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Geek Tyrant
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Charming Trailer for MAGNETOSPHERE Highlights a Girl with Synesthesia — GeekTyrant
Freestyle Digital Media has just released the official trailer for Magnetosphere , a quirky indie coming-of-age comedy directed by Nicola Rose. Set in 1997, Magnetosphere introduces us to 13-year-old Maggie Campion, played by Shayelin Martin, who has synesthesia, a rare condition that causes her senses to blend in extraordinary ways. Maggie can see sounds and hear colors, but she's kept her unusual abilities to herself until life forces her to embrace them. As she navigates new experiences in a new town, including first love, school struggles, and a chaotic community theater production, Maggie starts to discover that her 'weirdness' might be her greatest strength. 'Maggie's world turns upside down when her family relocates, bringing with it a quirky new environment filled with oddball characters. Her theatrical dad (played by Patrick McKenna) is busy staging a hilariously unpolished production of The Pirates of Penzance , while Maggie meets her first best friend, her first crush, and a teacher who sees the potential in her. "Along with these new relationships, Maggie's path crosses with Gil, the family's eccentric handyman and exterminator, who might just have a surprising talent of his own.' It's this motley crew of characters that helps Maggie finally understand her condition and come to terms with her unique abilities. 'Maggie begins to realize her so-called 'weirdness' might just be her greatest gift.' The film looks like a charming, heartfelt exploration of adolescence, self-acceptance, and the strange beauty of synesthesia. It will be released on VOD on July 22, 2025. This charming indie promises to be a must-watch for anyone who's ever felt like they see the world a little differently.
Eyewitness News
6 days ago
- Eyewitness News
Two women linked to fatal Wynberg court shooting denied bail
CAPE TOWN - Two women linked to the brazen fatal shooting at Wynberg Magistrate's Court have been denied bail. Shireen Matthews, the alleged mastermind in the killing of Dingalomoya Chintso, and alleged gun smuggler, Wanay Farao, appeared in front of a magistrate on Thursday. They are the only accused, out of five, who chose to apply for bail in this matter. ALSO READ: • Wynberg court shooting: NPA to oppose bail for 5 accused • Wynberg court shooting: Police confident they've arrested both gunmen Chintso, a taxi operator from Vrygrond, was shot and killed inside the courthouse after appearing in court for a murder case. Delivering judgment at the Wynberg Magistrate Court, the magistrate agreed with the prosecution that, if granted bail, the pair would attempt to flee trial. The court heard that both accused were on the run and evading police after the 8 April shooting. The magistrate also ruled that lawyers for the two accused did not provide the court with exceptional circumstances to permit their release on bail. "In other words, both applicants have not discharged the onus set upon them in terms of section 60 (11a) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997. In the result, the bail applications of both first and second applicant is denied." All five accused will remain behind bars, and the case has been postponed to 19 September for further investigation.
The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
Two women linked to Wynberg Magistrate's Court shooting denied bail
Two women accused of orchestrating and facilitating a deadly shooting inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court have been denied bail, following a courtroom appearance on Thursday. The accused, Shireen Matthews, allegedly the mastermind behind the killing, and Wanay Farao, believed to be a gun smuggler, face serious charges linked to the murder of taxi operator Dingalomoya Chintso. Chintso was shot and killed inside the courtroom on 8 April 2025, shortly after appearing in a separate murder case. The incident sparked outrage over lax security in South Africa's courtrooms and raised alarm bells about escalating violence in the taxi industry. Magistrates at the Wynberg court ruled that Matthews and Farao posed a flight risk and had evaded police after the killing. Both women had been on the run, and their legal teams failed to convince the court that they should be released. 'In other words, both applicants have not discharged the onus set upon them in terms of section 60 (11a) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997. In the result, the bail applications of both first and second applicant are denied,' the magistrate stated. The ruling came after prosecutors argued that releasing the suspects would undermine public trust and obstruct the ongoing investigation. Chintso, from Vrygrond, was well-known in Cape Town's competitive taxi industry. His assassination inside a court building shocked many and drew widespread media attention. Investigators believe the killing was part of an orchestrated hit, with suspected connections to gang and taxi violence. Police have arrested a total of five suspects in connection with the incident. Only Matthews and Farao applied for bail. All five will remain in custody while the case has been postponed to 19 September for further investigation. The case has once again placed a spotlight on security concerns in South Africa's justice system, with critics calling for urgent reforms to prevent weapons from entering court premises and to curb the influence of organised crime networks within public institutions. The Department of Justice is yet to issue a statement on enhanced safety measures at court facilities. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Potch Hospital invites nominations for the hospital board
