Chevon Booysen

Multimedia Journalist

Tributes pour in for Louise Asmal and Breyten Breytenbach

Anita Nkonki and Chevon Booysen|Published

Dr Mamphela Ramphele pays tribute to Louise Asmal, a dedicated human rights advocate, while the literary world mourns the loss of Breyten Breytenbach, a courageous ...

Growing rat infestations caused in part by inadequate waste management

Chevon Booysen|Published

“South Africa is on the brink of a national municipal waste crisis. Rats are just a symptom of a much larger issue that includes poor waste management.

Over 7 million SA women are GVB victims, says study

Chevon Booysen|Published

Over 33% of women aged 18 years and older had experienced physical violence in their lifetime, according to a new study.

Life insurance possible motive for murder of ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor

Chevon Booysen|Published

Two men will appear in court on Thursday in connection with the murder of award-winning actor, David Manuel and his friend Alfonso Fisher.

Ipid defends classification of report into top cop Charl Kinnear’s killing

Chevon Booysen|Published

Seven police officers have been implicated in the report and two others are employees of the Directorate for Priority Crimes (DPCI/Hawks).

WATCH: Taxi driver allegedly killed by police for ‘leaning on police van’

Chevon Booysen|Published

Taxi driver, Luvuyo Vimba, who operated in Hout Bay, allegedly got into an altercation with police before he was chased by officers and beaten and assaulted with ...

Legal Practice Council investigates attorney accused of child’s rape

Chevon Booysen|Published

Schoeman – owner of CBS Attorneys – is accused of buying a 13-year-old girl from her mother for R160 000, before raping her repeatedly.

Delayed Russian bombers visit test for GNU

Chevon Booysen|Published

The DA is correct to force the ANC to take a stand, says analyst.

Budget pressures threatening education quality

Chevon Booysen|Published

Equal Education said fewer young teachers are being funded to enter the education sector after cuts to the Funza Lushaka bursary scheme were announced in February. ...

‘Was he already dead when you carved him up?’

Chevon Booysen|Published

Triesa van Wyk’s letter was read as part of the victim impact report submitted to the Western Cape Circuit High Court sitting at Vredendal as part of the sentencing ...

Former WP rugby president challenges ‘unlawful, entire farce’ 10-year ban and fine

Chevon Booysen|Published

Marais accused Saru of protecting some officials who he said had serious questions to answer.

'Cultist’ child killer guilty of premeditated murder

Chevon Booysen|Published

Smit admitted that in an angry state, due to the boys allegedly having stolen fruit from his yard, he chased ...

Mandla Mandela unshaken by UK ‘ban’

Chevon Booysen|Published

Denial of visa was an ‘infringement of his movement. ’

Joshlin’s mother 'planned’ to sell her children

Chevon Booysen|Published

“Justice for Joshlin Smith is not just about closure; it is a critical reminder that we must not tolerate any form of violence or exploitation against our children. ...

Smit details how he killed 13-year old boy, but denies it was planned

Chevon Booysen|Published

In his plea, Smit admitted that he was the driver of the Ford Bantam bakkie and that he had driven recklessly and negligently on February 2, 2022.

Tax practitioner acquitted of fraud charges by SCA

Chevon Booysen|Published

Seshin Naraidu appealed against his conviction and six-year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Gauteng Regional Court.

Visa barriers stop Mandla Mandela from addressing UK Palestine solidarity event

Chevon Booysen|Published

In a statement, the Sheffield Palestine Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid said they deeply regretted that Mandela was prevented from travelling to the UK.

Job insecurity fuels mental health crisis

Chevon Booysen|Published

Almost 40% of employees surveyed were afraid that they may soon lose their jobs, and close to one in five often have to do two jobs because workers who resign are ...

Dept of Employment and Labour compliance blitz uncovers wage violations

Chevon Booysen|Published

The Western Cape led with the highest number of inspections, totalling 809. Gauteng followed with 764, and KwaZulu-Natal with 535 inspections.

Global study shines light on use of rubber bullets in South Africa

Chevon Booysen|Published

Detailing separate incidents in 2018 and 2021, a 61-year-old man and 35-year-old man were killed after being shot at close range with rubber bullets.

Extortion gangs target social work home visits

Chevon Booysen|Published

Khayelitsha, Eerste River, Wynberg, Elsies River, Crossroads, Philippi, Gugulethu, Delft, Mfuleni, Mitchells Plain, Paarl and Langa are some of the areas affected ...

Scalabrini Centre granted High Court interdict

Chevon Booysen|Published

The application was brought by human rights organisation the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town in its “own interest and in the interest of those asylum seekers who ...

SANDF accused of ‘silencing widower’

Chevon Booysen|Published

Since his wife's death, Hector has been stationed at the Naval Station Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha with his toddler son, working remotely with SANDF's permission ...

2400 Teacher post cuts spark blame-game

Chevon Booysen|Published

Unions say decision will compromise future of education system and up unemployment.

Miss SA saga shouldn’t caution Home Affairs against unblocking IDs

Chevon Booysen|Published

Human rights lawyers have called on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to expedite the proper digitalisation of its records rather than handling with caution the ...

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