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The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Entrepreneur founds tech company from YouTube education
For some high school graduates, getting into institutions of higher learning for further study is often difficult, so they end up taking a gap year. But a north high school graduate defied the odds when he ventured into the ICT and tech industry after taking a chance on an experiment. Owner of an ICT company, Katlego Shiri (34) of Montana, shared his journey of how he went from getting an education on YouTube to owning a tech company at 22 years of age. After high school, Shiri said he did not study further because he didn't know what he wanted to study. Shiri said for some income, he cultivated customers for his friend who worked for a tech company. Then one day, a local businesswoman wanted the friend to install a CCTV camera system at her pawnshop, but the friend was not available. 'With no prior experience, I decided to take on the job. I used a free YouTube video to learn how to install the system and, after some trial and error at home, I successfully completed the installation.' Shiri said soon thereafter, another request came in. He then realised there was a demand for these services among small businesses. He said that encouraged him to continue watching more YouTube videos to gain better knowledge. 'I learnt how CCTV systems actually work and the names and parts of installation equipment, and would spend most of my time practising what I had learnt.' He said more than 90% of what he knows about the ICT industry was learned from YouTube. 'With what I continuously learnt over time, I expanded my services to include internet, data, and voice-over-internet-protocol services, which have become essential for many entrepreneurs based in Pretoria,' he said. Shiri said YouTube education is like a university, just one that doesn't need a person to study for specific years to obtain a qualification. 'Learning on YouTube is tailor-made education because the lessons and training focus solely on what you ask for at that time,' he said. He advised the youth that, in a country facing an unemployment crisis, exploring YouTube to learn new skills and ideas is a viable path for people with limited resources. 'It is not an easy journey to self-educate, but with patience and determination, you can succeed in your journey.' Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Israel kills terrorist linked to Bibas murders, US citizen kidnappings
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said it had killed the terrorist leader responsible for the abduction of, and "likely personally involved" in the murder of, Shiri Bibas and her young sons, Kfir, 10-months old, and Ariel, four years old. Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, a senior commander in the Palestinian Mujahideen terrorist organization and who helped lead "several" attacks on the Nir Oz kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, has been "eliminated," the IDF said Friday. He was also responsible for the abductions and burial of Americans Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai, as well as the capture of Thai hostages. "As part of his role in the terrorist organization, Mohammad Awad was actively involved until his death in recruiting terror operatives in Judea and Samaria and within Israel, through whom he used to plan and carry out attacks against Israelis," the IDF said in a statement alongside the Israel Securities Authority. Nir Oz was one of the communities hardest hit in the Oct.7, 2023 attacks, and news of the Bibas family abduction caught global attention after brutal images surfaced of Shiri clutching her sons during their capture by the terrorists. Shiri's husband Yarden was also captured, though by Hamas terrorists, while trying to defend his family, and they were not held together. Yarden was released after 15 months in captivity in January, and the bodies of his wife and children were released in February. Hamas forced Yarden to be filmed while a fellow Israeli captive was coerced into telling him that his wife and sons had been killed by an Israeli air strike. Israel repeatedly denied the accusation, noting there was no intelligence to confirm it, and after receiving the bodies, conducted forensic analysis that showed they were killed "in cold blood" no later than November 2023. "The terrorists did not shoot the two young boys – they killed them with their bare hands. Afterward, they committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities," the then IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in late February. The IDF did not release details on the operation that killed Awad, noting only that he had been "struck and eliminated."
