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The Citizen
30-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Potchefstroom Uber driver's acts of kindness help the homeless
Compassion and kindness are often intertwined, reflecting deep empathy and concern for others. Even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact. Potchefstroom Herald reports that Gaff Dangor, a semi-retired former diplomat, started an initiative after he saw the number of homeless people increase in Potchefstroom. After serving the country for 25 years, Dangor retired and started an Uber business in Potchefstroom. 'I get to see every nook and cranny of Potchefstroom. The number of homeless people and people who need help is astounding. There are a lot of people who hope to find shelter each night, but unfortunately, not all of them do.' Dangor says he once picked up a young mother and baby on the Witrand Road. 'I spotted a very young mother with her three-year-old child, in the rain, on the Witrand Road. She had nowhere to go and no family. I picked them up and took them to the hospital, where they were diagnosed with hypothermia.' He wanted to make a difference and started to collect blankets and food, which he gives out to homeless people each night as he drives around to transport his clients. 'One person cannot help everyone, but everyone can help someone.' This initiative has spilt over to his colleagues, who also hand out blankets and food to people in need. 'We have collected 200 blankets and 50 food parcels so far. It is also important to understand what type of food you can hand out. You cannot hand someone a can of food without a can opener. Or a packet of Cup-a-Soup, but no hot water.' Dangor makes sure he always has blankets and food in his car. The project started this year, and Dangor asked Karl Joubert, owner of Cannafrica, for help. His premises is now a drop-off point for donations. The initiative is not a formal NPO, but is done purely done out of love and compassion for the homeless. Joubert says the two of them became friends, and he supports the project 100%. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-06-2025
- The Citizen
Watch: Police fire rubber bullets to break up Potchefstroom Youth Day protest
A group of protesters caused public unrest in Potchefstroom at around 06:30 on Youth Day. According to Potchefstroom Herald, the group was dispersed by local police early this morning. The group was intercepted in Chief Albert Luthuli Drive, where SAPS used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. The reason for the protest is unknown. The situation is currently under control, and the group has temporarily moved out of town. Watch the videos: At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- The Citizen
North West mother in court for allegedly pouring acid over daughter's (14) face
A woman (47) who allegedly poured acid over her 14-year-old daughter's face on April 22 appeared in the Molopo Magistrates' Court in Mmabatho, in the North West, on Tuesday, on charges of attempted murder and child neglect. Potchefstroom Herald reports that the case was postponed until Tuesday for a formal bail application. According to Colonel Adéle Myburgh, provincial police spokesperson, police initially received a call from the mother who informed the police that her 14-year-old daughter had poured acid on herself and was admitted to a local hospital. Investigations by the Mmabatho Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit established that the mother arrived home at Majemantsho village in the early hours on April 22. She then asked her daughter to accompany her to an outside room, where she allegedly poured acid over her face. She took the teenager to a local hospital. 'The arrest of the mother is not solace and will definitely not erase the pain and trauma that the child has been subjected to by a mother, who is supposed to be a guardian, provider and protector,' says acting provincial police commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng. 'This incident requires the active involvement and collective responsibility of government and civil society in dealing with the precipitating and predisposing causes of social fabric crimes against children, women, the elderly and vulnerable in society. 'No amount of punishment or sentence meted out to the suspect (mother), including medical care, will suffice. This innocent child is scarred for life physically, psychologically and emotionally,' he adds. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
