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IOL News
14 hours ago
- IOL News
Community outraged as family suspects hate crime in murder of Durban Deep pupil Likhona Fose
Scores of community members of Durban Deep, Roodepoort, and anti-GBV organisations came out in their numbers to support the grieving family of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, who was brutally mutilated and killed in the area this past week. Image: Itumeleng English / Independent Newspapers City of Joburg Speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu and Executive Strategic Advisor to the MMC for Public Safety, David Tembe, visited the family of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, who was brutally murdered in Durban Deep, Roodepoort. Following the harrowing murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, Joburg residents woke up on Sunday to news that Likhona's lifeless body was discovered by a passer-by in the veld in Durban Deep, on the West Rand, with her genitals removed. Reports indicate that the family suspects hate crime to be the motive in the murder of the Grade 8 pupil, who identified as a lesbian. Tembe, who was greeted to protesting community members and anti-GBV activists, extended his condolences to the bereaved family, stating: "Her tragic and brutal killing, suspected to be linked to occult practices, has shaken the community. The city stands with the family during this time of immense grief, reaffirming its commitment to fighting heinous crimes and protecting the most vulnerable." 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 Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Speaking to the grieving family, Mthembu decried the increase in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the country. "What laws need to be changed in this country so that we can feel protected? Every day, we wake up to something. Who must we apologise to so that this can stop? We can celebrate the country's democracy, but this democracy is not working for us women because we are the ones who are being killed," she said. MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, also extended his support to the family and the entire Durban Deep community, saying the city stands with them following Tembe's visit to the family. "We reaffirm our commitment to fighting heinous crimes and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. The Strategic Advisor to the MMC for Public Safety, David Tembe, visited the family to offer support and condolences. The city will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure a thorough investigation and bring perpetrators to justice," Tshwaku said.
IOL News
a day ago
- General
- IOL News
Community rallies in grief for Likhona Fose as officials confront rising violence
Scores of community members of Durban Deep, Roodepoort, and anti-GBV organisations came out in their numbers to support the grieving family of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, who was brutally mutilated and killed in the area this past week. Image: Itumeleng English / Independent Newspapers On Tuesday, City of Joburg Speaker, Nobuhle Mthembu and Executive Strategic Advisor to the MMC for Public Safety, David Tembe, visited the family of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, who was brutally murdered and violated in Durban Deep, Roodepoort. Following the harrowing murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, Joburg residents woke up on Sunday to news that Likhona's lifeless body was discovered by a passer-by in the veld in Durban Deep, on the West Rand, with her genitals removed. Reports indicate that the family suspects hate crime to be the motive in the murder of the Grade 8 pupil, who identified as a lesbian. Tembe, who was greeted to protesting community members and anti-GBV activists, extended his condolences to the bereaved family, stating: "Her tragic and brutal killing, suspected to be linked to occult practices, has shaken the community. The city stands with the family during this time of immense grief, reaffirming its commitment to fighting heinous crimes and protecting the most vulnerable." 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 Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Speaking to the grieving family, Mthembu decried the increase in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the country. "What laws need to be changed in this country so that we can feel protected? Every day, we wake up to something. Who must we apologise to so that this can stop? We can celebrate the country's democracy, but this democracy is not working for us women because we are the ones who are being killed," she said. MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, also extended his support to the family and the entire Durban Deep community, saying the city stands with them following Tembe's visit to the family. "We reaffirm our commitment to fighting heinous crimes and protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. The Strategic Advisor to the MMC for Public Safety, David Tembe, visited the family to offer support and condolences. The city will collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure a thorough investigation and bring perpetrators to justice," Tshwaku said.
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Business
- Eyewitness News
KZN businessman Tembe denies claims of 'cronyism' after Sizekhaya secures lottery licence
JOHANNESBURG - KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) business mogul, Moses Tembe has hit back at his detractors, denying claims of "cronyism" after his consortium won the highly sought-after national lottery licence. Tembe's Sizekhaya Holdings was recently announced as the fourth national lottery and sports pool licence holder, replacing Ithuba Holdings. This is one of government's most expensive tenders, worth about R200 billion over eight years. Following the announcement, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Build One South Africa (BOSA) raised questions about the consortium's links with the African National Congress (ANC). ALSO READ: Some opposition parties want Minister Tau to publicly disclose details of Sizekhaya Holdings, National Lottery contract While one of the shareholders, Sandile Zungu, has demonstrated links with the biggest party in the Government of National Unity, there are no public links with Tembe. Tembe said that Sizekhaya won the lotto licence fair and square. "What won it for Sizekhaya was not the backhanders or cronyism as our detractors would claim, it was our promise to elevate the lottery to new heights, to generate more money for good causes." Tembe said that Sizekhaya promised to hand over its intellectual property to the government once its licence expired. This would allow government to run its lotto operations in-house. Sizekhaya's contract is only set to take effect next June after Ithuba was granted a temporary extension.
Eyewitness News
16-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Woodlands residents against granting of bail to man who gave teen poison to drink
CAPE TOWN - Woodlands residents believe the manager of a local butchery who gave a 17-year-old boy acid to drink should not have been released on bail. Police arrested 53-year-old Nuruddin Tembe on Wednesday after he allegedly gave the teenager drain acid to drink on Sunday. Fayaad Norton is still receiving treatment in hospital after ingesting the liquid. Mitchell's Moslem Butchery manager, Nuruddin Tembe, was granted one thousand rand bail in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court on Thursday after appearing for attempted murder. Tembe is accused of giving Norton drain acid to drink from a cold drink bottle. Community leader Raafiqah Ganger, who joined Woodlands residents at the court, says Tembe should be behind bars. "Because at the end of the day, he's a danger to everybody in the community. So our disappointment is with the justice system, but if that's the procedure, then that's what we have to follow." The matter was postponed to 12 August 2025 for further investigation.
IOL News
16-05-2025
- IOL News
Butchery manager out on bail, told to stay away from Woodlands, Mitchells Plain
SCENE: Mitchell's Moslem Butchery in Woodlands Image: Supplied The butchery manager charged with attempted murder for allegedly poisoning a 17-year-old boy is out on R1 000 bail but the court ordered that he must stay away from Woodlands, Mitchells Plain for now. Nuruddin Tembe, 53, made his first brief appearance at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court on Thursday. The court heard that management of the Mitchell's Moslem Butchery was willing to take the accused back at work. Tembe's legal representative attorney Asghar Mia said: 'What has happened since (Sunday) is that there has been various protests, threats and even threats of burning and looting at the place of business where this incident happened.' 'Based on that, for the safety and security of the accused and other staff members, the employer is willing to take back the accused, but we will first let the court finalise whether he is allowed to go back.' 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 ✕ RECOVERING: Victim was taken off critical status after being admitted to the ICU. Image: Supplied Mia said he and his client are "willing to work with SAPS to try and get the matter resolved". The court granted Tembe bail of R1 000. His bail conditions include that he must stay away from Woodlands; however, should tensions in the community die down, another application can be brought to the court to allow the accused to enter the area and return to work. The 17-year-old, who left school to assist his single mother make ends meet, was allegedly pranked into drinking oven acid from a Sprite bottle allegedly by Tembe. The teenager was put on life support, having been admitted to Groote Schuur hospital. Angry residents outside the court said they were disappointed that the accused was released on bail. The case was postponed to August 12 for further investigation. Cape Times
