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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Counterfeit Breitling, Springboks and Sundowns: massive confiscation by police
Police seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R156 million. Springboks jersey and caps were among the items seized by police. Picture: Saps. Breitling watches, Springboks jerseys and caps and Mamelodi Sundowns tops were among the counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R156 million seized by police during nationwide operations in recent weeks. The operations were led by the National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods unit, with support from Public Order Policing (POP), the South African Revenue Services (SARS) Customs and Enforcement team, counterfeit depot officials, brand protectors, and private security personnel. Seizure Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said in the past three weeks, the integrated team executed search-and-seizure warrants targeting shops in Marabastad, Mokopane, Mbombela, Bela Bela, Mookghopong, and Modimolle. 'During these takedowns, the team seized more than 23 000 items imitating high-end designer brands that include clothing, shoes, bags, caps, and watches, as well as counterfeit jewellery, sunglasses, perfumes, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 'Also amongst the seized items are sports apparel that bears the Springboks trademark and other well-known brands. These counterfeit items were seized outside Mbombela stadium and Loftus stadium respectively during recent Springbok rugby games against visiting countries,' van Wyks said. Breitling watches, Springboks jerseys and caps and Mamelodi Sundowns tops were among the counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R156 million seized by police during nationwide operations in recent weeks. Pictures: Saps @TheCitizen_News July 27, 2025 ALSO READ: Police seize fake Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Rolexes in Bloemfontein Counterfeit goods Van Wyk the team also confiscated illicit cigarettes valued at over R50 000. 'The Counterfeit Goods Act aims to combat the trade in counterfeit goods by protecting trademarks, copyrights, and certain mark owners from the unlawful use of their intellectual property on goods and preventing such counterfeit goods from entering the market. 'Saps remains committed to eradicating the illegal trade in counterfeit goods in an effort to protect consumers, support legitimate businesses, and ensure the integrity of South Africa's economy,' van Wyk said. Rolexes Last month, police seized fake products, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, high-end sneakers and Rolexes valued at more than R19 million. Six foreign nationals were also arrested during separate takedown operations in Bloemfontein. Van Wyk said search and seizure warrants were executed in accordance with the Customs and Excise Act at targeted shops in the Bloemfontein CBD. ALSO READ: Report reveals 1 in 5 alcoholic drinks are fake: Here's how to spot them
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Groom's ‘rude' seven-word statement about his wife goes viral as people say they'd ‘die of embarrassment'
A GROOM has come under fire for his ''rude'' seven-word remark at the altar just moments after his gorgeous bride walked down the aisle. Entrepreneur James Hachem, once named in 2 The pair tied the knot in Italy earlier this summer - however, it's the groom's 'rude' remark that got everyone talking Credit: tiktok/@antoniahachem 2 The shocking comment has taken the internet by storm, sparking a fierce debate on TikTok Credit: tiktok/@antoniahachem Shortly before the loved-up pair exchanged their vows in front of 140 guests, the happy groom blurted out: '''F*** me, does she not look insane?'' The groom's shocking comment in After the remark, the attendees erupted into laughter, breaking into applause and cheers. As his bride waved to the their friends and family, James, from Australia, can be seen wiping away tears. read more on relationships ''Everyone take a deep breath... today is the day that's going to live in our hearts and our memory,'' the marriage celebrant said. Antonia shared the footage on ''I would die of embarrassment,'' one said. Most read in Fabulous ''That ruined the classy moment,'' another chimed in. ''He's nervous, he blurted out what he was thinking - kinda cute,'' one suggested. Watch the shock moment furious Mafs Australia groom hangs up on wife after fleeing the show leaving her 'sick to the core' ''I would be mortified,'' someone else thought. Some took particular issue with the groom for his ''disrespectful'' choice of words. ''Why the foul language?'' one wondered. However, many saw the funny side as they agreed with the Aussie entrepreneur, with one saying: ''She absolutely does look stunning. Valid as f***. Congratulations.'' Why it's