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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
24 hours in pictures, 8 August 2025
24 hours in pictures, 8 August 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. China's Zhang Wei competes in the man's cable wakeboard qualification during the 2025 World Games at the Sancha Lake Taohuadao Arena in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) A protester wearing mask of the US president Trump performs as protesters shout slogans and they hold up signs reading 'This land is not a war base in the US' during a rally against US President Trump's defense policy toward South Korea near the US embassy in Seoul, South Korea, 08 August 2025. Picture: EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN Minister Gayton Mckenzie during the official handover of two multi-purpose sport facilities on August 07, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The newly developed facilities will support a range of sporting codes, including basketball, netball, tennis, and volleyball, in addition, both schools will receive sports equipment and attire to further promote participation in school sports. (Photo by Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi) SANCO Ekurhuleni region members during a service delivery march on August 07, 2025 in Germiston, South Africa. Residents and members of SANCO Ekurhuleni Region marched united through the streets to demand urgent action on basic service delivery issues affecting communities. (Photo by Gallo Images) The Smolny (Russian war ship) at The Port of Cape Town on August 07, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that The Smolny arrived on South African shores on the 5th August 2025 to restock, replenish and resupply the ship but the sailors have allegedly been refused to disembark. (Photo by Gallo Images/Misha Jordaan) People walk past mural paintings displayed at a river near the Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, 08 August 2025, the day before the upcoming 80th Nagasaki Peace Ceremony. In 1945, the United States dropped two nuclear bombs over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 06 and 09 August, respectively, killing more than 200,000 people. Picture: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON A rescuers carries part of a plane at the scene where a Kenyan medical plane crashed, killing at least 6 people, on the outskirts of Nairobi on August 7, 2025. A medical light aircraft crashed into a small residential block near the Kenyan capital Nairobi, killing at least six people and injuring two seriously, a local official said on August 7, 2025. The plane took off from Nairobi's Wilson airport at 2:17 pm local time (1100 GMT) and was en route to Somaliland when it came down in Ruiru, Kiambu County, shortly after 3:00 pm (1200 GMT). (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP) Houthi supporters shout slogans and hold up their weapons during a protest against the US and Israel in Sana'a, Yemen, 08 August 2025. Thousands of Houthis demonstrated in Sana'a in support of the Palestinian people and in protest against the United States and Israel for continuing the military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Yemen's Houthis have threatened to target vessels of 64 shipping companies doing business with Israeli ports, according to Houthis-run Saba news agency. Picture: EPA/YAHYA ARHAB A staff member walks to light up candles during a memorial ceremony for the victims of the atomic bomb at the Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, 08 August 2025, the day before the upcoming 80th Nagasaki Peace Ceremony. In 1945, the United States dropped two nuclear bombs over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 06 and 09 August, respectively, killing more than 200,000 people. Picture: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON Operation Dudula supporters protest outside Diepkloof Police Station on August 08, 2025 in Soweto, South Africa. This comes after several members of Operation Dudula were arrested yesterday during an operation at a hospital. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle) Lifeguards during the finalisation of the seasonal beach lifeguard assessments at Muizenberg Beach on August 08, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The annual assessments are an important step in preparing for the summer season. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard) Cambodian Buddhist monks take part in a prayer ceremony held in Phnom Penh on August 8, 2025 for Cambodian soldiers who died in border clashes with Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia agreed on August 7 to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along their border last month. (Photo by TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP) Members of the Spanish Zenit Aerial Ballet present their performance titled Aria at the 31st Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, Budapest, Hungary, late 07 August 2025 (issued 08 August 2025). Picture: EPA/Tamas Vasvari MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 7 August 2025
South China Morning Post
18-06-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
China soldier saves 5 people from drowning, even when exhausted, defies mother's plea to stop
A Good Samaritan in China who defied his worried mother's pleas for him to stop saving people who were drowning in a lake has won online admiration for his heroism. Serving People's Liberation Army soldier Zhang Wei was holidaying with his mother beside a lake in Shangqiu, central Henan province, on June 6, when he heard several people struggling in the water and yelling for help, according to the state broadcaster CCTV. They included a quarrelling couple who had jumped into the water and three men who were trying to help them. Without hesitation, Zhang dived into the water to save them. Hero Zhang Wei leaves the hospital after being treated for exhaustion. Photo: The Paper After getting the fourth person to the bank of the lake, he was exhausted and his mother was so worried about his health that she began crying.
The Star
11-06-2025
- General
- The Star
People's Liberation Army officer rescues five people from drowning in Henan, China
Local officials pay tribute to Zhang Wei (left), a serving officer in the People's Liberation Army, at the hospital where Zhang is recovering, on June 10, 2025. On June 6, Zhang rescued five people from drowning in Shangqiu, Henan province. - Photo provided to China Daily BEIJING: Chinese netizens recently took to social media to praise a People's Liberation Army soldier from Shangqiu, Henan province, for his courageous act of jumping into a lake five times to save five people from drowning, Xinhua News Agency reported. On June 6, Zhang Wei, 36, a serving officer in the military, who was on leave, was taking a walk with his mother by a lake at his hometown when he suddenly heard cries for help. He immediately rushed to the location and found a woman and a man struggling in the water, while three others who tried to assist, ended up slipping into the lake, also putting themselves in danger. Without a moment's hesitation, Zhang plunged into the water. He swam to the woman first, recognizing that she was in the worst situation. Her fear and tension made it difficult for her to cooperate with Zhang, which exhausted him. However, after dragging the woman ashore, Zhang immediately returned to the water without catching his breath. "In the race against time, I felt like competing in a 100-meter-sprint," Zhang, who has marine training experience, later recalled. After saving four people one after the other, Zhang's mother noticed that he looked pale and was gasping for air. Out of consideration for her son's safety, she tried to stop him from saving the last person. But seeing that the man was about to be overwhelmed by water, Zhang kneeled down to his mother and said "I'm fine. Let me save one more." After saving the last person, Zhang collapsed from exhaustion and was rushed to the hospital. He was discharged from hospital on Tuesday after receiving treatment. The five people also visited Zhang at the hospital and expressed their gratitude. "I just did what I needed to do. I am a soldier. It is our duty to protect the people," said Zhang. According to the report, Zhang has performed well since joining the army in December 2006. He has been awarded a third-class merit twice, and also received a commendation and recognition once. In recognition of his bravery, the local government awarded Zhang 50,000 yuan ($6,960). - China Daily/ANN
