Stories from South Africa

A teacher reportedly beat a child with a rod so severely that the child required surgery. The teacher allegedly threatened the child at the hospital, according to a report from Johannesburg. The source noted the incident is distinct from discussions regarding corporal punishment.

South Africa has deployed Deputy President Dr. Tizaka to assist teachers facing high stress levels due to mistreatment by students. The move follows escalating reports of unsafe conditions in schools.

The independent South African national civic organization, Sanco, is calling for the government to reinstate corporal punishment. The organization stated that the measure is needed. The topic is described as a frequent subject of debate within the country.

Authorities recovered a car from a river after finding it empty upon arrival. A preliminary investigation identified the vehicle owner as a 59-year-old man residing in Vanderbilt Park, Gauteng.

Electricity cuts at a main hospital in South Africa have impacted medical operations. The outages, which lasted two to three days last month, affected patients in critical condition requiring oxygen. Some patients lost their lives due to the power failures, according to a doctor. The situation is linked to rising fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East.

Canal Plus, the owner of MultiChoice, is scheduled to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on June 3. This move makes it the first French company to join the exchange.

South African sprinter Akane Simbine pulled up with a calf cramp during the inaugural Simbine Classic in Pretoria. The incident occurred during the event, which is part of the country's 70th anniversary celebrations.

The ACNK Trans-Sport Department has advised motorists to avoid the N2 highway between Mtata and Gumbu due to a blockade by protestors. The department warned that success trucks have become targets of looting during such protests.

Bellamyne Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Matonose are expected to be sentenced today in the Alexandra Criminal Court north of Johannesburg. Mugabe, the son of late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, pleaded guilty earlier this month to being in South Africa illegally and pointing a firearm. The firearm charge relates to an incident occurring two weeks prior to a shooting at his Hyde Park residence. A court heard that Sipa Maslangu, a security guard injured during a shooting at the Mugabe residence in Hyde Park, is to be paid 400,000 rand. The incident occurred in February and involved charges including attempted murder, contravening the immigration act, and possession of a firearm and ammunition. The sentencing follows his guilty plea regarding his involvement in a specific case.

Jamila Batoy has withdrawn from the Inca Binde inquiry, which is investigating former director of public prosecutions and housing advocate Andrew Chauke. Batoy stated that the proceedings were hostile, accusatory, and discouraging.