Oct 14, 2008 | Murder for muthi
People die everyday around South Africa for their body parts, used for muthi or sold for money.
Oct 14, 2008 | Peace Corps volunteer starts library project
Teachers use a single copy to teach overcrowded classes. But the Books for Peace Library Project has changed the situation
Sep 22, 2008 | Disabled People March Against Local Bank
Local disabled people march to be recognized by Acornhoek’s ABSA.
Community
Waiters Complain About Eviction
Management says evictions prompted by change in laws.
Lights for All
Electricity set to come to Morekeng
A bad dream comes true
A truck crashed into a local house in the middle of the night, waking up residents.
The Poor Get Hope
Food parcels distributed locally as the government discusses the nation’s economy.
Local youth killed for defending friend
Man killed as celebration turns deadly.
Culture & History
When Love Dies
Should labola be returned when marriages fall apart? Constance Rahlane investigates.
August 9: Women’s Day
Women’s Day commemorates 1956 march.
Rock: Message from God?
A dent in a rock has residents wondering if God is behind it.
Don’t Move!
A local man is frozen in place as some neighbors blame witchcraft while others mental illness.
Celebrating the life of English Mathebula
English, a lover of the arts and ANC member, was 72.
This Week
Positive Living: Oupa Ngoveni
A local man comes forward to reveal his status, a courageous decision.
A bad dream comes true
A truck crashed into a local house in the middle of the night, waking up residents.
Off the Streets & on the field
Cash prizes awarded to top teams.
A March for Mayor Morema
Bongekile Mhlanga followup on the Mayor Morema double-murder case.
Postcard from Acornhoek: Back to School
Linky, reflecting on how much education has changed in South Africa, goes back to school.
Women/Family »
Postcard from Acornhoek: A Day at the Salon
Bongekile spends a morning at the hair salon.
Education »
Peace Corps volunteer starts library project
Teachers use a single copy to teach overcrowded classes. But the Books for Peace Library Project has changed the situation
Profiles »
Profile: Selina Mogwena
Almost 20 years after training in Pretoria, Selina Mogwena still enjoys life as a tailor.
Green Talk »
Peddling to School
Learners, who stay more than 5 km from school, can now bike to school courtesy of a government program.
Health »
Medical Train Stops in Acornhoek
The Phelopepha Train, which carries doctors and nurses through rural South Africa, stopped in Acornhoek.
