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Woman, 63, hides in bush until sunrise after Makhanda farm robbery

A 63-year-old woman was attacked and tied up by two men during a violent farm robbery near Makhanda. After being threatened with death, she escaped and hid in the bush until sunrise before alerting staff, who notified authorities.

By Daily Dispatch Correspondent



Creating artistic magic from scrap

Clare Rothwell, a former Johannesburg teacher now living in Bathurst, creates whimsical animal-themed lamps and sculptures from recycled materials like newspapers, cardboard, and egg boxes, inspired by her environmentally conscious mother.


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