Matatiele residents call for death penalty as solution to GBV following Nosicelo Mtebeni’s murder
Residents from a village in Matatiele believe the return of the death sentence is the only solution to the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide. This follows the brutal killing of 23-year-old Nosicelo Mtebeni in East London more than two weeks ago.
She was killed and dismembered. Her remains were found not far from where she stayed.
Residents of Khaue in Matatiele are still shocked and in agony. They want the government to be harsh on perpetrators.
They believe that social ills against women will only come to an end when the death penalty is returned. SABC News
Rape case against Bishop Zondo postponed to September
The rape trial of the leader of the Rivers of Living Waters church in Evaton, north of Sebokeng, has been postponed for two weeks in the Pretoria High Court.
Bishop Stephen Bafana Zondo is facing 10 charges ranging from rape and indecent assault to defeating the ends of justice.
Fifty-five-year-old Zondo terminated his advocate’s services last Wednesday, citing a loss of confidence. Today, advocate Piet Pistorius, informed the court of his appointment and asked for a postponement. SABC News
Eastern Cape mother gives birth to baby with a rare condition called progeria
A 20-year-old Eastern Cape mother from Libode has given birth to a baby with a rare condition called progeria – a progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly.
Progeria is also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS).
This has left the family of the young mother as well as community members in shock.
The baby girl was born at home two months ago. Local mid-wives noticed that she exhibited signs that were different from most babies. Her hands are deformed and her skin was wrinkled. She is currently in hospital with her mother.
Her grandmother was one of the midwives. SABC News
Vaccines will protect against new variants – expert
Despite the coronavirus mutating at a rapid rate, the country’s current vaccines are, at this point, enough to fight new variants, according to a vaccinologist, following the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa.
The NICD briefed the media earlier on the C.1.2 variant in South Africa. ENCA News
Thuso Mbedu wins breakout award
Thuso Mbedu has won the Hollywood Critics Association TV Breakout Award.
She was awarded for her role in Underground Railroad.
The rising star got the award virtually but didn’t forget to thank her crew and fans on social media. ENCA News
