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The Herald
4 days ago
- The Herald
Family of slain municipal official welcomes life sentences for killers
Though it took almost six years to see justice, the family of the slain official of the Alfred Duma local municipality, Oscar Simingaye Hlatshwayo, who was gunned down while on his way to work in 2019, says it's satisfied with the justice meted out to his killers. The Madadeni regional court on Wednesday sentenced Nomaswazi Angel Shabalala, Mondli Mabaso, Mduduzi James Zakes Njuza and Nqobile Brown Ngcobo to life imprisonment for the murder which they committed in February 2019 in the Ladysmith area. Hlatshwayo's wife, Zinhle, said that since her husband's demise, she had never found the time to grieve and this was often compounded by having to attend the marathon trial. 'I have double emotions now. It almost feels as if I have just been informed about my husband's death. While I appreciate that justice has been served, I feel I have been robbed of the pillar, my friend and husband,' said Zinhle. Hlatshwayo was employed as an executive director for technical services at the municipality, while Shabalala worked there as director. Shabalala and the others had decided to kill Hlatshwayo. On February 7 2019, Hlatshwayo left his home for work in his car. The assailants set up an ambush on his route to work. This was done at a busy intersection with a traffic signal, where motor vehicles were forced to navigate slowly. They fired several shots at the motor vehicle driven by Hlatshwayo. He was struck and died at the scene due to gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Zinhle said it was heartbreaking to see that her late husband's colleagues were behind his murder. She said Shababala had also come to their home to convey her sympathies. 'At the time, we did not know she was the one behind my husband's death. Even till now, she has never shown remorse. It breaks my heart because she knew my husband's humble beginnings as they all grew up together. She also knew me,' said Hlatshwayo. During the trial, prosecutor Cyril Selepe led the evidence of two Section 204 witnesses, video footage, cellphone evidence and ballistic reports. In aggravation of sentence, Selepe handed in a victim impact statement compiled by Hlatshwayo's wife and facilitated by court preparation officer Victoria Griffiths. In her statement, she said that her husband was her best friend and the breadwinner of their family. She said that he took care of them and even provided for their extended family members. She said that she and her children are struggling to cope with the loss. She said the incident had taken a heavy toll not only on their four children but on the extended family and the community. 'My eldest child struggled with depression and is full of anger. My twins were unborn at the time of the incident. Even members of the community had benefited from my husband's goodwill,' said Hlatshwayo. All four of the accused were sentenced to life imprisonment and declared unfit to possess a firearm. TimesLIVE
CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Police received ‘multiple' calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent two to hospital
An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson LADYSMITH — Police on Vancouver Island say they've arrested a driver after a head-on crash at a highway intersection in Ladysmith, B.C., on Saturday. Nanaimo RCMP say they received multiple calls about an aggressive driver of a Dodge Ram on the Trans Canada Highway in the minutes before the truck crashed head-on with a Nissan Sentra. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of the highway and Timberlands Road in Ladysmith around 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Mounties say the truck was reported to be speeding and hitting other vehicles while running red lights, and the crash happened at a 'high rate of speed' after the Dodge allegedly ran a red light, which they say caused significant front end damage to the smaller car. Police say the truck kept going after the crash in the wrong direction in the northbound lane before hitting a median, and the driver fled before being picked up by police. Police say both people in the Nissan were taken to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services, and investigators are looking to speak with people who may have seen the truck swerving onto sidewalks, running red lights and hitting a maroon coloured sedan on Aug. 2 just before 7 p.m. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2025.
