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The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Fire detectors installed at Dakota Beach informal settlement
ETHEKWINI deputy mayor Zandile Myeni visited the disaster-prone Dakota Beach informal settlement in Prospecton on July 29 to oversee the installation of fire and smoke detectors aimed at improving safety for residents. Also read: Fire devastates Dakota Beach informal settlement The devices, donated by Astron Energy, are part of a broader effort to address the ongoing risks faced by communities living in high-density, informal housing areas. Dakota Beach has experienced several devastating fires over the years, with many families losing homes and belongings. 'We are taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of fire and improve emergency response. We're grateful to Astron Energy for supporting the municipality's efforts to protect our most vulnerable residents,' said Myeni. The installation marks the beginning of a phased rollout of safety technology across other informal settlements in the region. Municipal officials and local disaster management teams were on site to demonstrate how the detectors work and educate residents on fire prevention measures. Astron Energy representatives said the donation forms part of their corporate social investment initiatives, focusing on community safety and resilience. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
a day ago
Hawaii judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of unarmed Black man
HONOLULU -- A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday brought by the widow of an unarmed Black man shot by Honolulu police in 2021. The killing of Lindani Myeni on April 14, 2021, drew international attention, including from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton. Myeni, 29, was a South African national who had recently moved to Hawaii, where his wife grew up. Authorities have said Myeni was acting strangely and entered a home uninvited, and a frightened tourist staying there called 911. Myeni punched responding officers, leaving one with facial fractures and a concussion, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said previously. Police tried other deterrence methods, including deploying a stun gun that was not effective on Myeni, before an officer fired a volley of three shots, Alm said in finding that the officers' use of force was justified. Myeni continued punching an officer even after he was shot once in the chest, Alm said. Honolulu attorneys had recommended paying $1.5 million to settle the lawsuit last year, but it never went to a vote before the full city council and the case went to trial. Trial started July 14 and testimony included Myeni's widow, Lindsay Myeni, taking the stand, according to her lawyers. Plaintiffs rested their case Friday. The city filed a motion for dismissal that same day, arguing that no evidence was presented showing that the officers acted with malice and are immune from liability. Judge Karin Holma granted the motion Tuesday, according to court records. Her ruling came after seven days of testimony including video of the incident showing an officer 'hiding behind a flashlight and refusing to say he was a police officer,' according to a statement from lawyers representing Myeni's widow. 'While we wish the jury could have decided this, at least the appellate court can now review the record," attorney James Bickerton said in the statement. A mistrial would have also been possible in the case because three jurors were sick with Covid, said another Myeni attorney, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton. According to an addendum to Myeni's autopsy report, which was obtained by The Associated Press in 2023, Myeni was a former professional rugby player who suffered from a degenerative brain disease often found in football players and other athletes subjected to repeated head trauma. Brain tissue was sent to the Boston University CTE Center, which found Myeni suffered from stage three chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Commonly known as CTE, the disease can only be diagnosed posthumously.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hawaii judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of unarmed Black man
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday brought by the widow of an unarmed Black man shot by Honolulu police in 2021. The killing of Lindani Myeni on April 14, 2021, drew international attention, including from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton. Myeni, 29, was a South African national who had recently moved to Hawaii, where his wife grew up. Authorities have said Myeni was acting strangely and entered a home uninvited, and a frightened tourist staying there called 911. Myeni punched responding officers, leaving one with facial fractures and a concussion, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said previously. Police tried other deterrence methods, including deploying a stun gun that was not effective on Myeni, before an officer fired a volley of three shots, Alm said in finding that the officers' use of force was justified. Myeni continued punching an officer even after he was shot once in the chest, Alm said. Honolulu attorneys had recommended paying $1.5 million to settle the lawsuit last year, but it never went to a vote before the full city council and the case went to trial. Trial started July 14 and testimony included Myeni's widow, Lindsay Myeni, taking the stand, according to her lawyers. Plaintiffs rested their case Friday. The city filed a motion for dismissal that same day, arguing that no evidence was presented showing that the officers acted with malice and are immune from liability. Judge Karin Holma granted the motion Tuesday, according to court records. Her ruling came after seven days of testimony including video of the incident showing an officer 'hiding behind a flashlight and refusing to say he was a police officer,' according to a statement from lawyers representing Myeni's widow. 'While we wish the jury could have decided this, at least the appellate court can now review the record,' attorney James Bickerton said in the statement. A mistrial would have also been possible in the case because three jurors were sick with Covid, said another Myeni attorney, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton. According to an addendum to Myeni's autopsy report, which was obtained by The Associated Press in 2023, Myeni was a former professional rugby player who suffered from a degenerative brain disease often found in football players and other athletes subjected to repeated head trauma. Brain tissue was sent to the Boston University CTE Center, which found Myeni suffered from stage three chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Commonly known as CTE, the disease can only be diagnosed posthumously.
