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The South African
7 hours ago
- The South African
POLICE SEIZE DAGGA WORTH R7 MILLION IN MPUMALANGA
The police in Tonga confiscated dagga amounting to approximately R7 million in Sibange near Tonga, Mpumalanga, on Friday, 13 June 2025, following a high-speed chase with the Ehlanzeni District (Tonga Task Team). The task team was conducting a stop and search operation in the Sibange area when they stopped a grey VW Polo. However, the driver refused to stop, prompting a chase that went on for 10 kilometres. After the long chase, the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. Police recovered more than 20 compressed bags of dagga and confiscated the vehicle. 'The suspect eventually abandoned the vehicle in the Khombaso area and fled into nearby bushes. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 24 compressed bags of dagga, believed to be worth millions of rand,' read the police statement. The SAPS urged anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or to submit tip-offs via the MYSAPS App. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape, through Operation Vala Umgodi, has arrested eight suspects in connection with drugs. The eight suspects, aged between 24 and 49, were arrested during a multi-disciplinary, intelligence-driven operation conducted in the Frances Baard District. Operational teams discovered a significant quantity of abandoned dagga at the Beefmaster illegal mining site. The first five male suspects were arrested at a construction site in Rhodesdene for breaking the South African Immigration Laws after it was discovered that they had entered the country illegally. Furthermore, two more suspects were arrested in an informal settlement near Tlhageng, Galeshewe, for drug dealing. Police seized drugs, including methamphetamine (commonly known as Tik) and Mandrax tablets during the arrest. Lastly, a 31-year-old male suspect was apprehended in De Beershoogte, Barkly West, after also being found with suspected Tik and Mandrax tablets. The drugs were seized as evidence. The suspects are expected to appear before the Kimberley and Barkly West Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The police encouraged citizens to report any criminal activity anonymously on via the MySAPS App or by contacting the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- IOL News
Northern Cape man faces 20 years in prison for sister's repeated rape
The 33-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years of direct imprisonment by the Garies Regional Court for raping his sister over a four-year period. The Garies Regional Court has sentenced a 33-year-old man from Kharkams, Northern Cape, to 20 years of direct imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to repeatedly raping his biological sister over four years. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional Spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the abuse began in October 2020 when the accused, under the influence of the drug Tik, raped the victim after their mother and uncle, both intoxicated, left them alone at home. The victim was 19 years old at the time. The court heard that the assaults continued for years and took place inside the family home, a space that should have been a sanctuary. "A few days later, on June 5, 2024, the accused attempted to force himself on her again in front of their mother and uncle. When the complainant refused, the accused attacked both family members and threatened to kill their mother if she continued to resist," said Senokoatsane.
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Bizarre new ‘pink kneecap' beauty trend taking over Asia
A bizarre new beauty trend is taking hold in Asia, with one business in Thailand saying they've received over 500 requests a day for the treatment. Tik Ka Au shop in Bangkok has been bombarded with inquiries after offering a popular new cosmetic treatment that involves tattooing a bright pink circle on a client's kneecaps. Footage posted to store owner Tik's social media account shows dozens of women undergoing the treatment which is believed to enhance youthful appearance. The treatment is just the latest in a flurry of anti-ageing techniques taking Asia by storm. 'One of my regular [customers] came back from Vietnam and asked me to tattoo her kneecaps pink,' said Tik. 'I was curious, so I did some research, tested the techniques on friends, and eventually found the right procedure.' Tik says that results 'shocked' her customers who had never seen anything like it before. 'Now, I get more than 500 messages a day in my inbox from people asking about the service.' Each knee costs just 4,000 Baht ($186 AUD), however, unlike a regular tattoo, the ink will fade over time. Tik's unusual procedures don't stop there though. Her clinic also offers genital, elbow, armpit, heel and scalp tattooing for customers who are looking to maintain their youthful appearance. Videos on the clinic's TikTok, which now has close to 200,000 followers, also show women getting pink eyeliner tattooed, as well as face contouring. Pale skin with pink undertones has long been the beauty standard in the Far East, stretching back as far as the Geishas of Japan. A darker complexion in Asian countries has become synonymous with working in fields whereas a pale appearance is associated with living a more comfortable, cosmopolitan life, out of the sun. Skin colour has very much become a sign of social class. In the streets of Bangkok, it is not unusual to see locals shading themselves with umbrellas or long sleeves even during the hottest months of the year, in an attempt to avoid the sun's tanning rays. In 2016, Thai skincare company Seoul Secret advertised skin-whitening pills with the slogan 'white makes you win' alongside a Thai celebrity attributing her success to her pale complexion. The 50-second clip sparked outrage and accusations of racism within hours of being posted online. Despite societal backlash, the global skin lightening products market is expected to continue growing, with predictions reaching up to $16.42 billion USD by 2032. The trend shows no sign of slowing down with Tik's social media page gathering hundreds of thousands of followers from intrigued viewers.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Latest anti-aging obsession is getting inked with pink tattoos on these bizarre places
