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Eyewitness News
01-08-2025
- Eyewitness News
Gauteng govt bands with partners to clean up Joburg and tackle crime
JOHANNESBURG - In efforts to tackle crime and grime in Johannesburg's inner city, a clean-up and safety drive focused on the Ellis Park precinct in the CBD. The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with the City of Joburg metro and civil movement Jozi My Jozi, launched the programme in August last year. On Friday, various organisations, including Pikitup, Jozi-My-Jozi, the Environmental Department and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), banded together to clean up the busy streets of Saratoga Ave and Joe Slovo Drive. The Ellis Park precinct, a site of immense historical significance for South Africa, is the latest focal point of the Gauteng provincial government's "CBD Friday" revitalisation program. The initiative saw a collaborative team of government officials, private sector partners, and civil society volunteers descend on the area on Friday to address urban decay and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses. The activation, which follows several successful clean-up and renewal projects across Johannesburg since its launch in August last year, is spearheaded by a partnership between the Gauteng provincial government, the City of Joburg's metro municipality, civil movement Jozi My Jozi, and the Church of Scientology. The Ellis Park precinct, known globally as the home of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final and a beacon of national unity, has faced challenges with grime and crime in recent years. Jozi-My-Jozi's Wayne Dawson said, "This is one of the most exciting precincts. I love this space because it's a marriage between the best that the city can offer from a sporting facility point of view, and then Hillbrow, Berea and Yeoville, as previously regarded as the "no-go zones". We want to unblock that stigma." Teams of volunteers and city workers systematically cleaned streets and public spaces, addressing illegal dumping sites and general litter.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wayne Dawson talks about when he'll return to FOX 8
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Longtime FOX 8 News in the Morning anchor Wayne Dawson is sharing a powerful message of resilience. He was declared cancer-free just weeks ago, after undergoing extensive treatment for oral cancer. Bear spotted in Trumbull County backyard The veteran broadcaster was diagnosed with oral cancer in May 2024. After a grueling year of treatment and recovery, doctors declared him in remission on May 21. 'I'm in remission and that's a blessing,' Dawson said. 'There's no sign of cancer in my body.' While the news is uplifting, Dawson acknowledged the physical toll of treatment remains. 'Still feeling the effects of chemo and radiation,' he said. 'My taste is not 100%.' One of the most visible reminders of his battle is dental: 'They pulled my teeth out to get the cancer out,' Dawson explained. 'They have to put my teeth back in.' Doctors won't be able to do that until six months after radiation, which puts his dental reconstruction timeline in late August or early September. 'And I'll admit there are some days that I'm feeling pretty good and other days I wake up and I don't really like what I see in the mirror,' he said. Despite the challenges, Dawson is focused on healing and returning to the anchor desk. 'Then after that I'm going to work very hard to get back on the news at FOX 8 News in the Morning,' he said. He's also using his platform to speak directly to others facing cancer. 'I know what you're going through. I know what you've been through,' Dawson said. 'Don't give up, don't give in.' Ground beef sold nationwide possibly contaminated with E. Coli His mantra throughout the journey has been to stay positive, a message he's extending to those still fighting. 'When you're going through this fight you have to stay positive,' he said. 'I had shirts that said 'Fight Like Wayne.' I want you to fight better than me.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wayne Dawson shares update on cancer journey
CLEVELAND (WJW) – FOX 8 News Anchor Wayne Dawson is sharing an update on his fight with cancer. 'It is a journey. Ups and downs and turnarounds,' Wayne said in a video to FOX 8 News viewers Saturday evening. Visitation, funeral service scheduled to honor life of Bay Village lacrosse player Wayne Dawson has been fighting oral cancer since 2024. He's been sharing updates since he was diagnosed, and FOX 8 News has followed his surgery and treatment. According to the video, Wayne had a PET scan earlier this week and is still waiting on the results. 'So you can imagine the emotional rollercoaster that's going on inside me right now, not knowing what the future holds,' he said. 'But I'm holding onto God's unchanging hand. I know that whatever happens, he is in control.' According to Wayne, he assumes he will find out the results of the PET scan early next week. Man shot multiple times outside Garfield Heights bar 'Keep me in prayer. Prayers that the PET scan will come back negative, no evidence of cancer,' he asked in the video. 'But I understand that God is in control.' He said that although the fight continues and he is going through emotional ups and downs, 'I'm going to win the fight, no doubt about that.' 'Thank you so much for your support, it is much appreciated. You guys give me the strength to keep on going,' he said. If you'd like to make a donation in Wayne's name in the fight against cancer, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wayne Dawson shares more about new talk show on FOX 8 CLE+, cancer fight
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Wayne Dawson is looking forward to his return to FOX 8 News in the Morning and the launch of his new streaming talk show, Wayne's World. You can watch the first episode Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. exclusively on the FOX 8 CLE+ smart TV streaming app. Monday, he shared with fans what they can expect from the new 30-minute weekly show. Wayne Dawson launching new FOX 8 streaming show 'We're going to be talking about all kinds of things. Sports, entertainment, politics, current events, health, all that stuff,' Dawson said in a new video post. The longtime anchor has been off the air since the end of 2024 as he continues his fight with oral cancer. He's undergone surgery and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. 'I continue to fight the fight, I'm getting better and better,' Dawson said, adding that his energy is returning but he still has hurdles to climb. Dawson also shared that he will get a scan this week that will show if he is cancer-free. 'I'm praying that comes back negative. Cancer gone,' he said. He will then have to wait for his mouth to completely heal so doctors can put his teeth back in and do some 'nips and tucks' on his jaw. Dawson, at the advice of other cancer survivors and warriors, said he is making sure to stay positive and focus on the good. 'In addition to prayer and all of that, I'm trying with all my heart to stay positive knowing that this too shall pass, and I understand that the lord brings trials and storms for two reasons. One, to correct us, and the other, to perfect us,' he said. Wayne Dawson named to NABJ Hall of Fame Dawson, recently named to the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame, again thanked fans across Northeast Ohio for their support. New episodes of Wayne's World will air Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The FOX 8 CLE+ streaming app is only available on your TV — through Amazon Firestick, Roku or Apple TV. Watch Wayne's latest full video below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wayne Dawson named to NABJ Hall of Fame
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Longtime FOX 8 anchor Wayne Dawson has been named to the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday. Dawson is one of eight journalists nationwide selected for induction this year, a prestigious honor recognizing his decades of excellence in journalism and dedication to the community. $100K scratch-off winner sold at local grocery store The induction will take place during the NABJ Convention and Career Fair, set to be held in Cleveland this August. All of us at FOX 8 extend our heartfelt congratulations to Wayne on this well-earned recognition. Local police find raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth during arrest The NABJ Hall of Fame honors trailblazing Black journalists whose work has made a lasting impact on the media industry. Click here for updates on Wayne Dawson's health and cancer recovery. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
