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Scores of people were injured when a City to City bus was involved in a collision with a truck on the N6 near Reddersburg in the Free State.
South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.
The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.
By Sym Posey The Birmingham Times When the Early Learning Center (ELC) at Pathways opened its free, licensed childcare facility in downtown Birmingham two years ago it began a service that few offered - childhood education for families experiencing homelessness. While some shelters have services for families and access to childcare many do not focus […]
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of hate-motivated killings since the FBI began collecting that data in the early 1990s, according to an FBI report released Monday. There were 51 hate crime murders in 2019, which includes 22 people who were killed in a shooting that targeted Mexicans at a Walmart in the border city of El Paso, Texas, the report said. The suspect in that August 2019 shooting, which left two dozen other people […]
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LOTTO Results edit post Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 28 February 2021 2021-02-28 edit post Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 27 February 2021
the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has prepared Draft Aquaculture Rules and Regulations that are available for public comment until Feb. 29, 2024.
VOTORANTIM, Brazil—A newborn baby in Brazil was in good hands when his dad caught him after his mother unexpectedly gave birth as she walked through a doorway. A pregnant Joyce Silva, 21, went to the [...]
[New Zimbabwe] A sombre atmosphere surrounded Rufaro Stadium Thursday as late football star George Chigova took his final bow at the imposing Mbare facility.
[Daily Maverick] Contrary to claims by the Gauteng government, residents of Alphabet Flats in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, say maintenance has not been carried out on the buildings in almost a decade.
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson As we approach the holidays, I want to deal with some heavy issues that could derail our joy. Last week, I talked about the topic of grief and how many deal with it during what is supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year.” It’s that feeling of sorrowful heaviness […]
[New Zimbabwe] The National Railways of Zimbabwe is opening its railway infrastructure to private players in a bid to address capacity challenges it is facing, the General Manager, Respina Zinyanduko, has revealed.
The American Society of Magical Negroes , Exhibiting Forgiveness, Rob Peace and more are part of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival . A plethora of films featuring Black casts and/or Black filmmakers are featured this year for the 40th installment of Sundance, which will take place Jan. 18 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. The festival will start with the Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire. The gala/fundraiser will benefit the work the Sundance Institute will do year-round. Like it has been in the past few years, the Sundance Festival will also be available to online audiences via Sundance’s curated online selection. Sundance’s executives, including Sundance Institute founder/president Robert Redford, have talked about what went into planning this year’s selection. “From the first edition in 1985, Sundance Film Festival has aimed to provide a space to gather, celebrate, and engage with risk-taking artists that are committed to bringing their...
… Every year we celebrate African American history during the month … newly dedicated Reno Historic African American Cemetery nodded in … and dedicating the Historic African American Cemetery, ensuring the … the Reno Historic African American Cemetery as a …
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has arrived in India, where he is expected to conduct a two-day state visit.
By Cheryl Smith Those who are in the giving mood. Thanks. You are appreciated! For many, this is the best time of year. People seem to be smiling more and there are fewer grinches on the highways and byways, some of the time. I love seeing and participating in all of the giving, sharing, donating, […]
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At-Large Councilman-elect Eric Garrett has been denied funding for his barber school and he feels the decision is for political and reasons.
South Africa recorded 106 more Covid-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll closer to 20 000.
Yezid Otero-Reyes, 30, of Colombia, was found guilty of illegally entering the United States following a trial before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Thursday.
Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola named Malawi specifically in pointing out that the nation is a signatory of the SADC extradition protocol, among others.
While the ANC gave little away after hearing the Hawks had secured a warrant of arrest against Ace Magashule, the same could not be said for opposition parties.
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested three men alleged to have robbed and shot and killed a South Coast man who went missing from his home.
THE EDITOR: For some time now there has been a huge puddle of water just opposite the Central Market, which could not drain off for one reason or other. So, you had drivers either splashing water on the windshields of other vehicles, as those with 4-by-4s felt it adventurous to drive through without slowing. When the water hits the windshield of a car, the driver is blinded for a few seconds, but no one cares about that.
Also, the joints of the Beetham flyover are no longer covered by asphalt, leaving deep gashes across the road. Maybe that's caused by the settling water or the volume of traffic. However, someone seems to have had a bright idea to cover it with a small \"hill\" of oil sand, so we now have a hump that gives your car a nice bump of maybe a inch or two in the air. Humpty Dumpty, if you will. Happy humping or bumping, if you please.