time to ditch wedding favours once and for all By Josie Griffiths, Deputy Digital Fabulous Editor and bride-to-be I'll tell you when, never, because there is NO universal gift everyone is going to love - unless you want to bankrupt yourself buying Rolexes and Tiffany jewellery, and even then they wouldn't be to everyone's taste. So why do brides still pile the stress (and expense) of wedding favours on top of everything else we have to organise? I've been to dozens of weddings over the past five years so when I got engaged, I already had a mental list of dos and don'ts for my own big day, and ditching wedding favours was firmly on it. The cost of buying an individual present for everyone coming is huge, meaning many couples try and keep it in the under-a-fiver category. But the reality is no-one wants a cheap, ill-thought-out keepsake - they'd probably rather one more free drink from the bar. It's not only that, wedding handbags are notoriously small, with no room to stuff an unexpected gift in, and catering waiters have a bad habit of whisking away the wedding favours when they're clearing the coffee mug off the tables. I bet none of my guests will even notice the lack of random gift on their dining table. If you really hate the idea of not buying something for your guests, charity donations are always a nice gesture. But the last thing your friends and family need is more random tat cluttering up their homes - so it's time to save them the guilt of binning your Etsy-bought keyring. ''When he said that in front of everyone, I started laughing but I know that he loves you,'' another shared. ''Can't get more Aussie than this - and yes she does look insane,'' one said, laughing as she agreed with how gorgeous the bride looked. ''He's not wrong,'' another added. Back in June, it was reported that the couple's lavish European wedding cost more than $1million (£866k), The couple looked absolutely besotted with each other as they happily danced after the ceremony, while guests clapped along. The fun didn't end there either, with the newlyweds later hoisted into the air on chairs inside the villa's ballroom and celebratory firework show. James is the son of world poker champ Joe Hachem, while Antonia is a social media influencer and content creator who boasts 214,000 followers on Instagram and a further 195,000 on TikTok.
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Groom's ‘rude' seven-word statement about his wife goes viral as people say they'd ‘die of embarrassment'
BAD GROOMING Groom's 'rude' seven-word statement about his wife goes viral as people say they'd 'die of embarrassment' A GROOM has come under fire for his ''rude'' seven-word remark at the altar just moments after his gorgeous bride walked down the aisle. Entrepreneur James Hachem, once named in the Forbes Rich List, tied the knot with content creator Antonia Apostolou in an lavish wedding ceremony at the idyllic Villa Pizzo in Lake Como earlier this summer. 2 The pair tied the knot in Italy earlier this summer - however, it's the groom's 'rude' remark that got everyone talking Credit: tiktok/@antoniahachem 2 The shocking comment has taken the internet by storm, sparking a fierce debate on TikTok Credit: tiktok/@antoniahachem Shortly before the loved-up pair exchanged their vows in front of 140 guests, the happy groom blurted out: '''F*** me, does she not look insane?'' The groom's shocking comment in the clip highlighted just how jaw-dropping the partner looked in an intricate lace gown featuring a low-cut fitted corset. After the remark, the attendees erupted into laughter, breaking into applause and cheers. As his bride waved to the their friends and family, James, from Australia, can be seen wiping away tears. ''Everyone take a deep breath... today is the day that's going to live in our hearts and our memory,'' the marriage celebrant said. Antonia shared the footage on her TikTok page, with the caption: ''Aussies in the middle of their elegant Italian ceremony.'' The short clip has been viewed more than 507,000 times - with viewers left divided over the groom's remarks. ''I would die of embarrassment,'' one said. ''That ruined the classy moment,'' another chimed in. ''He's nervous, he blurted out what he was thinking - kinda cute,'' one suggested. Watch the shock moment furious Mafs Australia groom hangs up on wife after fleeing the show leaving her 'sick to the core' ''I would be mortified,'' someone else thought. Some took particular issue with the groom for his ''disrespectful'' choice of words. ''Why the foul language?'' one wondered. However, many saw the funny side as they agreed with the Aussie entrepreneur, with one saying: ''She absolutely does look stunning. Valid as f***. Congratulations.'' Why it's time to ditch wedding favours once and for all By Josie Griffiths, Deputy Digital Fabulous Editor and bride-to-be Josie Griffiths said: When was the last time you