Conviction movie Body When her older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank) vows to get the conviction overturned.
In conversation with Professor Karim article Melanie Rice spoke to Professor Salim Abdool Karim about when he thinks the country should move to level 3 and his thoughts on the banning of alcohol and tobacco until level 1.
The Contract movie Body The Contract is a thrilling crime movie that pulls you into a world of tension, trust, and betrayal. This movie tells the story of a determined man caught in a dangerous plan. From the very first scene, the movie grabs your attention with strong feelings and fast action. The story is simple but powerful. Once a contract is signed, everything changes. The main character faces hard choices as he deals with challenges that test his strength, loyalty, and courage. With every twist and turn, the movie makes it clear that doing the right thing sometimes means risking everything. The movie is shot so that every scene comes alive. The actors give performances that feel strong and believable, drawing you into their struggles and victories. Their work reminds us that the toughest battles are often fought not with weapons but with the heart and mind. This movie is perfect for anyone looking for an exciting, simple, and truly emotional story.
Contraband finding its way into prison article Thousands of inmates will participate in a nudity and hunger strike demanding president Cyril Ramaphosa to lift the ban on prison visits which was instituted under lockdown Level 5. However, contraband is still finding its way into the facilities. To find out more, we spoke to Correctional Services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo.
Continued attacks on women article Women's Month is meant to celebrate and highlight the plight of women in South Africa. But despite the official events and renewed focus, many women are still not spared from abuse and gender based violence. Mbasa Khwaza has more.
A contaminated pond, their only water source article Imagine if the only drinking water you have is from a contaminated pond which you have to share, with pets and cattle? That’s the reality for residents of Ekwazini in Ndwedwe, about 60 kilometres north of Durban. The taps in the area were turned off eight years ago and as a result residents have had to resort to desperate measures, to get water. Nabeelah Shaikh visited the community.
Consumption of alcohol in the spotlight article Arrive Alive says that over the past 24 hours, there have been a number of fatal road accidents and drunk driver arrests. Several pedestrians also died on Monday. Caro Smit, the founder of South Africans Against Drunk Driving, spoke to Naledi Moleo.
Consumer debt almost at R2 trillion article South African consumer debt has surged to R1.9 trillion by the end of March. R20-billion of this amount are consumer payment defaults. This means some people have opted to skip their debt repayments. Experian South Africa’s latest Consumer Default Index says loans were the most defaulted category. It says the increase in defaults is a reflection of struggling consumers. Old Mutual’s head of Financial Education, John Manyike meanwhile says there is hope for consumers who find themselves in a financial crisis.
Consumer behaviourist explains “panic buying” article With confirmed coronavirus cases increasing, panicked shoppers are cleaning out the shelves.
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