And so with the rains, these humps/bumps have now become dislodged and clumps of material and bits of iron are scattered. Drivers have to slow down, risking being rear-ended by errant van drivers who have no issue in \"slamming\" through. You now have an obstacle course of holes, turns, gashes, debris, water, oil slick. Oh what fun (sigh, SMH).
Mayor Chinua Alleyne, Mr Minister of Works and Transport, there is a serious situation happening here. Maybe when you fly to work in your helicopter you can pass over, because I can't believe that you or anyone in the mayor's office or the ministry drove on this flyover headache and pretended not to see anything, and simply dismissed it as just another of the thousands of potholes, dig-ups, dig-ins, patches, filings, etc which plague the nation.
Don't wait to be sued for causing an accident on an unsafe road.
LINDA CAPILDEO
St James
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A St James man who was wanted has been charged by the police over the fatal shooting of two persons, including a 5-year-old boy, and the injury of the child's father while they were at a funeral in Johns Hall in November 2022.\tCharged with...
[Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency FEMA has explained the circumstances which led to the death of two Nigerians on Monday at the Canadian Embassy in Abuja.
[IPS] Nairobi -- In a groundbreaking development, indigenous farmer communities are poised to bring the spotlight onto food systems at the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
*Lil Wayne is known for his lean physique, but the rapper triggered a bit of shock among fans after a recent appearance on Fox Sport 1’s “Undisputed.” The concern stemmed from seeing a bloated Lil Wayne on the talk show. Footage of the “Fireman” rhymeslayer’s physical appearance on “Undisputed” went viral as fans voiced their […]
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[Vanguard] The are indications that the Federal Government's promise to pay additional N35,000 wage to its workers for six months may have run into a hitch due to lack of cash.
The Niger Delta leaders said as a political leader in Rivers State, Mr Wike, wields the influence to broker peace as both the executive and legislators consist of his political protégé.
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Kanye West is allegedly planning to buy out the remaining years of the recording track Lil Durk has with Alamo Records.
POLICE Complaints Authority (PCA) director David West said for this year, a total of 713 complaints against police officers have been made to the authority. West added this is reflective of a trend of increasing complaints against police officers that began in 2014.
He made the comments during a meeting between PCA officials and members of the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) at the Red House, Port of Spain, on Wednesday.
West recalled that in 2014-2015, when he began his tenure as PCA director, the authority had 352 complaints against police officers.
He said, “By 2021-2022 that had increased to 569 complaints.”
This, West continued, was an increase of 66.7 per cent.
He partly attributed the 713 complaints before the PCA this year because people use social media to complaints directly to the authority.
PCA deputy director Michelle Solomon-Baksh said the complainants may be ordinary citizens (including the relatives of police officers) or police officers themselves.
She referred to cases where relatives of police officers made complaints to the PCA in domestic violence situations.
In response to a question from PAC member Opposition Senator Jearlean John, Solomon-Baksh said the PCA did not direct police officers to investigate complaints which were made to it.
“Legislation mandates that no police officer is to work at the PCA. We are a civilian oversight body. So we can’t have a police officer engaged in our exercise.”
She said when the PCA referred complaints to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further action, the DPP could then issue further instructions to the police to complete further actions which were outside of the authority’s operations.
Responding to a question from John, West clarified the difference between complaints and initial reports. He said the latter happend when “complainants first come in to the PCA and make a report but it doesn’t quite meet the standards of our serious police misconduct or our legal remit.” The number of these reports increased from 552 (2014-2015) to 1,028 (2021-2022).
West said that was an 86 per cent increase. Complaints brought before the PCA are considered closed when they are referred to either the Commissioner of Police (CoP) or the DPP for action to be taken by these respective office holders.
West told PAC members that from 2014-2022, 354 and 93 complaints were respectively sent to the CoP and DPP for action.
After explaining that the authority receives between 400 to 500 complaints per year, Solomon-Baksh said complaints were investigated by six teams of PCA officials under the supervision of West and herself.
She added that some of the matters were criminal matters which, by law, must be brought before a court before six months.
“Those matters have to be dealt with by the authority and by the teams, within a short space of time.” In cases where the authority does not complete its work on these matters within six months, Solomon-Baksh said, “If the matter goes over, the matter doesn’t die.”
She added, “We
