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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Voices rise in tribute to late activist
Mohlakeng Ramosa Hall was recently energised with spirit and vibrancy when Clap and Tap Gospel performed, featuring the hosts Living Hope alongside the popular ensemble of this genre, Lejoe La Motheo from Thembisa. According to Living Hope founder and co-ordinator Hope Majadibodu, the concert was a tribute to the late political activist Dennis Mangope, who tragically passed away in 2022. 'Dennis was more than a friend to me, hence I saw it befitting to host an event of this magnitude for a dear friend. We all grew together, and he also supported our stages and concerts. We were in the army,' said Hope. The funeral service for Dennis appeared on After Tears, a reality show on Moja Love DStv channel 157, where Hope expressed his heartfelt reflections about his relationship with Dennis. Many members of the Clap and Tap audience could not restrain themselves and got up to dance and sing along with the Ekurhuleni-based choir, led by their iconic lead singer, Tebogo Chauke. As is customary with Clap and Tap events, audience members were seen approaching the stage for an encore or simply to show appreciation for the music. I'm at a loss for words to describe this gesture, but to just say I'm more than satisfied,' said Moipone Mangope, the wife of the late activist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Ben Whittaker bursts into tears in press conference after beating Liam Cameron as he opens up on abuse
BEN WHITTAKER burst into tears in his press conference after beating Liam Cameron. The boxer opened up on the online abuse he was subjected to following his withdrawal from the clash with Cameron last October. 4 4 4 4 Whittaker, 27, was slammed as a "quitter" by members of the boxing fraternity. It came after he withdrew from the fight following a fall over the top rope in the fifth round. As a result he was met with loud boos on his walk to the ring to face Cameron in their rematch on Sunday night. But it was Whittaker who finished the victor following the rematch with Cameron. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist stopped his rival in just the second round at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham. Following the fight, he opened up on what had been a tough six months, which saw him burst into tears in an emotional press conference. He said: "Truthfully, nothing has changed if I'm honest. "I knew I should be doing that to people like Liam Cameron, no disrespect, but it was the six months out. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Stuff like my brother had two daughters, I couldn't really enjoy it too much because of what I was going through online. "And it didn't really bother me, but even close friends, people that I classed as family, left me. Ben Whittaker DESTROYS bitter rival Liam Cameron in second round of rematch before raging at opponent's corner "They had a lot to say about me, but it was a great time to go back to the old Ben Whittaker." Whittaker also admitted that he became humbled in the six months following the first fight with Cameron. He made a change as he replaced his coach, Joby Clayton, with Andy Lee at the Ballbrack Boxing Club in Dublin. He added: "Before the Olympics, I locked in, I trained hard and I dedicated the sport. "My life was moving at 100 miles per hour. Like I say, I come from a humble household where not a lot of stuff was given to us, so to be in the position where everything is coming at me at free will, it was amazing. "But that six months out really humbled me, got me closer to God, and the small people around me are just what I needed. "I went to the gym daily, took away the cameras, took away the social media and just got back to the old Ben. "I want to thank my church as well, Living Hope, because I went through that door very quietly and kept myself to myself, and they brought the old Ben out of me. "I got a text from Andy Lee. A lot of people were laughing behind my back, but he came to me and said, 'Come to Ireland, and I truly believe we can get the old Ben Whittaker back'. "We trained hard, and after a couple of days he said 'You're going to knock him out'. "And I just believed in him, he believed in me, and I went out there and did what I was supposed to do in Saudi." deny spitting at Cameron's trainer. He was almost slapped by the trainer after he had showboated in his face.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Aurora woman gets probation after biting officer, threatening others with knife
AURORA, Mo. — An Aurora woman who allegedly threatened two children with a knife and bit a police officer while being placed under arrest last year has pleaded guilty to charges. According to online court documents, Brittany K. Gould has pleaded guilty to charges of second and third degree assault, both felonies, and misdemeanor fourth-degree domestic assault. Gould was sentenced to five years of supervised probation under a suspended imposition of sentence for the felony charges, as well as 10 days in jail for the misdemeanor charge, with credit for time served in jail. PREVIOUS STORY: Aurora woman charged after biting officer, threatening others with knife As a condition of her probation, Gould must complete a Living Hope addiction recovery program. As a result of her plea arraignment, four of Gould's original charges from the incident — felony unlawful use of a weapon, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and two counts of misdemeanor second-degree endangering the welfare of a child — were dropped. According to previous Ozarks First coverage, officers with the Aurora Marionville Police Department (AMPD) responded at around 10:18 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2024, for reports that Gould was threatening the residents of the home she was at. A probable cause statement from AMPD said Gould threatened two juveniles with a large kitchen knife, as well as two other people who were in the home. When officers were trying to take Gould into custody, documents say she bit one officer and broke skin during the altercation knowing she has hepatitis C. Gould also attempted to bite and threatened another officer, saying she would break the officer's nose and 'f*** her up.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
