Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter
The woman found guilty of selling naked pictures of her four-year-old daughter on the Dark Web has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, Eyewitness News reports. The mother of five was arrested in July 2021, after the FBI picked up her activity on the internet. A US Homeland Security agent acting as a buyer then traced her via geotagging. The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter was finalised through a plea and sentencing agreement in November 2022.
Six Seals Stabbed to Death, Wash Up on Beach
The Cape fur seals washed up on a Cape Town beach in Kommetjie on World Oceans Day on June 8, with what wildlife forensics are labelling as stab wounds. X-rays and post-mortems conducted by sea search and a wildlife forensics team confirmed that all six seals were stabbed at sea.
Cholera Death Toll Rises to 32
The death toll from the cholera outbreak in South Africa has risen to 32, reports EWN. A 42-year-old woman from Parys in the Free State is the second confirmed fatality. The Free State Health Department confirmed the death of the 42-year-old woman a day after laboratory tests identified cholera as the cause. The outbreak has resulted in 166 laboratory-confirmed cases and 202 suspected cases across five provinces in just five months. Gauteng has been the hardest-hit province, with 152 cases. Despite testing numerous water samples, authorities have not yet determined the source of the outbreak. The public is advised to remain vigilant, avoid contaminated food and water, and practice proper hand hygiene to prevent infection.
Uber and Bolt Barred from Soweto Malls Amidst Violence Concerns
E-hailing taxi drivers in Soweto will not be allowed to enter shopping malls for the next three months due to recent violence, reports TimesLIve. The agreement was reached with minibus taxi operators after clashes and torching of e-hailing taxis, allegedly by taxi operators who accused Bolt and Uber drivers of stealing business from them. The temporary solution aims to ensure community safety until a permanent resolution is found. E-hailing drivers will drop off passengers at the mall gates, except for the elderly or disabled. Police presence and an intelligence unit team have been deployed to monitor the situation.
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Prestigious Cape Town School Caught in Social Media Race Storm
A prestigious Cape Town school, Westerford High School, is facing a race controversy after a social media account, believed to be owned by one of its students, began posting derogatory and racist content targeting black pupils, reports IOL. The Instagram account, named Grade8a_2023, shared images of slaves and made racially offensive remarks about black and coloured people. The school has launched an investigation into the matter and has condemned the posts. They have organised counseling sessions for affected students, staff, and parents. The Western Cape Education Department is also investigating the incident and is trying to identify the account holder. The school has stated that if a student is found to be involved, disciplinary action will be taken as they have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination.
