Season of misery almost over for Sheffield United
So-called ‘second season syndrome’ has claimed several clubs in the past, but Sheffield United’s fall from grace has been both spectacular and surprising in equal measure.
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SPECIAL REPORT | Shielded from justice
A two-week investigation by The Herald has seen 12 people in Cookhouse come forward with their stories, describing in detail the assaults they claim they received at the hands of the very men and women in blue meant to protect … Continue reading →
Police took turns allegedly slapping teenager around
The teenager, who suffers from epilepsy, was first allegedly slapped around in Auriet Street in Bhongweni location, Cookhouse, on May 10. He was then taken to the police station where the alleged assault continued.
Continue reading →Ponting rues Delhi’s bowling mistakes after Rajasthan defeat
Delhi were defending a below-par total of 147-8 in Mumbai and had reduced Rajasthan to 42-5 in the 10th over before David Miller delivered a quickfire 62.
Continue reading →Bruised and battered, but still defiant
Esoyolo Bambiso hurried down a Cookhouse street on Christmas Day, aware that the Covid-19 curfew was approaching. But he also knew he had plenty of time to get home as he had left his grandparents’ home in Central Street, Bhongweni, … Continue reading →
Cookhouse assault-accused cops moved temporarily
This is according to police spokesperson Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana, who said station commander Lieutenant-Colonel Dennis Ferreira had met the community to hear their concerns.
Continue reading →Report highlights police brutality and lack of accountability
Missed targets, few resources and thousands of assault claims — the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s 2019/2020 annual report paints a bleak picture about keeping an eye on the men and women in blue.There were 58,797 cases opened nationally against the … Continue reading →
Europa trophy would be reward for tough season, says Solskjaer
United produced two efficient performances to ease past the Spanish team, drawing praise from Solskjaer after a 2-0 win in the home leg ahead of a semi-final against Italian side AS Roma.
Continue reading →Father’s brutal assault haunts young son
Almost a year later, Thando Botha’s baby boy still screams in fright whenever he hears a loud noise. Botha, 42, is convinced his child, Iminathi Matyo, is still reacting to his alleged assault by about 10 police officers at about … Continue reading →
Generator makes it sunny side up at Sunridge Village
This is especially so in areas in Nelson Mandela Bay supplied with electricity by the problematic Ditchling substation, which seems to break down regularly.
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