CBC
7 days ago
- CBC
Police received 'multiple' calls before Ladysmith, B.C., crash sent 2 to hospital
Police on Vancouver Island say they've arrested a driver after a head-on crash at a highway intersection in Ladysmith, B.C., on Saturday. Nanaimo RCMP say they received multiple calls about an aggressive driver of a Ram 1500 on the Trans-Canada Highway in the minutes before the truck crashed head-on with a Nissan Sentra. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of the highway and Timberlands Road in Ladysmith around 7 p.m. Saturday. Mounties say the truck was reported to be speeding and hitting other vehicles while running red lights, and the crash happened at a "high rate of speed" after the Ram 1500 allegedly ran a red light, which they say caused significant front end damage to the smaller car. After the crash the truck kept going in the wrong direction in the northbound lane before hitting a median, RCMP say, and the driver fled before being picked up by police. Police say both people in the Nissan were taken to hospital by B.C. Emergency Health Services, and investigators are looking to speak with people who may have seen the truck swerving onto sidewalks, running red lights and hitting a maroon-coloured sedan on Aug. 2 just before 7 p.m.
The Herald
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Ladysmith Black Mambazo honoured with prestigious award
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are beaming with pride after being honoured with a prestigious award by Ukhozi FM at the Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival to celebrate 65 years of excellence. The group, known for their distinctive isicathamiya music, were recognised for their contributions to the growth and nurturing of umculo wesintu , South Africa's indigenous music. In their acceptance speech, the group thanked Ukhozi FM for this recognition. 'We stand humbled and honoured. Ukhozi FM celebrated us for the role we've played in nurturing and growing umculo wesintu — our indigenous music. From the hills of Ladysmith to stages around the world, we've carried the sounds of our ancestors with pride,' said Sibongiseni Tshabalala, the son of the founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Tshabalala. 'Thank you, Ukhozi FM, for this beautiful recognition. Siyabonga, thank you for walking this journey with us.' The group were among other notable artists — Nothembi Mkhwebane, Ringo and Makhadzi — who graced the stage with captivating performances.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pamela Anderson hails the 'freedom' of walking red carpets 'without a stitch of make-up' as she challenges beauty norms
has revealed the 'freedom' she feels walking red carpets 'without a stitch of make-up'. Speaking in a new interview as she covered Harper's Bazaar UK's July / August issue, the actress, 57, told of how she is 'surrendering to who she really is.' Back in 2023, Pamela made the liberating experience to stop wearing makeup, which she has credited with making her feel more comfortable in her own skin and 'a little rebellious.' In the accompanying cover shoot, the Baywatch star showed off her natural complexion and new cropped hairstyle. She explained: 'I think that with AI technology and filters, people are becoming kind of boring-looking. I want to challenge beauty norms. I've always been a rebel. 'I never see somebody and think, 'I want to look like that.' I just want to see who I am. A some point you have to say, 'This is all I've got.' Surrender to it. And it's real happiness.' Pamela added: 'It's freedom to know you can walk on a red carpet without a stitch of make-up on. I mean, why can't I? Men do it all the time.' The model left Los Angeles for her hometown, Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, Canada, a few years ago in a bid to 'remember who she was.' She explained: 'I love poetry, film and music, and I feel like I'm just trying to live this part of my life as authentically as possible. 'I don't know what my next incarnation will be, but right now, I want to peel it back. Clean up a little bit and just see: who am I?' Pamela is best known for starring on Baywatch for five seasons, from 1992 to 1997, as the iconic role of C.J. Parker, a stunning lifeguard. Last year, she received critical acclaim for her 2024 drama The Last Showgirl and earned a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. Next up is a starring role in the anticipated reboot of The Naked Gun alongside Liam Neeson, which is set for release August 8. Earlier this year, a source told that Pamela is delighted that she is 'being applauded for her toned-down looks and recognised for her true talent.' They said: 'Pamela has gotten so much positive feedback from women all over the world for her natural glow up. She has become an icon who is now known for baring her all-natural self. 'While Pam recognises that a little more make up would have gone fabulous with her gown, she also realises that this is not true to who she is anymore. 'To do herself up – whether at the awards or anywhere else for that matter – would make her not true to herself.' The insider added that 'part of her motivation' to cut back on her glam was because she wanted to 'strip away her Barbwire image and Baywatch personification' - and be viewed 'as a serious actor.' She confirmed that she 'still wears light makeup from time to time' and that she has not sworn off make-up forever, instead just changing her relationship with it. The July/August issue of Harpers Bazaar UK is on sale from 19 June.
