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News24
2 days ago
- News24
Limpopo brothers arrested for allegedly killing their father
Two brothers have been arrested for the murder of their father in Limpopo. Officers discovered the 55-year-old man severely assaulted and unable to speak, according to police. Also in Limpopo, a pastor is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court for the rape of a 14-year-old child at church. Limpopo police have arrested two brothers for the murder of their 55-year-old father in Ga-Mothapo village, Tjatjaneng, over the weekend. Police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said police responded to a domestic violence complaint just after 11:00 on Saturday. 'Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the 55-year-old victim who had been severely assaulted and was unable to speak. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had been assaulted by his two sons following an argument,' Ledwaba added. The man was certified dead on arrival at the hospital and the sons, aged 29 and 32, fled the scene immediately after the incident. 'Police launched an intensive manhunt and successfully arrested both suspects at a hideout in a nearby village during the early hours of Sunday morning,' Ledwaba said. They are expected to appear in the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Monday, 21 July. READ | In an unrelated incident, a 40-year-old pastor has been arrested for the rape of a 14-year-old girl at church in Sibasa, Limpopo. Police said the incident occurred on 9 July 2025, when the pastor allegedly called the girl to the church. 'Upon her arrival, the victim found the pastor alone in the church office. It is alleged that the suspect locked the door and forced the victim to perform sexual acts before repeatedly raping her. 'The suspect then allegedly instructed the victim to remain silent about the incident,' Ledwaba said. According to the police, the victim 'courageously' disclosed the ordeal to her family on Saturday, and the family notified the police. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating the case. Police said the pastor was arrested on Sunday and would appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Monday. Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe said: 'We encourage parents and guardians to maintain open communication with their children and to report any suspicious behaviour immediately.'
SBS Australia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Oasis Band Return
The band's story was always volatile, marked by repeated clashes between the brothers even before their split in 2009. That's why when Oasis officially announced a reunion tour in August last year 2024, many were in disbelief. LISTEN TO SBS Indonesian 21/07/2025 08:29 Indonesian Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts .
The Guardian
2 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
The kindness of strangers: I was five years old when a woman I'll never know gave me an extravagant doll
When I was very young, my family and I emigrated from Albania to Melbourne. As a child of refugees settling in Australia after the second world war, I experienced the searing poverty that myriads of displaced people dealt with as they tried to rebuild lives in far away, unfamiliar places. As a result, my brothers and sisters and I very rarely enjoyed the magic and thrill that come when a child gets a new toy. One day – I must have been no more than five – I was wandering through the local town hall with my mother. Some sort of fair was in full swing and I happened upon a table where, for a mere penny, I could try my luck to win a doll. I didn't have a penny, but I did have a fervent wish to have a doll – particularly the beautiful one with the gloriously extravagant light blue dress! I lingered at the table watching people try their luck and hoping no one would win the doll I felt was mine. At some point, a woman – I'll never know who she was – decided to play and won the chance to choose a doll from the dozen or so settled along the wall. As she prepared to claim her prize, she turned to me and, with a smile that I can still remember today, asked me to choose. I hesitated until she said: 'Which one would you like to take home with you?' Feeling emboldened, I pointed tentatively to the doll with the magnificent pale blue dress. A moment later, the doll floated down from the wall and into my waiting hands. It was mine. I was overwhelmed with wonder. This incredibly kind woman had noticed the longing in the eyes of a little girl and made her dream come true. Her act of kindness was a moment of pure magic. I cherished that beloved doll until I was 17, when we left Australia to move to Canada and luggage restrictions forced me to bequeath her to another. That woman sowed the seeds of my own belief that small acts of kindness can change lives. We are regularly confronted with choices about how to treat other people and how to interpret their words and actions. I try to be forgiving and empathetic because I believe very sincerely in the goodness of people, in large part because of that day at the fair. Sixty-five years later, I can say I am a better person because of that woman. From making your day to changing your life, we want to hear about chance encounters that have stuck with you. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Adorable moment baby Zebra plays with older brother at zoo
Watch the heart-warming moment that a pair of Zebra brothers play with each other at Whipsnade Zoo. Footage shared by the zoo on Monday (14 July) shows the unnamed two-month-year-old calf chasing his older brother Zinabi around a tree at the zoo near Dunstable. The baby, who was born in May, can also be seen feeding on the grass and lying out in the sun. The pair of zebras are part of the zoo's Grevy's zebra herd, which hail from grassland and shrubland of Ethiopia and Kenya. They are well adapted to the heat, so have had no problem coping with the UK 's recent stream of heatwaves.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
A father mourns 2 sons killed in an Israeli strike as hunger worsens in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Three brothers in the Gaza Strip woke up early to run to a local clinic to get 'sweets,' their word for the emergency food supplements distributed by aid groups. By the time their father woke up, two of the brothers had been fatally wounded by an Israeli strike and the third had lost an eye.
