s marine conservation community. A sawfish, thought to have vanished from local waters, was discovered dead on the beach south of the Birha River mouth in the Eastern Cape. The specimen is believed to be a Largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis). Local resident Mike Vincent photographed the creature and alerted Kevin Cole of the East London Museum, who immediately recognised the distinctive rostrum and secured samples.
This is possibly the first sawfish recorded in South African waters in over two decades. The last known incident involved a live sawfish caught in KwaZulu-Natal’s shark nets in 1999.
Sawfish are among the most endangered groups of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) globally. Their disappearance along South African coasts has largely been attributed to habitat loss, extensive gillnetting, and the deterioration of estuaries and breeding grounds.
Two sawfish species were historically known in South Africa:
Green sawfish (Pristis zijsron)
Largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis)
This recent discovery reignites hope that remnant populations may still persist, though a single individual does not guarantee recovery.

Six Teens Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing at Humansdorp High SchoolSix teenagers, including minors, are in cu...
24/09/2025

Six Teens Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing at Humansdorp High School

Six teenagers, including minors, are in custody following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old learner at Humansdorp Senior Secondary School. Four will appear in Children’s Court; two in the Magistrate’s Court.

In a devastating episode of learner-on-learner violence, six teenagers have been arrested in Eastern Cape for their alleged role in the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old Grade 12 pupil at Humansdorp Senior Secondary School. The deadly altercation unfolded on school premises during the morning hours.

According to authorities, four of the suspects are minors, aged 16 to 17, while the remaining two are 18 years old.

The minors are slated to appear in the Children’s Court, while the two adult suspects will be arraigned at the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court.

Investigators continue probing the motivations behind the violent exchange and whether it was precipitated by personal disputes, gang rivalry, or peer dynamics.
The arrest has stunned the Humansdorp community and ignited urgent calls for enhanced safety protocols in schools. Local leaders and parents demand tighter security measures and awareness efforts to curb the rising tide of violence in learning environments.

Serial Ra**st in Hillbrow Sentenced to Life for Brutal Attacks on Three WomenA Hillbrow man, Mkhulu Mzimande, 30, receiv...
24/09/2025

Serial Ra**st in Hillbrow Sentenced to Life for Brutal Attacks on Three Women

A Hillbrow man, Mkhulu Mzimande, 30, receives three life terms plus additional years after being convicted for violent crimes against three women; case sparks public outcry and calls for tougher action.

Johannesburg — Mkhulu Mzimande, aged 30, has been sentenced to three life terms plus additional years in prison after a Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court found him guilty of a series of violent crimes against three women in Hillbrow.

Between January and May 2022, Mzimande abducted and assaulted Future Dhlodlo (34), Nozithelo Dube (27), and Lindiwe Mkhwanazi (43) in horrifying attacks that involved abduction, repeated r**e, strangling, and other forms of violence.

The full sentencing included:

Life terms for the three r**e convictions

Additional years for kidnapping, assault, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and theft

In one incident on 30 January 2022, Mzimande offered Dhlodlo a lift from a bar, then forcibly abducted and repeatedly r**ed her. She survived and later reported his vehicle details to the police.

Similar modus operandi followed in the other cases: he abducted Dube from the street in May, strangled her, and r**ed her; and on 15 May, attacked Mkhwanazi—strangling her until unconscious, then ra**ng, leaving her bruised and in distress.

Evidence used in the trial included DNA results and vehicle registration records that tied him to all three cases.
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18-year-old Liyolo Wakeni Fatally Stabbed During School Scuffle An 18-year-old matric pupil, Liyolo Wakeni, was fatally ...
24/09/2025

18-year-old Liyolo Wakeni Fatally Stabbed During School Scuffle

An 18-year-old matric pupil, Liyolo Wakeni, was fatally stabbed in a scuffle at Humansdorp Senior Secondary. Six teenage suspects have been arrested; community and parents demand answers.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Liyolo Wakeni, a matric pupil at Humansdorp Senior Secondary School, was fatally stabbed during a confrontation with classmates on Tuesday morning. Six teenage suspects have since been arrested in connection with the deadly incident.

Shortly after 08:15 am, a violent exchange erupted among learners on school premises. During the altercation, Wakeni sustained critical stab wounds and, despite efforts to save him, was declared dead on the spot.

The police moved swiftly, and during the same day, six suspects — including minors and older pupils — were traced near a gravel road close to Oyster Bay and taken into custody.

Four of the arrested suspects, aged between 16 and 17, are expected to appear in children’s court, while the other two will face the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court.

Wakeni’s father, Chris Plaatjie, described the moment he saw his son’s body at the school as “a moment I will never forget.” He recalled how Liyolo was a bright, respectful child with dreams of studying law.

The Eastern Cape education authorities confirmed that psychosocial support has been activated for learners and staff in the wake of the tragedy.

Klerksdorp Family Claims Ganesha Statue ‘Drank’ Milk During Navaratri — Miracle or Science?A family in Klerksdorp says t...
24/09/2025

Klerksdorp Family Claims Ganesha Statue ‘Drank’ Milk During Navaratri — Miracle or Science?

A family in Klerksdorp says their Ganesha statue consumed milk during Navaratri rituals. Religious leaders and scientists weigh in on the phenomenon.

Klerksdorp, South Africa — During their Navaratri prayers, a local family claims their Ganesha murti (statue) absorbed milk offered at its trunk, prompting a mixture of wonder, skepticism, and faith across social media and the Hindu community.

The event occurred on the first day of Navaratri. The homeowner, Ashron Ramfol, decided to offer milk directly to the statue’s trunk rather than placing it on its feet — and to his surprise, the liquid appeared to vanish almost immediately.

When his wife Monique and son Nathan also attempted the offering, the same disappearance effect was observed repeatedly, and the family recorded videos as confirmation.

Ramfol described feeling a profound sense of divine presence and believes the occurrence may be a sign or blessing.

Religious Viewpoint

Pundits in the Hindu community have recognized similar occurrences in other countries and seen them as mystical signs of divine favor or miracles.

Scientific Interpretation

Many experts point out that porous materials like clay, plaster, or unglazed stone can absorb liquids via capillary action, creating the illusion that the statue is “drinking.

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