South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday, 2 February 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 2 February, a boy assaulting a girl at a Krugersdorp school was caught on camera.
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday, 2 February 2023.
This is SHOCKING! A teenage boy assaulting a girl at a Krugersdorp school was recently caught on camera. The video has since gone viral on social media.
Meanwhile, the SPCA found a pitbull locked in a car full of feces with no food and water. It is believed he has been there for weeks.
In other news, the alleged child sex ring leader Gerhard Ackerman’s bail has been revoked after he reportedly violated his “relaxed” bail conditions.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane has called for the immediate resignation of the City’s Executive Mayor, Randall Williams.
Lastly, four people were shot dead, while five others were injured during a shooting incident at KwaMashu Men’s Hostel in KwaZulu-Natal.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY
Krugersdorp: Boy assault girl at school – SHOCKING attack caught on camera [VIDEO]
This is SHOCKING! A teenage boy assaulting a girl at a Krugersdorp school was recently caught on camera.
The video has since gone viral on social media.
In the video, two boys can be seen confronting the girl. The incident took place at the Nic Diederichs Technical High School in Krugersdorp.
HORRIFIC: Pitbull locked in a car for WEEKS
While responding to a different complaint, the Bloemfontein Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) were stopped by a concerned resident who complained about a pitbull locked inside a car.
ALSO READ: Woman SEVERELY injured after pitbull attack
Upon request from the community member, inspectors from the Bloemfontein SPCA immediately stopped and attended to the scene.
On arrival, inspectors could hear the dog barking.
EFF wants Tshwane Mayor, Randall Williams to resign immediately
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane has called for the immediate resignation of the City’s Executive Mayor, Randall Williams.
The party says Williams is a liability to the DA-led multi-party government, the municipal council, and Tshwane residents at large.
The EFF cited the water crisis in Hammanskraal and the latest qualified audit by the auditor general, which revealed billions of irregular expenditures.
Alleged child sex ring leader, Gerhard Ackerman’s bail revoked
Alleged child sex ring leader, Gerhard Ackerman’s bail has been revoked by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.
Ackerman was arrested by residents who spotted him at a shopping centre in Florida, Johannesburg after a warrant of his arrest was issued by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Ackerman failed to appear in court on Thursday, 26 January January citing ill health. He also failed to provide a medical certificate to the court as proof that he was sick and he did visit a doctor.
JUST IN: Four shot dead, five injured at KwaMashu Men’s Hostel
Four people have been shot dead while five others were injured during a shooting incident at KwaMashu Men’s Hostel in KwaZulu-Natal.
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, 1 February 2023.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Colonel Robert Netshiunda said three people were allegedly shot dead at the hostel which is notorious for gang-related crimes and the fourth victim succumbed to injuries at a local clinic.
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