Africa
Emergency services on high alert after Conakry fuel depot explosion
In the wake of the explosion, Conakry authorities have implemented heightened security measures in and around the affected area.
Airports
Fort Lauderdale Airport evacuation was caused by a passenger who uttered the word ‘bomb’
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), deputies rushed to the airport following a report of a man at a checkpoint referencing a bomb.
Laws & Bills
Mississippi 10-year-old boy gets probation for peeing in public
The 10-year-old boy from Senatobia was ordered to serve a three-month probation and write a two-page paper on Kobe Bryant.
Gauteng
Daveyton couple celebrates life with wedding inside a Far East Rand Hospital ward [video]
A couple from Daveyton exchanged vows at Far East Rand Hospital after a car accident left the groom hospitalised before their wedding.
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Africa
Seychelle declares ‘state of emergency’ after devastating explosion [video]
A major explosion in Mahé, Seychelles, leads to a state of emergency, with significant injuries and damage extending to the international airport.
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Conflicts & War
Winston Mullany: ‘Anti-Gaza extremist was never an employee,’ Netcare confirms
Netcare Group confirmed that Winston Mullany, who posted extreme anti-Gaza comments, was never an employee.
Caught on Camera
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi: Brazen assassination of India right-wing political leader caught on CCTV [video]
Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's assassination in Jaipur was caught on CCTV and leaked on social media.
![Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi: Brazen assassination of India right-wing political leader caught on CCTV [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/swisherpost-Sukhdev-Singh-Gogamedi-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Cresta Mall mermaid clears the air on near-drowning incident [video]
Onlookers watched in alarm as 'Nokukhanya the sister mermaid', a professional aquatic entertainer, struggled underwater when her costume became ensnared in the tank's coral display.
![Cresta Mall mermaid clears the air on near-drowning incident [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/swisherpost-nokuhanya-cresta-mall-mermaid-video-768x512.jpg)
Gauteng
Matthew Lani: Fake TikTok doctor lands in bigger trouble post-MetroFM interview
Matthew Lani, known for his fake TikTok doctor persona, may face legal action from the Gauteng Department of Health after making false claims in a MetroFM interview.
Apartheid
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closes comments on social pages following Erhard racist backlash
Hoerskool Ben Vorster closed its comments on social media following backlash over the racist display of one its pupils, Erhard Vorster.
Entertainment
Race-baiting streamer ‘Destiny’ courts controversy with latest ‘n-word’ slur [video]
Streamer 'Destiny' faces backlash after using the N-word during a live stream, sparking controversy and discussions on social media.
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Deaths & Obituaries
Papi Khomane dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Reports indicate Papi Khomane and his mother died in a car accident.
AmaPiano
Smada copyright saga fuels xenophobic outrage between Nigerians and South Africans
It take an experienced authority in copyright law to presume Deep London has a very strong case against Smada.
Canada
Watch: Niagara Falls car explosion caught on camera [video]
A car explosion on the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls resulted in two fatalities and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
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Elections
Who is Javier Milei? – Five things to know about Argentina’s new president
Let's dive into five key things you should know about Javier Milei, Argentina's new president.
Animals
Flight chaos: Horse escapes stall on Air Atlanta Icelandic, dramatic forces u-turn
An Air Atlanta Icelandic flight to Belgium was forced to return to JFK after a horse in the cargo hold broke loose.
Football
Lyle Foster prioritises mental health: Burnley FC and family rally support
Burnley has rallied around Lyle Foster, offering unwavering support as he steps back to focus on his well-being.
Politics
Gareth Cliff doubles down on since-deleted Naledi Pandor remarks
In a series of since-deleted Instagram posts, Gareth Cliff likened Pandor to a turd.
Deaths & Obituaries
Nompilo Dlamini dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Nompilo's courage, warm smile, and unwavering hope left an indelible mark on the hearts of many.
Court cases
Fake doctor Matthew Lani skirts fraud charges
Matthew Lani, known as the fake TikTok doctor on social media, avoided fraud charges in a Johannesburg court, on Tuesday.
Caught on Camera
Former NHL star Adam Johnson ‘freak death’ caught on live TV [video]
Former NHL player Adam Johnson died in a freak accident during a Nottingham Panthers game, on Saturday, 28 October 2023.
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Caught on Camera
Watch: Matthew Lani caught red-handed perpetuating fake doctor scam [video]
Security officers spotted Lani, dressed in a hoodie and surgical mask, with a stethoscope around his neck.
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Gun violence
Robert Card: Suspect in Maine mass shooting still on the run [photo]
Robert Card was identified as a suspect in the Maine mass shooting that left 22 dead and around 60 wounded.
![Robert Card: Suspect in Maine mass shooting still on the run [photo]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/swisherpost-maine-mass-shooting-suspectrobert-card-768x512.jpg)
Caught on Camera
Light aircraft crashed in Wonderboom: Here’s everything we know
A light aircraft crash occurred in Wonderboom, marking yet another aerial mishap in the region.
Fraud
Matthew Lani: Fake doctor’s forged texts reported to police – Gauteng Health
The Gauteng Health Department surfaced with a statement clarifying a string of texts Matthew Lani posted on TikTok as proof of the 'confusion' around his credentials.
Animals
Mandeni authorities lauded for safely rescuing 3.3m crocodile [photo]
Mandeni authorities, with the aid of a local expert, safely captured a 3.3m crocodile that had wandered near a police station.
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Cape Town Marathon
Gerhard van Rensburg: Pretoria Marathon Club suspends runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester
Gerhard van Rensburg faces a temporary suspension from the Pretoria Marathon Club following allegations of assaulting a pro-Palestine protester during the Cape Town Marathon.
Conflicts & War
State of Israel pressures Gigi Hadid into denouncing Palestine with ‘butchered babies’ photo
The State of Israel's Instagram account accused Hadid of ignoring the plight of Jewish infants allegedly killed in their homes, a claim aimed at spotlighting purported acts of violence by Hamas military groups.
Cape Town
Cape Town Marathon runner accused of assaulting pro-Palestine protester [photo]
Cape Town Marathon runner Gerhard van Rensburg allegedly shoved Houston out of his way, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground.
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Assault
‘Day of Jihad’: Israeli diplomat attacked in Beijing [video]
This violent attack comes in the wake of a global 'Day of Jihad' proclamation by Hamas' ex-leader, Khaled Meshaal, urging Muslims worldwide to express solidarity with Palestinians in their battle against Israel.
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