Asheeqah Noordienâs family say they did not sell her to human traffickers
By Genevieve Serra
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The family of six-year-old Asheeqah Noordien of Manenberg who has been missing for 16 years, say they did not sell her to human traffickers to take care of a drug debt.
For the first time since Asheeqah disappeared, her mother and grandmother have opened up about the investigation.
Just over a year ago, the investigation took a new turn when DNA samples taken from Asheeqahâs mother, Naeemah Noordien, 44, did not match unclaimed bodies at Tygerberg Mortuary.
This week police also confirmed, the missing persons docket would be handed over to Nyanga Policeâs Family Violence and Sexual Offences Unit.
Keep Western Cape environmental commissioner, says ANC
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Cape Town - The ANC is rallying legislators and citizens of the province to fight attempts to block the establishment of an environmental commissioner ahead of the public participation process in the Constitution of the Western Cape First Amendment Bill on Tuesday.
Speaking in the legislature during Thursday’s sitting, leader of the provincial opposition Cameron Dugmore (ANC) urged legislators to fight the move to scrap the environmental commissioner post from the provincial constitution.
“We need to salute the foresight of those who drafted this provision and especially those who proposed the environmental commissioner.
Celebrating Eid with Cape Malay cuisine
By Keshia Africa
Share EID, is a few days away and Muslims around the world will take part in the celebration of breaking the fast with friends and family.
Last year the religious holiday was in hard lockdown, so many are looking forward to sharing a feast with more loved ones around the table.
Popular local chefs shared what they are preparing for the auspicious occasion, with old favourites from traditional Cape Malay cuisine.
Food writer and chef Cariema Isaacs recently launched her cookbook titled
Curried. Born and raised in Bo-Kaap, she has so many special memories of Eid, growing up. She fondly remembers shopping for clothes for the day, wishing neighbours and receiving money, then coming home to enjoy the meal that her mother and grandmother had prepared.
Little Anastasia Lucas, 7, went missing in Mitchell s Plain more than two decades ago and the case has gone cold. Her mother, Joanie Lucas spoke about the cold case and how she feels about her missing child. A school project which Lucas made at age 6. Picture: Supplied.
Anastasia, Kauthar and Shaskia gone without a trace in Mitchellâs Plain
By Genevieve Serra
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Cape Town - Armed with a diary filled with memories, the mother of missing Anastasia Lucas continues investigating her daughterâs dissaperance.
Her child is one of at least 10 cold cases involving children who went missing in Mitchellâs Plain.
The State has called Amaal Jantjies a cold-blood killer who should be refused bail because she corrupted an Anti-Gang Unit member to warn alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack when his home would be raided.