A bizarre new beauty trend is taking hold in Asia, with one business in Thailand saying they've received over 500 requests a day for the treatment. Tik Ka Au shop in Bangkok has been bombarded with inquiries after offering a popular new cosmetic treatment that involves tattooing a bright pink circle on a client's kneecaps. Footage posted to store owner Tik's social media account shows dozens of women undergoing the treatment which is believed to enhance youthful appearance. The treatment is just the latest in a flurry of anti-ageing techniques taking Asia by storm. 'One of my regular [customers] came back from Vietnam and asked me to tattoo her kneecaps pink,' said Tik. 'I was curious, so I did some research, tested the techniques on friends, and eventually found the right procedure.' 3 Footage posted to store owner Tik's social media account shows dozens of women undergoing the new tattoo trend which is believed to enhance youthful appearance. TikTok/@tikkaau Tik says that results 'shocked' her customers who had never seen anything like it before. 'Now, I get more than 500 messages a day in my inbox from people asking about the service.' Each knee costs just 4,000 Baht ($120 USD), however, unlike a regular tattoo, the ink will fade over time. Tik's unusual procedures don't stop there though. Her clinic also offers genital, elbow, armpit, heel and scalp tattooing for customers who are looking to maintain their youthful appearance. Videos on the clinic's TikTok, which now has close to 200,000 followers, also show women getting pink eyeliner tattooed, as well as face contouring. 3 Each knee costs just 4,000 Baht ($120 USD), however, unlike a regular tattoo, the ink will fade over time. TikTok/@tikkaau Pale skin with pink undertones has long been the beauty standard in the Far East, stretching back as far as the Geishas of Japan. A darker complexion in Asian countries has become synonymous with working in fields whereas a pale appearance is associated with living a more comfortable, cosmopolitan life, out of the sun. Skin colour has very much become a sign of social class. 3 Pale skin with pink undertones has long been the beauty standard in the Far East, stretching back as far as the Geishas of Japan. TikTok/@tikkaau In the streets of Bangkok, it is not unusual to see locals shading themselves with umbrellas or long sleeves even during the hottest months of the year, in an attempt to avoid the sun's tanning rays. In 2016, Thai skincare company Seoul Secret advertised skin-whitening pills with the slogan 'white makes you win' alongside a Thai celebrity attributing her success to her pale complexion. The 50-second clip sparked outrage and accusations of racism within hours of being posted online. Despite societal backlash, the global skin lightening products market is expected to continue growing, with predictions reaching up to $16.42 billion USD by 2032. The trend shows no sign of slowing down with Tik's social media page gathering hundreds of thousands of followers from intrigued viewers.
South China Morning Post
07-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive's Office
Lawmakers have questioned the need to create three more positions in the office of Hong Kong's leader amid the budget deficit, but an official has stressed the roles will support a 'new culture' of better informing the public about policies. Advertisement The planned recruitment involved two information officers and a driver, who will cost taxpayers HK$2.66 million (US$342,120) annually in total. The budget for the Chief Executive's Office reached HK$130 million this year, after increasing by 7.8 per cent, or HK$9.2 million, over the previous year, surpassing the average spending hike of other government departments. 'Is [the hire] in line with the financial secretary's call for everyone to endure the difficult time together?' lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen said during a Legislative Council finance committee meeting on Monday. 'Shouldn't the Chief Executive's Office set an example? Which department doesn't have more work to do? ... They all reduced manpower.' Tik was referring to finance chief Paul Chan Mo-po's budget address delivered in February, in which the minister said 10,000 civil service jobs would be axed by 2027 and the government would cut spending by 7 per cent over the coming three years to help reduce the HK$87.2 billion deficit. Advertisement But Kevin Choi, permanent secretary from the Chief Executive's Office, sought to justify the new positions by noting the operation was relatively small with about 100 staff members. 'The work [to be performed by the new hires] could support the chief executive under the new culture and try to make the public and citizens directly informed of the policy,' he said.
