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Mdlalose tavern

Transformative journey - Soweto tavern massacre survivor tells of gun attack that 'took my legs, my fingers, almost my life'

South Africa

Transformative journey - Soweto tavern massacre survivor tells of gun attack that 'took my legs, my fingers, almost my life'

By Michelle Banda

Families of victims of Mdlalose Tavern massacre decry withdrawal of charges against accused

South Africa

Families of victims of Mdlalose Tavern massacre decry withdrawal of charges against accused

By Bheki C. Simelane

All charges against Nomzamo Park tavern massacre accused withdrawn

South Africa

All charges against Nomzamo Park tavern massacre accused withdrawn

By Bheki C. Simelane

Anger over bail for former police officer in Nomzamo Park tavern mass shooting case

South Africa

Anger over bail for former police officer in Nomzamo Park tavern mass shooting case

By Bheki C. Simelane

Nomzamo Park: The forgotten township bearing the brunt of empty promises, neglect and a mass shooting

South Africa

Nomzamo Park: The forgotten township bearing the brunt of empty promises, neglect and a mass shooting

By Bheki C. Simelane

Sixth accused arrested for Soweto’s Nomzamo Park tavern shooting makes first court appearance

South Africa

Sixth accused arrested for Soweto’s Nomzamo Park tavern shooting makes first court appearance

By Bheki C. Simelane

Massacres and atrocities in SA on increase while smaller-scale instances of violence often ignored

South Africa

Massacres and atrocities in SA on increase while smaller-scale instances of violence often ignored

By David Bruce

Alex FM music manager among at least 5 people killed overnight in Alexandra

South Africa

Alex FM music manager among at least 5 people killed overnight in Alexandra

By Bheki C. Simelane

Darkness and despair in the Soweto informal settlement hit by tavern massacre

South Africa

Darkness and despair in the Soweto informal settlement hit by tavern massacre

By Bheki C. Simelane