In terms of National Health Act No. 61 of 2003, Chapter 6, (41) (4) (d) the North West Health Developmental Social Welfare and Hospital Governance Institutions Act No. 2 of 1997, Chapter 4, (14) (1), the responsible member must appoint a representative hospital board for each Provincial, District or Specialized Hospitals. The MEC for Health in the North West province hereby invites APPLICATIONS/ NOMINATIONS from members of community to be considered for appointment as members of the Hospital Board within their area of jurisdiction for a three years term of office. Interested candidates should note that serving in a Hospital Board is largely a voluntary work that requires love, commitment and passion to serve the community of the North West Province. A sitting allowance will however be considered for attending scheduled meetings if a member is not a full time employee of the state. The candidate must be able to set aside time to attend six (6) board meetings per annum and/or any special meeting/s or event/s as may be arranged by the Management of the Department of Health with the aim of enhancing health service delivery. Role of the Hospital Board Play an oversight role and make recommendations to or advise the management of the hospital on matters affecting the hospital and, on the means, and methods whereby the control, regulations, administration or management of the hospital may be improved. The Hospital Board Chairperson shall serve/participate and report the hospital performance to the District Health Council. Requirements of a valid applicant/nomination: must be South African citizen. must be 18 years or older. must have a valid Grade 12/matric certificate. possess experience/ expertise in the following fields: Financial, Human Resources, Legal, Mining, Business or any other skill which will be beneficial to the Hospital. must be of sound mind and not certifiable as mentally ill. never been found guilty of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without an option of a fine, unless free pardon has been granted or unless the imprisonment has expired three years before appointment. NB: All applications and nominations must be accompanied by certified copies of relevant qualifications as stated above and short Curriculum Vitae. Please Note: Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of your application/ nomination. Applications should be submitted for the attention of the Hospital CEO at the following addresses; Attention: Dr. J.M.M. Shakung Acting Hospital CEO Potchefstroom Hospital Street Address: Postal Address: Cnr. Chris Hani & Kruis Street Private Bag X 938 Potchefstroom 2520 Closing date: 17 July 2025 at 16h00 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Growth Stock Has Skyrocketed 225,000% -- and It's Still a Screaming Buy
Amazon has taken investors on a wild, but exciting ride, since its IPO in 1997. Today, Amazon reigns as the leader in e-commerce and cloud services, while expanding into new markets. This stock remains a screaming buy because of its huge growth opportunities. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Imagine investing $1,000 in a stock that seems to have a lot of promise. You watch the stock move higher, then lower, then higher again. However, you remain steadfast throughout the volatility and hang on for the ride. Twenty-eight years go by. You look at your brokerage account to find that your initial $1,000 investment is now worth nearly $2.25 million. This isn't a pie-in-the-sky scenario. Anyone who bought $1,000 worth of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares at its initial public offering on May 15, 1997, and never sold would indeed be a multimillionaire today. This stock has increased by a staggering 225,000% -- and it's still a screaming buy. To say that Amazon has taken investors on a rollercoaster ride is an understatement. The stock delivered a gain of more than 2,600% in its first 19 months on the market. By the end of 1999, Amazon was up nearly 3,800%. The good times didn't last. Between late 1999 and late 2001, Amazon lost roughly 90% of its market cap as the dot-com bubble burst. However, the company had already planted the seeds of its future success by expanding beyond books into DVDs, music, gift items, home improvement products, software, and video games. During the first few years of the 21st century, Amazon added more products to its e-commerce platform. Amazon's share price steadily rebounded, too. The company had one of its most pivotal years ever in 2006 with its launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS). It didn't take long for AWS to become Amazon's biggest growth engine. The stock's spectacular gains following the market meltdown in 2008 and 2009 were largely due to AWS' explosive growth. Amazon's e-commerce business also enjoyed a major surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Amazon sells nearly everything online (including cars, through its partnership with Hyundai). The company is the undisputed 800-pound gorilla of e-commerce with a U.S. market share of 37.6%. Its nearest rival, Walmart, has a market share of only 6.4%. AWS also dominates the cloud services market. In the first quarter of 2025, Amazon's cloud unit claimed a market share of 29%. Microsoft held the No. 2 spot, with a market share of 22%. Granted, AWS is growing more slowly than some of its rivals these days. However, it's still delivering strong growth, with revenue jumping 17% year over year in Q1. Amazon is arguably focusing more on its bottom line than ever before. Its profits soared 64% year over year in Q1 to $17.1 billion. Technology, especially the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, is helping the company boost its profitability. As it has in the past, Amazon also continues to move into new markets. It expanded into healthcare with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in 2020 and the acquisition of primary care chain One Medical in 2023. Amazon plans to begin offering a satellite internet service later this year once all of its Project Kuiper satellites are in orbit. Sure, Amazon's share price is basically flat so far in 2025. However, I think the stock is still a screaming buy for three key reasons. First, AI presents a massive growth opportunity for AWS. Despite impressive advances, we're still only in the early innings of the AI transformation. In particular, agentic AI could spur tremendous growth in demand for AWS. I also expect Amazon's internal use of AI will continue to drive higher profitability. Second, Amazon's e-commerce growth story isn't over. CEO Andy Jassy correctly noted in the company's October 2024 earnings call that Amazon has only around 1% of the global retail market. He predicted that much of the retail business currently conducted in physical stores will move online over the next 10 to 20 years. I suspect that he's right. Third, a statement that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made years ago is still true: "Your margin is my opportunity." I predict that Amazon will continue to disrupt other markets thanks to its innovation and scale of operations. Will Amazon deliver a 228,000% return over the next 28 years? Probably not. However, I think this stock will make patient investors a lot of money. Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Amazon wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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