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Calm has been called for in the BaPedi nation after the death of King Thulare Thulare III, who had waged a long and fractious family battle for the kingship. (Robert Tshabala/Financial Mail/Gallo)
BAPEDI

Calls for calm over fractious BaPedi kingship

Chapter nine institution wants a peaceful transition after King Thulare’s death

  • Khaya Koko
3 min read
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng had to intervene during Limpopo high court judge Legodi Phatudi’s interview when it became heated. (David Harrison/M&G)
EPHRAIM MAKGOBA

Not a single candidate appointed as deputy judge president for the Limpopo high court

All three candidates failed to impress amid allegations Thohoyandou judges were arriving at work past 11am

  • Franny Rabkin
4 min read
Hours after falling into a pit latrine, Michael Komape’s mother still desperately hoping he could be rescued alive, had to sit, looking at the little hand, waiting for social services to come. (Elijar Mushiana/Gallo Images/Sowetan)
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

A mother grieves: Our family is devastated

Michael Komape (5) drowned in a pit latrine at his school. Now his family wants justice

  • Bongekile Macupe
10 min read