spotted something in a shop window or browsed past it online and thought 'that would be the perfect gift for 120 of my closest friends, work colleagues, relatives and boyfriend's mate's partners I barely know'? I'll tell you when, never, because there is NO universal gift everyone is going to love - unless you want to bankrupt yourself buying Rolexes and Tiffany jewellery, and even then they wouldn't be to everyone's taste. So why do brides still pile the stress (and expense) of wedding favours on top of everything else we have to organise? I've been to dozens of weddings over the past five years so when I got engaged, I already had a mental list of dos and don'ts for my own big day, and ditching wedding favours was firmly on it. The cost of buying an individual present for everyone coming is huge, meaning many couples try and keep it in the under-a-fiver category. But the reality is no-one wants a cheap, ill-thought-out keepsake - they'd probably rather one more free drink from the bar. It's not only that, wedding handbags are notoriously small, with no room to stuff an unexpected gift in, and catering waiters have a bad habit of whisking away the wedding favours when they're clearing the coffee mug off the tables. I bet none of my guests will even notice the lack of random gift on their dining table. If you really hate the idea of not buying something for your guests, charity donations are always a nice gesture. But the last thing your friends and family need is more random tat cluttering up their homes - so it's time to save them the guilt of binning your Etsy-bought keyring. ''When he said that in front of everyone, I started laughing but I know that he loves you,'' another shared. ''Can't get more Aussie than this - and yes she does look insane,'' one said, laughing as she agreed with how gorgeous the bride looked. ''He's not wrong,'' another added. Back in June, it was reported that the couple's lavish European wedding cost more than $1million (£866k), Mail Online said. The couple looked absolutely besotted with each other as they happily danced after the ceremony, while guests clapped along. The fun didn't end there either, with the newlyweds later hoisted into the air on chairs inside the villa's ballroom and celebratory firework show. James is the son of world poker champ Joe Hachem, while Antonia is a social media influencer and content creator who boasts 214,000 followers on Instagram and a further 195,000 on TikTok.
Buzz Feed
20-07-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
21 Subtle Signs Someone Is Secretly Rich, But Hiding It
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling when I came across a post from user Againmrbrown on the popular Ask Reddit page asking, "What's a subtle sign someone is rich but hiding it?" and naturally, my curiosity was piqued. I thought the answers were fun enough to share, so here are some of the best: "'Are you rich?' 'Well, we are comfortable.'" "Dressed like Adam Sandler." "The lack of fucks given." "I used to teach English abroad. In one class we were doing our introductions, telling everyone our names and what we do. One guy introduced himself, and the whole class drew breath after he said his last name. Turns out he owned one of the biggest construction companies in the country. Guy carried a shabby briefcase and drove a beat-up RAV4. You couldn't tell he was loaded at all. My kind of guy." "I used to work with a guy who turned up late on his very first day. It was 1:30 in the afternoon when he arrived and said, 'To be fair, I'm the first person in my family to have a job in 500 years.'" "They can complain about costs, but it never stops them from doing necessary work or updating things. If you pay attention, you can notice who actually is stopped by barriers to purchasing things or buying services." "I used to work for Mercedes and Audi. The people who buy $150k cars outright are the ones who come in wearing almost-scruffy clothes. The people who come in wearing suits or chinos and sunglasses and Rolexes? They're not buying anything expensive." "The richest person I have ever met drove a 1999 Mercury and dressed like he delivers pizzas. He owns large apartment buildings around the country and works higher up at a large bank for his day job. Bought a $2 million house in cash and let it sit for two years while he did another $2 million of renovations, but looking at him, he's just a regular guy, no fancy clothes or 'I'm better than you' attitude. His favorite restaurant is Chili's, if that tells you anything." "They always prefer to spend money rather than time. I was waiting in line for a music festival with a friend. A festival we already had tickets to. He realized that the 'preferred' line was empty. So he straight up bought everyone in our crew preferred tickets, just so we could jump the line. That was, like, the only advantage. We literally all ended up with two