For the first time since reality TV show Yobe made its debut, Mzansi has shown some sort of sympathy for the convict featured on last night’s episode.

Although this was an unusual response from viewers, Mahlatse’s story may help you understand why.

Yobe, is a show that helps convicted criminals ask for forgiveness from the victims of their crimes or their families. It offers closure to the victims’ families, as well as, gives the convicts a chance to explain themselves.

Last night’s episode introduced Mzansi to Mahlatse, a female convict who killed her then partner, Ronnie.

Mahlatse claimed that she had been abused by Ronnie and that on the day she killed him, only one of them were going to make it out alive.

Tweeps were sad on Mahlatse’s behalf, saying it was because the system failed her that she ended up in prison.

Many sympathised with her saying Ronnie’s family didn’t deserve an apology from her. Especially after they found out that the Ronnie’s mother knew he was abusing Mahlatse but did nothing about it.

It was also revealed the gun that killed Ronnie, was a gun he bought to threaten Mahlatse with. Plus Ronnie’s mother’s attitude towards Mahlatse’s child left Twitter scared for the child.

A strong cold front will bring heavy rain‚ gale-force winds and cold conditions to the Western Cape on Thursday.

Cape Town was basking in a sunny 25˚C on Tuesday‚ ahead of the arrival of the cold front that will see temperatures in the Free State‚ North West‚ Gauteng and Mpumalanga plummet by Saturday.

The South African Weather Service warned on Tuesday that heavy rain leading to flooding was expected over Cape Town‚ the Cape Winelands‚ and western parts of the Overberg and West Coast districts on Thursday and extending into Friday. There is a possibility of flash flooding. The cold front will also affect the Northern Cape

Significant rainfall amounts can be expected from Thursday morning‚ where spells of heavy downpours are likely from late morning into the afternoon‚” said the weather service.

There will be very rough sea conditions along the west coast between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas‚ where wave heights are likely to reach 4-6m on Thursday afternoon‚ coinciding with the spring high tide.

“Coastal damage may occur along the south-west coastal regions. Small vessels should ideally remain in port during this period.

“Gale-force north-westerly winds (65-70km/h) are expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas on Thursday‚ moderating overnight.

Teachers’ union Sadtu has condemned violence at schools‚ as a video surfaced showing pupils attack a teacher.

In the video‚ the two pupils are seen repeatedly punching and kicking a teacher to the ground while she screams. The teacher can be seen trying to fight back‚ but the two girls overpower her.

The school is believed to be in Limpopo. However‚ the department’s provincial spokesperson Sam Makondo said they had not yet established where the school is.

“We have sent the video to all our district offices to ask them to help us identify the school‚” Makondo said.

Sadtu spokesperson Nomusa Cembi said the incident was part of a worrying trend.

“Such incidents seem to be escalating at a rapid pace. We condemn the incident. The law should take its course.”

Cembi appealed to parents to play a more active role by instilling discipline in their children.

“The level of violence at schools is uncalled for. Teachers really have it hard. Parents should play an active role and discipline their children.”

She said Sadtu would look into hosting seminars on violence for school principals.

“We have hosted the seminars and it is something we need to revisit as Sadtu‚ to empower our principals on violence.”