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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Man runs in front of a moving truck
VEREENIGING.- A bloodied Mjayeli Security Services uniform might be the only thing left that could prove the identity of a man that allegedly threw himself in front of a moving truck on the Boy Louw Road, near Steelpark, Vereeniging on Tuesday evening. It is said that on Tuesday evening a truck driver was driving at Boy Louw, Vereeniging direction, when he suddenly saw an unknown person waving in the road and further ran in front of the moving truck. He then tried to avoid him, but (unfortunately) it was already late. 'The African male did not have any identification document/card on him, but he had Mjayeli Security Services uniform in his possession. He was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services and taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation, said Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane. She further advised, 'To enhance safety while walking at night, pedestrians should prioritize visibility and be aware of their surroundings. Wearing bright or reflective clothing, carrying a flashlight, and walking on the right-hand side of the road (where possible) are key strategies. Additionally, pedestrians should avoid crossing in the middle of the street and make eye contact with drivers before crossing.' The Station Commander Brigadier Sibongile Ndaba would like to thank the SAPS members, EMS, and Emfuleni Traffic for their speedy response to the scene, as their swift response made it easier for other motorists to use the road. Any person who may need Vereeniging police can contact Vereeniging SAPS on 082 558 2348, 10111, 08600 10111, 112 or alternatively via MySAPS At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-05-2025
- The Citizen
Man's body found next to Azania stream
SEBOKENG.- The Sebokeng police have opened an inquest after a man's body was found floating in a stream next to Azania, in Sebokeng, on Monday. The police were summoned to Azania where it was alleged that a human body was seen floating in the stream, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane, Sebokeng police spokesperson, said. 'On arrival at the scene, the members found a decomposed body of a man in his late forties floating in the stream. He was declared dead by the EMS and taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation.' The police plead with the public to assist in locating the family of the deceased, and if anyone has recently reported their loved one as missing, they are requested to go to Sebokeng SAPS for further assistance. Furthermore, anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information can contact Sebokeng SAPS anonymously on 082 498 9563, 112, 08600 10111, 10111 or via MySAPS. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- The Citizen
Concealment of birth investigated in Sonderwater
SEBOKENG. – A case of concealment of birth is being investigated after a foetus was found in Sonderwater recently. Sebokeng police spokesperson Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that police were called by community members about the discovery at a bridge. 'Upon arrival, police found a foetus lying in the water next to a burst sewage pipe, still attached to the umbilical cord and the placenta,' Mokhachane explained. The foetus was declared dead by emergency medical services, and the body was taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation. The police urge community members to assist them with any information about a person who was pregnant in the surrounding areas but is no longer pregnant, and if they know of someone who was pregnant and has recently visited the area. Any person who may have information about the person who discarded the foetus can contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 08600 10111, 10111, or 112 or via the MySAPS App. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-04-2025
- The Citizen
Gauteng tavern dispute turns deadly: 2 killed
Sebokeng police are investigating a double murder after two men, aged 37 and 39, were murdered in Zone 10 in Sebokeng, Gauteng, early yesterday morning. Sedibeng Ster reports that the men were drinking at Faida's tavern and had an argument. Both were ordered to leave the premises, and while they were outside the tavern, a fight erupted. One of the men allegedly stabbed the other in the upper body several times. A few seconds later, the suspect who stabbed the deceased was shot several times by an unknown gunman who fled the scene. 'Both males were declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services and taken to Forensic Pathology Services. 'The cause of the stabbing and shooting is unknown… Police plead with the public to assist with any information that may help with investigations,' says Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane. Anyone who has information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563. Alternatively, call 112, 10111, 08600 10111 or report information via the MySAPS App. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
05-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Gwinnett Medical Examiner's office wins lawsuit against ex-employees over overtime pay
The Brief A jury has ruled in favor of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's office in a lawsuit filed by seven former employees over what they claimed were unpaid overtime hours. The employees told FOX 5 that they sometimes worked 100 hours a week but were only paid for 40 hours. The jury found that the employees were classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and not owed back pay. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A jury has decided not to award seven former employees who sued the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's office over what they claimed were unpaid overtime hours. The former investigators filed the lawsuit in 2021 against Dr. Carol Terry and Forensic Pathology Services, the private company hired by Gwinnett County to handle all death investigations. After a two-week trial, the jury ruled in favor of Terry and Forensic Pathology Services. MORE:Former investigators sue Gwinnett Medical Examiner, accusing her of ignoring federal law The backstory Gwinnett is the only metro Atlanta county that outsources death investigations. Forensic Pathology Services is paid around $1.5 million each year and has worked with the county since 2006. Former investigators told the FOX 5 I-Team that they were assigned to work nights and weekends to handle death scenes. The employees claimed that they sometimes worked 100 hours a week but were only paid for 40 hours. "You're literally falling asleep in the morgue because you haven't had any rest," said Ashley Bryant, one of the investigators involved in the lawsuit. Terry argued that the employees were salaried and exempt from overtime rules. After an employee filed a Department of Labor complaint, she limited her staff to a 40-hour workweek. "I want to do what's right and I want to comply with federal law," Terry told the FOX 5 I-Team. "And I intend to." What they're saying After deliberating for over an hour, the jury ruled that the former employees were not owed back pay due to their job classification. In a press release after the jury's verdict, a spokesperson for Forensic Pathology Services claimed that the employees used their workdays to do personal errands and had part-time jobs and side businesses. "Dr. Terry had faced claims of allegedly improperly classifying employees and allegedly failing to pay overtime," the spokesperson wrote. "Contrary to those allegations, the jury concluded that Dr. Terry's forensic death investigators, employed and empowered by the Georgia Death Investigations Act, were properly classified as administratively exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act." What's next It is not clear if the ex-employees plan to appeal the ruling. The Source Information for this report came from previous FOX 5 I-Team investigations into Forensic Pathology Services and a release after the verdict in favor of the company.