tickets, because he didn't want to wait 20 minutes." "Wearing nameless clothes, no flashy brands or vending machine-style jewellery. You'll never hear them talking about money; if you do, they'll never remark about how much they have or earn, and if they're a stranger, they will probably lie about their job to keep you from suspecting them of having money." "Nice teeth and nice shoes. They also don't talk about money." "No debt. They buy stuff as they need it, without having to wait until payday or save up. Having money provides a degree of spontaneity that us non-rich can't grasp." "I've cooked for a lot of rich people. There's a big difference between people who grew up rich (were born into money) versus the people who made something for themselves." "Both are generally not going to be overly flashy if they're actually rich. People who are born into money usually don't realize that most of the world is struggling, so they'll talk about their multiple homes, travel, and other expensive experiences as if it's normal conversation, and like you should be able to relate. Most likely, they grew up sheltered and detached from reality. I've noticed these people are pretty socially awkward and don't have a lot of genuine friends in their lives, so they'll be REALLY tight with their immediate family. They'll have some flashy things, but it'll be silly expenses — a dumb sculpture, spending ridiculous amounts of money on their dog, a drug addiction, etc." "The people who earn their money are usually aware of the difference between them and most of the world. They can even still hold onto frugal tendencies. So it'll be more subtle clues: jewelry (on a woman, look at their ring), name brand or designer clothes, bags, sunglasses, how their hair, teeth, and skin look perfect, what kind of car they drive…" "When their 'old' clothes still look better than your brand new ones." "No cellphone case." "Their children are living in an expensive apartment, traveling a lot, have expensive hobbies, maybe even a severe coke habit. First generation rich are usually humble and not flashy, but that's very rare with subsequent generations." "They've got a certain ease in their attitude, never worrying about money or showing off, making decisions right then and there and not worrying about how to pay." "Having an extremely curated aesthetic and going away on trips with family more than once a year." "What's a big tell? How much someone spends on their hobbies." "They keep a Modigliani in the bathroom. (This happened to me: my partner, who was an art history major, commented after we left a very modest apartment that there was a Modigliani in the bathroom.)" And finally: "You can never really tell. There are fancy people who are rich and there are people who try to be fancy but are living in debt. There are people who look like crap who are filthy rich, and there are people who look like crap who are poor. Some rich people are humble, and others are assholes; you can never really tell unless you have access to their bank accounts." Tell me all your thoughts in the comments below. Or, if you have your own anecdote to add, feel free to leave that too! I love hearing what you have to say.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Luxury hotels and a Lamborghini: School captain ‘conned mates out of millions'
The Lamborghini, Rolexes and luxury hotels suggested the former captain of Ashfield Boy's High had struck it big with his fledgling betting company. However, police allege it was all a 'heinous' scam to extract millions of dollars from his fellow students. Court documents obtained by the Herald allege Chao Wang, aka Charlie Lotzke, had been living in Thailand for less than a year but was already wanted by local authorities, when he slipped out of the country and flew back to Sydney. It was welcome news to NSW Police detectives, who had been waiting almost two years to take Wang into custody. They finally got their wish last month, shortly after he landed. It was a dramatic fall from grace for the 2019 captain of the inner west school. Wang's friends told police he was 'intelligent, charismatic and well-liked,' but he allegedly confessed a massive gambling problem. The police documents claim that in 2021 Wang had been asking school friends to invest in his new company Lotzkebets, which he passed off as an online gambling platform. 'He would promise large returns on investment and produce falsified documents from banks and other businesses to gain the confidence of would-be victims,' the documents says. Many of Wang's friends, some of whom had known him since primary school, poured in tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars each as investors, police say. Wang allegedly used the fake documents to show he had secured large returns, which were ready to be transferred, and then asked his victims to pay an 'administrative fee' to unlock their money.
