JOHANNESBURG – A six-year-old boy was shot dead outside a Katlehong college today. The shooting was at the Izibuko Primary School. Details are still sketchy, but Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi i...View MoreJOHANNESBURG – A six-year-old boy was shot dead outside a Katlehong college today. The shooting was at the Izibuko Primary School. Details are still sketchy, but Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is rushing to the scene of the shooting.
JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court ruled that it is no longer possible to use corporal punishment in private households by parents against their kids.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng of South Afric...View MoreJOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court ruled that it is no longer possible to use corporal punishment in private households by parents against their kids.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng of South Africa, who chaired the case, said that the constitution was incompatible with the defense of rational chastisement. “We can conclude that the common law defense with, among others, the provisions of Sections 10 and 12 of the Constitution and is therefore invalid," in his words.
Freedom of religion South Africa brought the case last year against a decision of the High Court which efficiently declared all types of corporal punishment unlawful on their kids by parents.
The court found a father guilty of assault after beating his 13-year-old son in what he said was a way beyond the limits of reasonable chastisement.
Freedom of Religion South Africa argued that parents should be given the right to discipline their children without the interference of the state.
For the previous few years, Facebook has been working to construct its own augmented reality glasses and has partnered with the famous eyewear brand Luxottica, according to CNBC. makers of Ray-Ban gla...View MoreFor the previous few years, Facebook has been working to construct its own augmented reality glasses and has partnered with the famous eyewear brand Luxottica, according to CNBC. makers of Ray-Ban glasses, to bring them to market in the next few years, possibly between 2023 and 2025. The news that Facebook might have found a manufacturing partner, (and a well-established one at that) could be an indication that these might not actually be vaporware.
These lenses, codenamed "Orion,"are not going to be added to your phone — they are supposed to be constructed to completely replace it. They could make calls without being connected to a smartphone, and will show information in “a small display,” which sounds similar to Google Glass. The glasses are also said to have a camera that can allow users to live stream their journeys to followers and friends.
Over the week, after an intelligence-driven multi-disciplinary integrated operation by the South African Ports of Entry team on a ship from Ecuador in South America, more than ZAR85 million of drugs w...View MoreOver the week, after an intelligence-driven multi-disciplinary integrated operation by the South African Ports of Entry team on a ship from Ecuador in South America, more than ZAR85 million of drugs were seized at Ngqura Port in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The operation was carried out from intelligence that two containers were suspected of having onboard narcotics.The suspected containers were on board a ship that had docked at Ngqura Port in Port Elizabeth.The team that included Customs Investigations, the South African K9 unit and SAPS Border Police were properly activated and the method began to trace and secure both containers under he watchful eyes of the state security apparatus.
The inter-agency teams worked together to ensure that the targeted containers were removed to the container depot and as soon as the containers were opened, it was found that the contents were bananas as described on the lading bill and that the container was also intended for Cape Town, South Africa.
The banana cartons were checked both inside and outside the container physically. A hidden compartment was discovered when the rear refrigeration unit was inspected. The team discovered packages wrapped in brown tape after removing some of the panelling. The panelling was removed and a total of 40 packages were discovered in both containers that tested positive for cocaine.Further profiling was carried out and it was discovered that on the same vessel there were two (2) additional containers connected to the product type and packaging methodology. The team decided to secure the containers instantly. The sniffer dog responded favorably to the same back refrigeration panelling as the prior two containers at around 01:00 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
All the security personnel then removed the paneling together and found another 45 bricks wrapped in brown packaging tape that tested cocaine with an estimated weight of 45 kilograms in both containers. A total of 85 bricks were captured with a weight of approximately 85 kilograms and an estimated ZAR85 Million street value.
Breakthroughs have been produced as a consequence of continuing proactive crime fighting, particularly the proliferation of drugs entering and passing through the port. Continuing investigations.
Thami Shobede a runner up in Idols South Africa has died! The highly talented singer passed on earlier today, he was admitted at Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, Tshwane. The hit maker made the ...View MoreThami Shobede a runner up in Idols South Africa has died! The highly talented singer passed on earlier today, he was admitted at Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, Tshwane. The hit maker made the Idols competition remarkable.
When his family went to see him on Thusrday he was slightly responsive but passed away around noon .
Confirming his passing is Gallo Music's general manager, Rob Cowling."I can confirm that Thami has passed away. We heard about it this morning from his family as we were not aware that he was in admitted in hospital.
DStv Mzansi Magic's HOD, PR and Publicity for Local Entertainment Channels, Philly Kubheka said: "As Mzansi Magic and Idols SA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant Thami Shobede.
"Thami was a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed"
His rise to fame began in 2016 when he was scouted to join the South African Idols journey.
RIP Thami
Phyno just published his 3rd studio album, "Deal With It," and to motivate his album, he visits to media houses. He's been making a stop at Cool 96.9 FM lately. He revealed his concerns at the intervi...View MorePhyno just published his 3rd studio album, "Deal With It," and to motivate his album, he visits to media houses. He's been making a stop at Cool 96.9 FM lately. He revealed his concerns at the interview about being tagged by citizens as an indigenous rapper from EASTERN Nigeria.
