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Daily news update: Survivor rescued 5 days after George building collapse | Five-year-old killed during hijacking | Acsa responds to medical emergency criticism
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In today’s news update, a survivor was rescued at the site of the George building collapse, which was described as “nothing short of a miracle”.
Meanwhile, five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane Jr was fatally wounded when his father’s bakkie was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve.
Then, Airports Company SA (Acsa) defended its response to a medical emergency at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) after receiving criticism from uMngeni mayor Chris Pappas.
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News Today: 12 May 2024
WATCH: Worker rescued after being found alive at site of George building collapse
After more than 116 hours, rescue operations at the George building collapse identified a person that was alive and later rescued him.
The man has been identified as 33-year-old tiler Gabriel Guambe. He was found after rescuers heard him speak from under the debris.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde confirmed that Guambe had been rescued and said it was “nothing short of a miracle”.
CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Worker rescued after being found alive at site of George building collapse
Hijacking horror: Five-year-old killed while welcoming dad home
In a tragic turn of events, five-year-old Ditebogo Phalane Jr was fatally wounded when his father’s bakkie was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, on Friday evening.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, the five-year-old boy ran outside to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home at about 10.30pm.
“An unconfirmed number of armed suspects allegedly hijacked the father’s white Toyota Hilux bakkie and shot the five-year-old boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.
CONTINUE READING: Hijacking horror: Five-year-old killed while welcoming dad home
Acsa satisfied by response to medical emergency despite claims of ‘shocking service’
Airports Company SA (Acsa) has defended its response to a medical emergency at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) after receiving criticism from uMngeni mayor Chris Pappas.
On Wednesday, Pappas claimed an elderly woman need medical attention but emergency calls were unanswered and paramedics took too long to respond.
OR Tambo International Airport Regional General Manager Jabu Khambule on Saturday disputed Pappas’s claims.
CONTINUE READING: Acsa satisfied by response to medical emergency at OR Tambo despite claims of ‘shocking service’ by Pappas
Defence unhappy as Kirsten Kluyts murder case postponed again
The college student accused of killing Johannesburg teacher Kirsten Kluyts will remain in custody for an extended time after the murder case was postponed to July.
On Friday, the accused was anticipating a decision regarding the transfer of his case to the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.
However, the matter was further delayed after state prosecutor Ayanda Bakana requested for more time to gather evidence.
The suspect’s legal representative, Advocate Itumeleng Masako, has since expressed his dissatisfaction over the latest postponement.
CONTINUE READING: Defence unhappy as Kirsten Kluyts murder case postponed again
Former police officer sentenced for illegally occupying state house in Welkom
A former warrant officer in the South African Police Service (Saps) was this week sentenced for illegally occupying a Welkom property that belongs to the state.
According to Free State police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng, 66-year-old Manie Richard Williams had been collecting rental payments from tenants at the property since 2018.
Thakeng said Williams, who is a pensioner, received R75 000 in rental payments from five tenants, despite the police’s efforts to remove him from the property.
CONTINUE READING: Former police officer sentenced for illegally occupying state house in Welkom
Late show by Tshituka helps seal bonus point win for Lions against Cardiff
The Lions kept alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals with a hard-fought, but deserved 34-13 win against Cardiff Rugby at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
The win, with a crucial bonus point, has put the Lions back in the mix, as they’re now 10th on the points table with 44 points, just outside the playoff places.
The Lions are next up at home against Glasgow Warriors, the leaders on the points table, and then they face the Stormers in their final regular season match in Cape Town, which could be a must-win clash for them to reach the quarter-finals.
CONTINUE READING: URC result: Late show by Tshituka helps seal bonus point win for Lions
Miss SA Natasha Joubert stands by Miss USA amid resignation
This week, the resignations of the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA in the space of a few days have once again thrown the spotlight on the mental health strain which accompanies the seemingly perfect world of beauty queens.
Our very own Miss SA, Natasha Joubert, has come out in support of Miss USA Noelia Voigt after the American beauty queen relinquished her crown on Monday.
In a show of solidarity and empathy, Natasha left several heart emojis in the comment section of Noelia’s announcement post.
CONTINUE READING: Crowning glory and agony: Miss SA Natasha Joubert stands by Miss USA amid resignation
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