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She passed away peacefully in her Ravensmead home surrounded by her loved ones last Saturday. Her granddaughter Candes Mocke, 38, describes her ouma as a gem in a million.

Ma Schroeder lived until the beautiful age of 105, outliving most of her 10 children.

Ma Schroeder lived until the beautiful age of 105, outliving most of her 10 children.

After years of delays and courtroom shenanigans, the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday found Johan Williams guilty on 20 charges which include murder, rape, kidnapping and assault.

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A blind saxophonist from Hanover Park who relies on his beloved eight-year-old instrument to help him make ends meet has appealed for help to buy a new saxophone. Video: Supplied

Duduzane Zuma, the son of former president Jacob Zuma said his party aims to address some of the challenges faced, particularly by the youth.

Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, said his party, All Game Changers, will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming elections, as they will be bringing solutions to the various challenges faced by the country.

Ezrah Davids, 12, was a strong boy who knew what he wanted out of life at such a young age. On Monday January 29, Springdale Primary School held a memorial service for their pupil and classmate who had succumbed to injuries after a fire at his family’s New Woodlands home.

Juvie Boy Entertainers take first place in Section 2 at the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition. Playaz Inc from Mitchell’s Plain took second place and Ashwin Willemse Orients took third place Athlone Stadium hosted the final round of the five-week-long competition on Saturday February 3, where teams participated in the last categories such as Juvenile Combined Chorus, Adult Coon Song, Best Band and Group Song.

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The hall at the Rotary Camp in Glencairn erupted with applause as 15 former men from the Haven Night Shelter entered the room for their graduation after successfully completing a securitycourse.

West London All Stars take 1st place in Section 1 at the KKKA ( Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association) competition. Philadelphians Minstrels from Grassy Park who have been out of competition for 8 years took 2nd place and Exquisite Golden Gate Entertainers took 3rd place. Athlone Stadium hosted the final round on Saturday January 27, where teams participated in the last few categories such as Juvenile Combined Chorus, Adult Coon Song, Best Band and Group Song. www.acm.co.za

Around two dozen Phoenix residents protesting against the water outages in the area were treated for moderate to injuries after standing-off with police on Monday.

It was a night of sing-along songs and raising funds with American singer, songwriter and producer, PJ Morton on Monday January 30 at the Wave Theatre, at a charity event he organised for Tygerberg Children’s Hospital Trust.

A woman has laid a charge of intimidation against Freedom Front Plus (VF+) City councillor Paul Jacobson’s brother Martin after he threatened to rape and murder her and her family.

Phoenix residents protesting over the constant water outages clash with police officers on Monday morning on the Phoenix Highway.

A 50-year-old man was attacked by a stranger armed with a brick in an apparent hate crime

Truck near Hopetown

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Accident Unit members have apprehended three “unruly” and “illegal” Zimbabwean nationals who were travelling by bus.

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola urges employers to employ ex-offenders if they qualify for the job.