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Fujian · FujianAuthorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China on Friday, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths in nearby Taiwan. Gaemi was the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years when it made landfall on Thursday, flooding parts of the island’s second-biggest city. Typhoon Gaemi exacerbated seasonal rains in the Philippines on its path to Taiwan, triggering floo…See the Story
Typhoon Gaemi displaces nearly 300 000 in eastern China
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Bola Tinubu · NigeriaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off “anarchy”. Kenya was rocked by deadly protests that forced the government to repeal new taxes. Nigeria’s economic reforms have seen a 40 percent spike in food inflation but there has been no unrest. Social media calls have been made for demon…See the Story
Nigeria's army, security agency warn against Kenya-style protests
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Justice · South AfricaJustice has been served in the brutal murder of 24-year-old Sam Mbatha, 24, a former North-West University (NWU) digital marketer and LGBTQI+ activist. Mbatha was murdered three years ago. His body, burned beyond recognition, was found inside a torched Hyundai i20 vehicle at a soccer field in Ikageng on 17 June 2021. His charred body was identified by the investigating team thanks to DNA samples. Sentenced to life imprisonment The High Court of …See the Story
Life sentences for LGBTQI+ activist Sam Mbatha's killers
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Finance · South AfricaOutgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has alleged that the executive did not consult with the judiciary before deciding to impose budget cuts. Zondo held a Q&A session with the media after presenting the judiciary’s annual budget in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on Friday. Zondo on judiciary budget cuts During the media briefing, Zondo commented on the recent budget cuts for the judiciary, saying President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration failed to…See the Story
'At least Zuma consulted us' – Zondo unhappy about latest judiciary budget cuts
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South Africa · South AfricaThe casualty department at Johannesburg’s Helen Joseph Hospital has been overcrowded for two weeks, with patients resorting to sleeping on chairs or on the floor. “This week there have been up to 45 patients sleeping in chairs or on the floor in the casualty ward as they are not able to be admitted to wards full of sick or injured patients,” said DA Gauteng shadow health MEC Jack Bloom on Friday. Patients ‘suffering’ at Helen Joseph Hospital Blo…See the Story
Patients sleep on floor of Helen Joseph Hospital’s casualty ward while other beds lie empty
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South Africa · South AfricaThe son of late human rights lawyer advocate George Bizos has been convicted of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Alexi Bizos appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday where the judgment was handed down. The court found him guilty of assaulting his estranged wife Monique van Oosterhout, more than nine years after punching her in their home in Johannesburg. The assault happened in 2016 when Bizos and Van Ooste…See the Story
George Bizos’ son Alexi convicted of assaulting wife after nine years
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South Africa · South AfricaParents and the public have been advised to educate their children that they must not leave school with anyone unless specially arranged and informed by parents. This comes after a minor at a high school in Kriel, Mpumalanga, was kidnapped from school on Monday. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said on the day in question, four suspects, a female and three males, visited the high school. Victim told her mother was sick…See the Story
Kidnapped Mpumalanga pupil rescued, seven suspects denied bail
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South Africa · South AfricaOutgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says the decline in the performance of the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) is not as severe as it seems. Zondo presented the judiciary’s annual report in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Friday. This marked the last Judiciary Day to be hosted by the Chief Justice, as he retires at the end of August. Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya will replace Zondo on 1 September, following her appointment by President Cyri…See the Story
'55% is not a failure,' says Zondo on ConCourt's failure to reach judgment target
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