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The Citizen
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Young Aleah shows off linguistic talent
AT just eight years old, Virginia resident Aleah Ramouthar has shown off a natural aptitude for learning and speaking Mandarin. The Grade Three learner at Glenashley Junior Primary recently placed second in the country at the fifth 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese Show for Primary School Students competition in Cape Town. Incredibly, she only started learning Mandarin in February this year. Also read: Durban North resident shapes bodyboarding journey She was recommended by the Confucius Institute at Durban University of Technology and the competition saw Aleah recite a poem, as well as share her journey and love for the Mandarin language and culture. Besides showcasing her linguistic talents, Aleah was also the youngest contestant at the competition. 'I'm very happy with my results. I had a three-minute speech which I memorised and learnt with my teacher. I gave a self-introduction, spoke about how I started learning Mandarin and I told the judges how much I love Chinese culture, especially the outfits. My goal is to enter next year and hopefully go all the way,' she said. Aleah was inspired by her teacher Vivian Zeng, who works for the Confucius Institute based at DUT. 'Last year my niece, Mahi Roopchund, placed first in this very same competition. I taught her privately and also gave a demo at her school, Glenashley Junior Primary. Because of that they asked if I would consider extra-murals. That's how it started and Aleah's mother signed her up for the classes. She has shown how talented she is, especially as she only started learning Mandarin recently,' Zeng said. Also read: Glen Hills church stitches for charitable causes Aleah's mother Diana said this experience has transformed her daughter. 'Aleah is one of three and she is a very shy young girl. We were just amazed when we heard her speaking on stage and reciting a poem on stage so confidently. She is certainly the first in the family to learn another language other than Afrikaans and English. I think Vivian's demo really inspired Aleah because she came home with a registration form. She was so persistent that she wanted to learn Mandarin and I actually signed her up on the day the first lesson was taught. We are so proud of her and we are grateful to Vivian who also inspired her and encouraged her to take part,' she said. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News18
12-07-2025
- News18
Lufthansa CEO's Wife Rams Woman In Italy While On Vacation
Last Updated: Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, faces legal issues after accidentally running over a babysitter in Italy, resulting in her death. Vivian Spohr, wife of German airlines Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, has landed herself in leagl woes after she ran ran over a babysitter during vacation in Italy earlier this week. According to Associated Press citing local reports, Vivian Spohr crashed her SUV into 24-year-old Gaia Costa in Sardinia's posh town of Porto Cervo during her vacation. Vivian Spohr was at the wheel of the SUV when she rammed over Costa while she walking across a pedestrian crossing in Porto Cervo. According to the CCTV footage, before she noticed the SUV approaching her, Gaia attempted to cross the road, and later tried to stop it with a wave of her hand, too. However, the car didn't stop. Costa, a native of Tempio Pausania, in the Gallura region of northern Sardinia, was severely injured in the accident. The medical team that arrived at the spot, tried to revive Gaia for 20 minutes but unfortunately, she succumbed to the injuries. According to a report by local L'Unione Sarda, Vivian underwent alcohol and drug tests, which were negative. Her car is under technical probe. Vivian went back home to Berlin and is reportedly helping with the inquiry. She has also made herself available to Italian judicial authorities Vivian Expresses Sorrow Over Accident Meanwhile, in a statement issued by her Italian lawyer on Friday, the 51-year-old German businesswoman expressed 'dismay and deep sorrow for this grave accident, which has devastated a family, the town of Tempio, and the entire community of Gallura." The investigation will hinge on forensic evidence, witness statements, and potential negligence findings. If charged, Spohr could face extradition proceedings or a trial in absentia. view comments First Published: July 12, 2025, 23:02 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Very low speed: Lawyer of Lufthansa CEO's wife issues statement on Vivian Spohr mowing down 24-year-old babysitter in Italy accident
Lufthansa CEO's wife ran over a woman in Italy when she was on vacation and then flew back to Munich expressing sorrow. The lawyer of Vivian Alexandra Sphor, the wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Sphor, issued a statement on the fatal crash in which a 24-year-old babysitter was killed when Vivian was behind the wheel. The accident took place in Italy's Sardinia, where Vivian went for a vacation. Angelo Merlini, the lawyer, said there are many rubbish claims going around the mishap that Spohr was driving at a very high speed and she did not even understand that she killed a Gaia Costa, the 24-year-old woman, and when she realized, she fled the spot. The lawyers said she did not flee the scene and actually gave first aid to the 24-year-old who was crossing the road through a zebra crossing. Reports said Costa even raised her arm to stop the BMW which hit her but Sphor's lawyers said the case struck the woman at a very low speed. "Contrary to what was previously reported, Vivian Spohr stopped after the accident and provided first aid to the girl. However, after an initial attempt at resuscitation, Vivian Spohr lost consciousness and fainted," the lawyer said, as reported by The Sun. Merlini added that Spohr struck the woman at a "very low speed" with her car, which has an automatic transmission and is very heavy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Sphor, who apparently fainted after realizing that she ran over a woman, however, travelled back to Munich, though she is under investigation as she was not legally required to remain on the island. Her lawyers said she expressed her dismay and deep regret over the accident. "She has placed herself at the complete disposal of the judicial authorities for the necessary investigations and, although aware that such a great personal loss cannot be remedied, will take steps to mitigate the consequences." Sphor took an alcohol and drug test after the crash and both came back negative.