Korea Herald
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Landmark Korean blockbuster 'Shiri' gets 4K remaster
1999 spy thriller that sparked Korean cinema's blockbuster era returns to theaters March 19 "Shiri," the 1999 spy thriller that marked a watershed in Korean cinema, is set to return to theaters on March 19 in a 4K remastered version, distributor CJ ENM announced Thursday. Directed by Kang Je-kyu, "Shiri" follows South Korean intelligence agents Yu Jung-won (Han Suk-kyu) and Lee Jang-gil (Song Kang-ho) as they track North Korean operatives led by commander Park Mu-young (Choi Min-sik). The film broke new ground as Korea's first Hollywood-style blockbuster, featuring large-scale action sequences in urban settings including Seoul's Jamsil Stadium. The production holds a place in Korean film history in its blend of Hollywood's cinematic techniques with distinctly Korean themes. Unlike earlier domestic productions that typically relied on loosely connected episodic structures, "Shiri" employed a tight causal plot, rapid montage sequences and continuity editing techniques previously uncommon in Korean cinema. "Shiri" shattered box office records upon release, drawing over 6.2 million viewers nationwide. It outperformed James Cameron's "Titanic" in Seoul, pulling in 2.43 million viewers compared to "Titanic's" 1.97 million. The film had a modest budget of less than $3 million including marketing, but raked in $26.5 million domestically, with Japanese distribution bringing in an additional $17.6 million. The film's commercial success kicked off an investment boom in the Korean film industry insiders termed the "Shiri syndrome." This influx of capital paved the way for subsequent Korean blockbusters such as "JSA" (2000), "Silmido" (2003) and "Taegukgi" (2004). "Shiri" garnered multiple accolades at the 35th Baeksang Arts Awards, including best film and best director. The production also served as a career springboard for numerous actors who became mainstays of Korean cinema: Song Kang-ho later gained international acclaim in Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning "Parasite," while Choi Min-sik went on to star in Park Chan-wook's "Oldboy," which secured the Grand Prix at Cannes.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Berlin's Brandenburg Gate lit up to honour Bibas hostages in Israel
Berlin's Brandenburg Gate was lit up orange on Wednesday evening to mark the funeral of Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, who held German citizenship. Shiri and her sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed while held hostage by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, were buried in Israel on Wednesday. The landmark in the German capital was illuminated with the words "Never Forget" and "Bring Them Home Now." Ariel was only 4 years old and Kfir just 9 months old when they were abducted during the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks. Video footage of the frightened mother with her two red-haired sons during their abduction was seen around the world and the family became symbols of the unprecedented massacre which triggered the Gaza war. Shiri's body was handed over to Israel by Hamas on Friday, one day after the remains of her children. The coffin that Hamas initially gave to the Red Cross alongside the children contained the body of another, unknown woman. The mix-up - whether deliberate or accidental - caused great outrage in Israel. Following a forensic examination of the bodies, the military announced that the two children had been brutally murdered by the kidnappers in November 2023. Hamas, on the other hand, said they were killed in an Israeli airstrike. Tens of thousands of people took part in a public funeral march for the three Hamas victims in Israel on Wednesday, local media reported. Many people brought orange balloons in memory of the two red-haired boys.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hamas to release bodies of 4 dead hostages, Netanyahu says
Hamas will hand over the remains of four dead hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed on Wednesday. Additionally, Netanyahu's office said that the terror group is expected to deliver the hostages' remains without "ceremonies." Last week, Hamas was widely condemned for holding a ceremony with the coffins of four dead hostages: Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Shiri Bibas and Oded Lifshitz. The coffin that was supposed to contain Shiri Bibas' remains was later discovered to have the body of an unidentified Gazan woman. Shiri's remains were later returned to Israel. "These Hamas monsters also cynically refused to bring back the boys' mother, Shiri, and sent the body of a Gazan woman instead, in brazen violation of the agreement," Netanyahu said in a statement on Feb. 21. Israel's Un Ambassador Slams Hamas' 'Evil And Depraved' Display Of Hostages' Coffins Top United Nations officials, including the spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, condemned the ceremonies. U.N. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told the press that Secretary-General Guterres found the "parading of bodies and displaying of the coffins of the deceased hostages" to be "abhorrent and appalling." Read On The Fox News App In his statement, Türk cited international legal requirements for the returning of remains of the deceased, but did not specifically say that Hamas' ceremony violated international law. "We urge that all returns are conducted in privacy, and with respect and care," Türk said. "Under international law, any handover of the remains of [the] deceased must comply with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, ensuring respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families." Funeral Held For Shiri Bibas And Her Sons After Their Remains Handed Over By Hamas Many, however, were not satisfied with the statements from U.N. officials, with some critics slamming the international institution for its alleged lack of action after Oct. 7. "For 16 months, Israel has been fighting a deranged terrorist organization that places no value on human life, especially if it is Israeli or Jewish – all while international institutions like the UN refrained from condemning Hamas and formally demanding the immediate return of our hostages," Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon said in a statement to Fox News Digital. While Hamas released a list of the hostages whose bodies will supposedly be returned later today, Israel has not officially confirmed the identities of the deceased hostages. Oded Lifshitz, one of the slain hostages whose remains were returned last week, was laid to rest on Tuesday. His wife, Yocheved, delivered an emotional eulogy in which she vowed to fight to get the remaining hostages home. While Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were buried on Wednesday together in one casket, according to the Times of Israel. Yarden Bibas, who was also taken hostage on Oct. 7 but was later released, eulogized his wife and two young sons. He also apologized to his wife and sons for not being able to protect him during Hamas' brutal attacks. "Shiri, this is the closest I've been to you since October 7th, and I can't kiss or hug you, and it's breaking me," Yarden Bibas article source: Hamas to release bodies of 4 dead hostages, Netanyahu says
