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IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Get ready to giggle and groove: Durban's ultimate comedy and music line-up awaits
Carvin H. Goldstone returns to stage with his hilarious one-hander, "My New Debit Order". From laughter-filled performances to toe-tapping musical tributes, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Durban is set to come alive with a vibrant mix of comedy and music this week, offering residents and visitors a chance to indulge in some much-needed escapism. "My New Debit Order" Carvin H Goldstone's latest venture dives into the chaotic yet relatable journey of welcoming a new baby in his 40s. He discusses topics such as childbirth, raising a teenager, the impact of new presidents in both South Africa and the United States and the cost of living going into 2025. Where: Sibaya Izulu Theatre. When: Friday at 7.30pm. "Elvis Has Left The Building" Music enthusiasts can revel in the musical talents of some of Mzansi's finest performers in the show "Elvis Has Left The Building". Belinda Dolphin, Junaid Cassimjee, and Lorraine McVean will take to the stage, bringing to life iconic tracks such as 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Devil in Disguise' and 'Jailhouse Rock'. Adding to the experience will be saxophonist and guitarist Kerwin Robert, along with talented dancers Keandre Brahim and Nicole Dolphin. Where: The Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Road, Durban. When: Monday, June 2, at 6.30pm.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner: Over 700 deaths linked to fetnanyl in Greenville County
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The Attorney General's Office says the Greenville County Sheriffs Office is working hard to fight fentanyl in the Upstate. The Attorney Generals' Office said on Monday that through the 'Devil in Disguise' investigation more than seven and a half pounds of fentanyl has been seized in Greenville County, along with more than six pounds of cocaine and nearly 20 pounds of meth. Last year federal, state, and local leaders stood in Greenville County and shared a message to those involved in fentanyl trafficking. At the time more than 60 individuals had been indicted. Since then authorities said that number has almost doubled. In the last three years the Greenville County Coroners' Office said nearly 700 people died from a drug-related overdose. Many of those deaths, Chief Deputy Coroner Shelton England says, were related to fentanyl. The Greenville County Coroners' Office said they have had 21 confirmed overdose deaths this year, 10 of those include fentanyl. Seventeen possible overdose cases are still pending. 'What happens is fluid in the lungs because what happens is the respiratory drive starts to decrease and essentially someone drowns from the inside out,' said England. In Greenville County authorities are cracking down on those they believe are responsible for fentanyl trafficking. Sheriff Hobart Lewis issued a warning. 'If it is worth it to sling this poison out here on these streets just know we are watching you, we are going to charge you, we are going to put you in that building next door 'til it's busting at the seams,' Greenville County Sheriff, Hobart Lewis said. The coroner's office said since operation 'Devil in Disguise' started, overdose deaths have decreased but that number last year still totaled 170 people who lost their lives. England said the conversations his office has with loved ones are not easy. 'It's devastating,' Shelton said. 'First and foremost you are telling someone the worst news that they are ever going to get in their entire life and then you have to start asking these questions that are incriminating.' Lewis said his department has a drug enforcement unit; that's a collaboration of all the counties municipalities. He said so far 15 people in Greenville County have been charged with distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death and two have been charged with homicide by overdose on a state grand jury level. 'Legislators I think are finally coming around to hold people accountable that are putting this poison on the street for our young people,' Lewis said. 'It is extremely dangerous for our community, and we are not going to stand for it.' Lewis said operation 'Devil in Disguise' is not over in Greenville County. The investigation statewide will continue as they work to make South Carolina safer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
State unveils new indictments in years-long drug trafficking investigation in Upstate
(WSPA) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Monday a new round of indictments connected to a multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug trafficking in Upstate counties. On Monday, Wilson announced the state's 'Devil in Disguise' investigation, a multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug trafficking across the Upstate, had charges for more than 108 defendants spread across multiple Upstate Counties on more than 380 charges related to drug trafficking and similar crimes. 'These new State Grand Jury indictments are the result of the hard work of law enforcement, prosecutors, and staff from many jurisdictions,' Wilson said. 'We will continue to aggressively fight drug traffickers with every resource we have.' According to the Greenville County Coroner's Office, Greenville County had 278 drug-related overdose deaths in 2022, most of which were related to fentanyl trafficking. In response to the growing number of overdose deaths, the Greenville County Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began what eventually became the 'Devil in Disguise' investigation. Previous story: 64 charged with fentanyl trafficking, related overdose deaths in the Upstate, AG says The investigation involved cooperation with the Attorney General's State Grand Jury Division, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor Walt Wilkins' Office, the United States Attorney's Office, the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit, South Carolina National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, Greenville County Sheriff's Office, Pickens County Sheriff's Office, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Greenville County Coroner's Office, Pickens County Coroner's Office, Easley Police Department, Pickens Police Department, Greenville Police Department, Travelers Rest Police Department, Greer Police Department, Mauldin Police Department, and the Fountain Inn Police Department. The Attorney General's Office said the investigation has seized or recovered more than 97 pounds of cocaine, 8 pounds of fentanyl and 22 pounds of meth. Investigators have also seized more than $1 million in cash and multiple firearms. Many of those drugs, Wilson's office claims, are tied to Mexican cartel organizations. His office claimed cartels would have members of their organization already within the United States fly to different locations to distribute shipments of cocaine, ultimately resulting in hundreds of kilograms being trafficked into South Carolina. They also said Mexican cartels would coordinate with members of their organization who are in prison in the United States to have large loads of fentanyl smuggled into the country, then have other members of the organization transport the drugs to South Carolina. Bond hearings for some of the newer defendants will occur on at the Richland County Courthouse. We will update this story as new details become 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
