Joshlin Smith has been missing for three months. The six-year-old Saldanha Bay resident went missing on February 19. Four people have been arrested in connection with her disappearance.
These people are: Kelly Smith (Joshlin's mother), Jacquen Appolis (Smith's boyfriend), Stevano van Rhyn, and Lourentia Lombaard. They all face charges of trafficking in persons for the purpose of exploitation and kidnapping. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested that the case be handed over to the Cold Case Unit.
The national police commissioner, Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola, has yet to respond. The accused are due back in court on July 15.
Post Office Sassa payouts are under fire. Post offices are situated inside every South African Post Office. People from the age of 60 receive R2,180 a month, while people from the age of 75 receive R2,200. IOL spoke to a number of people who say that a lack of funds seem to be a major concern.
Sassa told a pensioner from Rondebosch that Post Bank is using their money; they are using their balances for Post Bank’s debt because they are in debt. She says that they stand in line from 6am and at times the money only comes from 1pm or later. This type of service delivery is unacceptable. Spokesperson for Sassa, Shivani Wahab, says that unauthorised deductions from social grants have been a long-standing issue. Spokesperson for the Post Office, Louise Brugman, says that you need to contact the ethics line on 0800 020 070.
Once they have properly documented complaints, an investigator will be assigned who will conduct a full investigation and report back to the head of forensics with a final investigation report
It has been reported that rescue workers on the southern side of George have wrapped up. A five-story building collapsed two weeks ago in Victoria Street.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a memorial service was also held in George in remembrance of those who lost their lives in this collapsed building tragedy, while the survivors are recovering in nearby hospitals.
The numbers are as follows: * Rescued and recovered: 62 * Deceased: 33 (Of the 33 deceased, two are still to be formally identified.) * Hospitalized: 10 * Discharged: 19 List of nationalities present on the incident site: * South Africa: 15 * Mozambique: 19 * Zimbabwe: 7 * Malawi: 13 * Lesotho: 5 * Permanent Residency Holder: 1 * Unknown nationality: 2 According to reports, the municipality said repatriations are being undertaken by the Consulates of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Lesotho.
South Africa returned to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, which was hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The show was opened by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
South Africa has won an impressive 37 gold medals over 43 years of participation since its debut in 1976. The Rainbow Nation achieved gold for this 2024’s floral display.
Congratulations to Franschhoek horticulturist and floral artist Leon Kluge. Conservationist Michael Lutzeyer, horticultural specialist Keith Kirsten, and Marinda Nel had a hand in the achievement of gold.