Washington Post
a day ago
- Washington Post
Hawaii judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of unarmed Black man
HONOLULU — A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday brought by the widow of an unarmed Black man shot by Honolulu police in 2021. The killing of Lindani Myeni on April 14, 2021, drew international attention, including from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton. Myeni, 29, was a South African national who had recently moved to Hawaii, where his wife grew up. Authorities have said Myeni was acting strangely and entered a home uninvited, and a frightened tourist staying there called 911. Myeni punched responding officers, leaving one with facial fractures and a concussion, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said previously. Police tried other deterrence methods, including deploying a stun gun that was not effective on Myeni, before an officer fired a volley of three shots, Alm said in finding that the officers' use of force was justified. Myeni continued punching an officer even after he was shot once in the chest, Alm said. Honolulu attorneys had recommended paying $1.5 million to settle the lawsuit last year, but it never went to a vote before the full city council and the case went to trial. Trial started July 14 and testimony included Myeni's widow, Lindsay Myeni, taking the stand, according to her lawyers. Plaintiffs rested their case Friday. The city filed a motion for dismissal that same day, arguing that no evidence was presented showing that the officers acted with malice and are immune from liability. Judge Karin Holma granted the motion Tuesday, according to court records. Her ruling came after seven days of testimony including video of the incident showing an officer 'hiding behind a flashlight and refusing to say he was a police officer,' according to a statement from lawyers representing Myeni's widow. 'While we wish the jury could have decided this, at least the appellate court can now review the record,' attorney James Bickerton said in the statement. A mistrial would have also been possible in the case because three jurors were sick with Covid, said another Myeni attorney, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton. According to an addendum to Myeni's autopsy report, which was obtained by The Associated Press in 2023, Myeni was a former professional rugby player who suffered from a degenerative brain disease often found in football players and other athletes subjected to repeated head trauma. Brain tissue was sent to the Boston University CTE Center, which found Myeni suffered from stage three chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Commonly known as CTE, the disease can only be diagnosed posthumously.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Associated Press
Hawaii judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of unarmed Black man
HONOLULU (AP) — A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday brought by the widow of an unarmed Black man shot by Honolulu police in 2021. The killing of Lindani Myeni on April 14, 2021, drew international attention, including from civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton. Myeni, 29, was a South African national who had recently moved to Hawaii, where his wife grew up. Authorities have said Myeni was acting strangely and entered a home uninvited, and a frightened tourist staying there called 911. Myeni punched responding officers, leaving one with facial fractures and a concussion, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said previously. Police tried other deterrence methods, including deploying a stun gun that was not effective on Myeni, before an officer fired a volley of three shots, Alm said in finding that the officers' use of force was justified. Myeni continued punching an officer even after he was shot once in the chest, Alm said. Honolulu attorneys had recommended paying $1.5 million to settle the lawsuit last year, but it never went to a vote before the full city council and the case went to trial. Trial started July 14 and testimony included Myeni's widow, Lindsay Myeni, taking the stand, according to her lawyers. Plaintiffs rested their case Friday. The city filed a motion for dismissal that same day, arguing that no evidence was presented showing that the officers acted with malice and are immune from liability. Judge Karin Holma granted the motion Tuesday, according to court records. Her ruling came after seven days of testimony including video of the incident showing an officer 'hiding behind a flashlight and refusing to say he was a police officer,' according to a statement from lawyers representing Myeni's widow. 'While we wish the jury could have decided this, at least the appellate court can now review the record,' attorney James Bickerton said in the statement. A mistrial would have also been possible in the case because three jurors were sick with Covid, said another Myeni attorney, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton. According to an addendum to Myeni's autopsy report, which was obtained by The Associated Press in 2023, Myeni was a former professional rugby player who suffered from a degenerative brain disease often found in football players and other athletes subjected to repeated head trauma. Brain tissue was sent to the Boston University CTE Center, which found Myeni suffered from stage three chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Commonly known as CTE, the disease can only be diagnosed posthumously.
