A shocking case has arisen in South Africa as a teenage girl, who was subjected to a harrowing incident at Kutumela-Molefi Intermediate Farm School outside Pretoria, is now seeking justice. At the tender age of eight, she was tied up and raped by two fellow pupils on the school’s premises while waiting for transport home. This traumatic incident has left her emotionally scarred, causing mental trauma, emotional stress, and depression. The victim’s father has taken legal action against government officials, including the Education Minister and the school’s principal, for a total of R5.1 million in damages. The lawsuit cites negligence in failing to protect the students and provide adequate post-assault support.
In another development, former President Zuma has issued a stern warning to critics of his new MK Party, vowing to expose their secrets if they continue to disparage the party. Speaking passionately in Verulam, he emphasized the party’s mission to liberate Black South Africans from the current African National Congress (ANC) leadership and urged supporters to engage in dialogue and recruit new members. Despite facing legal obstacles, the party has solidified its official status and confronted rumors of internal discord, affirming its commitment to a united national identity.
Additionally, the aftermath of devastating flash floods in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, has resulted in six fatalities and left at least 10 individuals missing. The Bellspuit River overflowed onto the N11 due to heavy Christmas Eve rainfall, causing extensive damage and sweeping away vehicles. The search for the missing individuals will resume, with a focus on the affected areas. Efforts have been initiated to provide aid to those impacted by the disaster, as Ladysmith has a history of vulnerability to floods. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) is actively developing mitigation plans and allocating funds for prevention projects in the Alfred Duma municipality.