Mint
12-07-2025
- Mint
Lufthansa CEO's wife, on vacation, mows down woman in Italy's Sardinia, expresses 'deep sorrow'
The wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, Vivian Alexandra Spohr (51), this week crashed her SUV into 24-year-old Gaia Costa in Italy's Sardinia while she was on her vacation, reported the Daily Mail. The report stated that Vivian was behind the wheel of her SUV when she hit Gaia Costa as the latter was attempting to cross the road. Gaia was using a Zebra crossing in Sardinia's Porto Cervo. According to the CCTV footage, before she noticed the SUV approaching her, Gaia attempted to cross the road, and later tried to stop it with a wave of her hand, too. However, the car didn't stop, and Gaia was severely injured in the accident. Soon the paramedics arrived at the spot and tried to revive Gaia for 20 minutes. But she succumbed to the injuries. According to a report by local L'Unione Sarda, Vivian Alexandra Spohr initially did not notice the accident until a passerby reminded her. After being informed how injured Gaia was, Vivian fainted at the spot. Vivian later underwent alcohol and drug tests, which were negative. her car is under technical probe. Vivian has travelled back home to Berlin and reportedly helping with the inquiry. She has also made herself available to Italian judicial authorities, as she is not legally required to stay back in the Italian island for the ongoing investigation into vehicular homicide. Her lawyer, Angelo Merlini, while speaking to the media said, "Vivian Spohr, who was involved in the tragic death, expresses her dismay and deep regret over this very serious accident." In the meantime, the Spohr family offered the victim's family their sincerest condolences. Porto Cervo's mayor, Gianni Addis, while recalling Gaia Costa's love of regional customs, said, "Gaia was a young woman who was deeply involved in the city's social and cultural life. She was passionate about our traditions and never missed the parades of the local folk group."
Metro
11-07-2025
- Metro
Lufthansa CEO's wife 'runs over and kills woman crossing the road' on holiday
The wife of an aviation CEO ran over and killed a 24-year-old woman in Sardinia before she flew back home to Germany. Gaia Costa died after the SUV struck her as she crossed the road on a zebra crossing in Porto Cervo on Tuesday. Vivian Alexandra Spohr, a manager and wife of German aviation company Lufthana's CEO Carsten Spohr was reportedly driving the vehicle. Emergency services spent more than 20 minutes at the scene trying to revive Gaia, but was knocked to the ground and banged her head and died at the scene. Vivian is being investigated for negligent homicide in road traffic, according to Italian outlet La Repubblica. But she returned to Munich as the prosecutor registered her as a suspect. She was in Sardinia on holiday at her family's vacation home. Vivian's lawyers said in a statement: 'Vivian Spohr, who was involved in the tragic death, expresses her dismay and deep regret over this very serious accident.' Mayor Gianni Addis said: 'Gaia was a young woman who was deeply involved in the city's social and cultural life. 'She was passionate about our traditions and never missed the parades of the local folk group.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy dies on beach after being buried alive when hole he was digging collapsed MORE: Now I want to watch Netflix's 'ultimate grandmother of all bad movies ever made' MORE: A new high-speed train is set to link three of Europe's coolest capital cities
