Charmaine Marcus, a longtime resident of Cape Town, faces eviction as a property boom transforms her neighborhood into a trendy, expensive area. Despite South Africa's slowing economy, Cape Town's housing prices have surged, driven by an influx of families seeking better governance under the Democratic Alliance. Gentrification in areas like Woodstock has doubled housing prices, displacing longtime residents. Activists from Reclaim the City argue for more affordable housing closer to the city center. The city plans to develop affordable housing sites, but current emergency housing options are far from the city, threatening residents' livelihoods.

Adaptive surfing in South Africa is gaining momentum, with initiatives like Roxy Davis's Surf Emporium providing training clinics for people with physical and mental disabilities. The sport has seen increased participation and competition since the International Surfing Association's first adaptive surfing world championship in 2015. Key figures like Ant Smyth, who has achieved significant success in adaptive surfing, are working to make the sport more accessible. The initiative has positively impacted participants, offering them joy and a sense of achievement.

Rwanda's capital, Kigali, presents a clean and organized image, but its strict enforcement of laws against informal trading has led to severe consequences for street vendors. Theodosie Uwamohoro, a street vendor, died following a violent altercation with security guards. In response, the city built formal markets, but many vendors continue to sell on the streets due to the high costs and low profits in the markets. The city's crackdown on informal trading is part of a broader vision for a safe, clean, and green city, but it has been criticized for contributing to economic hardship and human rights issues. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba have praised Kigali's cleanliness, with Mashaba seeking to replicate its model in Johannesburg.

A Somali man fatally stabbed two worshippers and injured two others at a mosque in Malmesbury, South Africa, before being shot dead by police. The attack's motive remains unclear, occurring a month after a similar incident in Verulam. The Muslim Judicial Council expressed shock and urged against speculation. South Africa, known for religious tolerance, has seen few such extremist attacks. President Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed condolences and concern over rising intolerance and violence within the Muslim community.

A man fatally stabbed two individuals and injured two others at a mosque in Malmesbury, South Africa, before being shot dead by police. The attack's motive remains unclear, and the Muslim Judicial Council has urged the community not to speculate. This incident follows a similar attack in Verulam, Durban, where a mosque leader was killed. South Africa, known for its religious tolerance, has been largely spared from extremist attacks common in other African nations.

Henri Van Breda, a young South African man, was sentenced to three life terms for the brutal axe murders of his wealthy parents and brother, and the attempted murder of his sister. The attack, described as savage and vicious by Judge Siraj Desai, took place in January 2015. Despite a high-profile trial, the motive for the crime remains unclear. Van Breda's defense claimed an intruder was responsible, but this was dismissed by the judge. The South African government welcomed the sentence, expressing sympathy for the surviving sister, Marli.

Henri Van Breda, a young South African man, was sentenced to three life terms for the brutal axe murders of his wealthy parents and brother, and the attempted murder of his sister. Judge Siraj Desai described the attack as savage and unprecedented, emphasizing the severity of the crimes. Despite the defense's plea for a merciful sentence, Van Breda showed no remorse and provided no motive. The trial, which drew global attention, concluded with Van Breda being led away to serve his sentence in Pollsmoor prison. The South African government welcomed the sentence, expressing sympathy for the surviving sister, Marli.

Henri van Breda is on trial for the murder of his parents and brother in a frenzied axe attack in Stellenbosch, outside Cape Town. The Western Cape High Court judge, Siraj Desai, has expressed skepticism about van Breda's defense that an intruder was responsible, highlighting inconsistencies in his account and questioning why he did not immediately seek help after the attack. The trial has garnered significant attention due to the family's wealth and the brutal nature of the crime.

Henri van Breda was found guilty of murdering his parents and brother and severely injuring his sister in a frenzied axe attack at their home on the De Zalze Golf Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The court dismissed his claim of a masked intruder, with Judge Siraj Desai highlighting inconsistencies in van Breda's testimony and the lack of evidence supporting a break-in. Van Breda, who showed little emotion during the verdict, faces life sentences for each murder. The trial drew significant attention due to the family's wealth and the brutal nature of the crime.