Community leaders and gender-based violence activists have called for speedy arrests after a horrifying attack in Tsolo on New Year’s Day in which three teenagers were raped and one of them killed.Eastern Cape police, who have launched a manhunt for two suspects, said the two survivors had managed to escape and seek help after being tied up and thrown into a stream.
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day has left at least 94 people dead, with rescue efforts ongoing to find survivors beyond the typical 72-hour window for increased survival rates. Hindered aid: Days after the earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, dozens of villages remain inaccessible as rescuers face challenges due to severed roads. Damaged infrastructure has also hindered the delivery of material aid, leaving many evacuees without essential supplies such as food, water and electricity.