Phyno also said that he prefers being called a rapper rather than an Eastern Nigeria rapper. He also made it clear that it's not because he doesn't enjoy the East but because it puts him in a "box." as an artist. Such notion simply implies he's just creating music for those individuals from the Eastern part of Nigeria, in the real sense, he makes music for the whole world.
Phyno also said, "I believe it's a box. That's where I'm from where I should be proud of where I come from, but then I just feel like my music is intended for individuals in that region, it's already a box."
“The thing is, in a country like Nigeria where people speak like probably three hundred and sixty-something languages. They tend to take the ones that do the music in their own native language. Nobody comes out and says Tekno the boy from the east, but he’s from the East. Or Patoranking the boy from the east. So probably because I do music in igbo you understand, but that’s how I know how to do it. But then again, Wiz does music in Yoruba whether we like it or not. Davido does music with Yoruba whether we like it or not so why box only Olamide? This is how I know how to do my music. The best way I can do it and I do it with my dialect and that’s it”.
Phyno also added, "What you put in drains your energy, and that shouldn't be my issue. But then it's a box again. It's not something about which I should feel nice. I'm a songwriter. I'm a rapper of that.I'm supposed to do what I want to do and how I can best do it. But if you want to begin to judge how individuals see it and put it in their heads, then you're going to say ' Okay, this is already a box ' and it's going to be hard to get out of this box so just do your thing. '
The Facebook-led (FB.O) Libra cryptocurrency project is looking for a payment scheme permit under Swiss economic watchdog FINMA, it said Wednesday, detailing how it hopes to be regulated.
“Switzerlan...View MoreThe Facebook-led (FB.O) Libra cryptocurrency project is looking for a payment scheme permit under Swiss economic watchdog FINMA, it said Wednesday, detailing how it hopes to be regulated.
“Switzerland offers a pathway for responsible financial services innovation harmonized with global financial norms and strong oversight,” the Libra Association said in a statement. “We are engaging in constructive dialogue with FINMA and are encouraged to see a feasible pathway for an open-source blockchain network to become a regulated, low-friction, high-security payment system.”
A senior U.S. official Treasury official visiting Switzerland said on Tuesday that if it is to get off the ground, the Libra project must fulfill the highest requirements for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
With the retaliatory civil unrest of the past few days in Nigeria against South African owned shops where being attacked, the Nigerian Police made couple of arrests, some of the looters at Shoprite st...View MoreWith the retaliatory civil unrest of the past few days in Nigeria against South African owned shops where being attacked, the Nigerian Police made couple of arrests, some of the looters at Shoprite stores in Lagos were paraded. Shangotedo Area Commander Gbolahan Olugbemi said a total of 125 suspects were detained with 90% of the stolen products retrieved in connection with the assault on Shoprite.
112 of those detained were discovered in possession of stolen goods and sentenced to court, according to the Nigerian police. The Niegerian police are so assured that they have gotten the situation under control and warns that all offenders will be prosecuted irrespective of your nationality.
Free State police say an operation driven by intelligence has helped reduce sporadic assaults on foreign-owned stores. Several stores in Thaba-Nchu east of Bloemfontein stayed closed on Tuesday after ...View MoreFree State police say an operation driven by intelligence has helped reduce sporadic assaults on foreign-owned stores. Several stores in Thaba-Nchu east of Bloemfontein stayed closed on Tuesday after Ethiopian nationals were allegedly threatened with attack to their companies on Monday.
“That’s why (you) find in Thaba-Nchu area what happened there, our forces were already on the ground to make sure that we rescue whatever we can for the foreign nationals, business people… and we had various meetings with them in the area where we anticipate that such attacks might take place. And as a result, we are reaping some positives – we managed before any other incidents can get out of hand that our forces have been on the ground to make sure that we rescue whatever we can rescue. And there were some sporadic incidents, it’s not only in Selosesha area but also in the area of Botshabelo as well as in Bloemfontein, Mangaung area in the phase.”
Foreign nationals have appealed to the government of South Africa in Thaba Nchu in the Free State province to safeguard them from xenophobic assaults.
Nigeria has arranged for the repatriation of 600 of its citizens living in South Africa. This come at the back of the xenophobic attacks on foreign black migrants that rocked the streets of Gauteng ov...View MoreNigeria has arranged for the repatriation of 600 of its citizens living in South Africa. This come at the back of the xenophobic attacks on foreign black migrants that rocked the streets of Gauteng over the last few days. A lot of foreign owned shops were looted and 12 people are so far confirmed dead in the whole chaos. African leaders are calling out on the President of South Africa to put a stop to these attacks and do what it takes to protect black migrants in South Africa.
Information coming out of the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa are confirming that 300 Nigerian citizens will be departing from South Africa as early as tomorrow morning while the other will follow as soon as possible.
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria is scheduled to visit South Africa on a state visit in October and top of his discussion agenda with President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the recent mayhem that took place in Joburg.
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