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The Citizen
26-07-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Wool you continue to support us?
As winter tightens its grip, the Boksburg Advertiser again calls on the community to help spread a little more warmth – one stitch at a time. Time is running out to support the Winter Wool Project, and every contribution, no matter how small, could help bring comfort to someone in need. The drive remains open for donations of all types of wool, regardless of texture, quantity or quality. Handmade knitted items, such as beanies, scarves and blankets, are also gratefully welcome until the end of July. So far, the project has made a meaningful impact. The Ridgeview Retirement Village and the St Francis Care Centre, among others, have benefited from these donations. In a show of local solidarity, the Advertiser team partnered with the Engen Summersfield's soup kitchen on June 19 to distribute scarves generously donated by readers. Also Read: Winter Wool Project benefits Furthermore, the Church of the Nazarene handed out woollen items from the drive, alongside other necessities, as part of their outreach efforts. Project co-ordinator Elize Kluyts thanked all those who had contributed so far. 'The wool project has been a success thus far thanks to the generosity of the community,' said Kluyts. As the cold nights continue, there's still time to make a difference. Whether you're donating leftover yarn or crafting a cosy beanie, your efforts help bring hope to someone who needs it most. You can drop your wool or knitted items off here: • Caxton Local Media, 20 Sydney Road, Ravenswood; • Med-Leigh Pharmacy, The Square Shopping Centre, Rietfontein Road; • Vellie Boutique, corner 6th Street and Rietfontein Road; • Eyeland Optometrist, Shop 17E, East Rand Mall; • Absolute Batteries, 86 Rietfontein Road; • The Doggy Palour, 178 Kingfisher Avenue; • Heckers Garden Centre, North Rand Road. For more information, contact Elize on 010 971 3325 or [email protected] Also Read: #WinterWoolDrive: Pensioner gives our project a boost with wool donation
IOL News
12-06-2025
- IOL News
Kirsten Kluyts murder: Bafana Mahungela to face trial despite attempts to have charges withdrawn
Murdered Joburg schoolteacher, Kirsten Kluyts. Image: Facebook The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that it will proceed with the prosecution of Bafana Mahungela, the 22-year-old student accused of the brutal murder of Sandton teacher Kirsten Kluyts, despite attempts by his defence to have the charges withdrawn. NPA Regional Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane confirmed that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided not to withdraw the charges against Mahungela, following a detailed review of defence submissions challenging the strength of the State's case. Mahungela is facing multiple charges including kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, and attempted rape. He was arrested in November 2023 at a student residence in Parkmore after the body of Kluyts, a teacher at Delta Park High School, was found dumped on a jogging lane in George Lea Park in Sandton on October 29, 2023. Kluyts had been participating in a local athletic event on the day she was killed and was pregnant at the time of her death. According to the investigation, surveillance footage captured Mahungela wearing a black T-shirt and pants before the murder. He was later seen leaving the vicinity of the crime scene at 8:49 am wearing a blue T-shirt, identified by investigators as the same one worn by Kluyts earlier that morning. He was also seen holding a black item in his left hand. Mahungela has admitted to undressing Kluyts and leaving her naked in the bushes, claiming he only did so to eliminate fingerprints after attempting to 'help' her. Her clothes were later found dumped in a nearby drain. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Post-mortem results revealed that Kluyts died from blunt-force head trauma and strangulation. The State alleges it took approximately eight minutes to inflict the fatal injuries. The defence had filed representations arguing that the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence to link Mahungela to the crime. The State, represented by Advocates Siyabonga Futshana and Leisha Surendra, maintained that it is fully prepared to proceed. 'In response, Advocates Siyabonga Futshana and Leisha Surendra presented the State's position in court, confirming that the prosecution is ready to proceed to trial,' Mjonondwane said. The trial is expected to take place on October 13, 2025, in the Gauteng High Court. Mahungela has been refused bail and will remain in custody until his trial. IOL News
