In the second episode of this special Eyewitness News report, we remember some of the other brutal and gruesome cases that have rocked the small town of Bredasdorp. The story of the town’s violent crimes against women didn’t begin or end with the Anene Booysen murder. We ask why some of the men in this sleepy Overberg town seem so prone to acts of grotesque and callous violence.

Story by Shamiela Fisher, Kaylynn Palm and Lauren Isaacs
Narrated by Lauren Isaacs
Scripting and Production by Charlotte Kilbane

In the second episode of this special Eyewitness News report, we remember some of the other brutal and gruesome cases that have rocked the small town of Bredasdorp. The story of the town&rsquo;s violent crimes against women didn&rsquo;t begin or end with the Anene Booysen murder. We ask why some of the men in this sleepy Overberg town seem so prone to acts of grotesque and callous violence.
Story by Shamiela Fisher, Kaylynn Palm and Lauren Isaacs Narrated by Lauren Isaacs Scripting and Production by Charlotte Kilbane

The Anene Booysen rape and murder shocked the world, and thrust the town of Bredasdorp into the global media spotlight. How could a crime so gruesome, so heinous happen in a bucolic little farming town? Over the weeks and months that followed the murder, there was a flurry of analysis, interventions and promises. In the seven years that have passed, there have been multiple other cases of murder and rape in and around Bredasdorp.

EWN revisits the town to catch up with the families of some of the victims, to assess whether anything has really changed, and to ask why the violence in this small town seems so very gruesome.   

The Anene Booysen rape and murder shocked the world, and thrust the town of Bredasdorp into the global media spotlight. How could a crime so gruesome, so heinous happen in a bucolic little farming town? Over the weeks and months that followed the murder, there was a flurry of analysis, interventions and promises. In the seven years that have passed, there have been multiple other cases of murder and rape in and around Bredasdorp.
EWN revisits the town to catch up with the families of some of the victims, to assess whether anything has really changed, and to ask why the violence in this small town seems so very gruesome.&nbsp; &nbsp;

SA's War on Women: Remembering Anene

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A perfect storm: booze, drugs and grinding poverty

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". 

Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Two time Olympic Medalist Caster Mokgadi Semenya joins Tshidi Madia to celebrate the athlete's legacy and the release of her memoir "The Race to be myself". Caster reflects on the highs and lows of her 15-year-long career,  the massive court challenge against World Athletics which has effectively banned her from competing and the wins along her journey. She also speaks about life beyond the track, her activism and life as a wife and mother.

Tshidi Madia meets Caster Semenya

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The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 

Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.

For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.

Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

The family of anti-apartheid activist Imam Abdullah Haron says while they hope Monday’s inquest finding will bring them some closure, it’s also been a traumatic experience. 
Evidence heard in the Western Cape High Court in 2022 suggested that Haron was tortured for months and eventually died of his injuries in police custody when he was just 45 years old.
For years, the family pushed for a new inquest into his death.
Eyewitness News reporter Lindsay Dentlinger spoke to Haron's daughter, Fatiema.

Interview with Imam Abdulla Haron’s daughter Fatiema Haron-Masoet

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

Kevin Brandt's Kuilsriver story (Carlisle)

A perfect storm: booze, drugs and grinding poverty

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