insert_link World Former US lawmaker George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges on Monday. The disgraced New York lawmaker appeared in a Long Island court where he admitted wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. In a statement, prosecutors said his "flagrant and disgraceful conduct has been exposed and will be punished". Santos could now face time behind bars. Here's our Sally Patterson with more. todayAugust 20, 2024 34
insert_link Oshiwambo Iilonga yehupitho sha landula etungo ndyoka lya mbonyoka moshilando George mo South Africa oyeya pehulilo nena South Africa nena okwa hulithapo oonkambadhala dhehupitho ketungo ndyoka lya mbyonyoka moshilando George. Aantu 33 oya hulitha sho etungo lili metifa lyoku tungwa lyomala gatano ga londathana lya mbyonyoka moshilando George mu 06 May. Aantu yalwe 29 oya nanwamo nomwenyo pethimbo lyiilonga yolukongo nehupitho ,mbyoka ya kwata oowili 260. Alane Winde,Mayor gwa Western Cape okwati ndika olyali ethimmbo edhigu kuyo,nongaashingeyi otaa tala komakonakono. Omalelo,shiikwatelela ko AFP ogati shiikwatelela kuuyelele wazi […] todayMay 18, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa Investigation into George Building Collapse Expected to Last Minimum of 12 Months V3 Consulting Engineers, an independent firm of structural engineers, has been tasked with investigating the building collapse in South Africa's Western Cape province. The preliminary timeline for the investigation is set at a minimum of 12 months. The collapse has resulted in the tragic loss of 33 workers, with 19 still missing. Premier Alan Winde emphasized the need to comprehend the events leading to the collapse and to implement measures […] todayMay 16, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa 18 Victims Identified in George Building Collapse Tragedy With19 Still Unaccounted for The S.A Victim Identification Centre and Forensic Pathology Service in George in the Western Cape, has completed the identification of 18 of the 33 deceased from last week’s building collapse. Nineteen construction workers are still unaccounted for. The George Municipality’s spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose, says the 18 consists of seven from South Africa, five from Malawi, three from Zimbabwe two from Mozambique, and one from Lesotho: todayMay 15, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa Death toll in the ongoing rescue operation in the South African city of George has risen The death toll in the ongoing rescue and recovery operation after the building collapse in the South African city of George has risen to 33, with the Forensic Pathology Service confirming the identification of six victims. Nineteen people are still unaccounted for, while 12 are in hospital. The mission, now in its eighth day, has seen rescue workers and other stakeholders dedicating 193 hours to the operation. A cultural prayer […] todayMay 15, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa The death toll in George building collapse has risen Rescue teams in South Africa are searching for survivors after a five-story building under construction collapsed on Monday, killing six people and leaving at least 50 trapped. Officials in the city of George, Western Cape province, say 24 people have been pulled from the wreckage and taken to hospital. BBC Africa further reports that Rescuers heard from 11 more survivors in the ruins of the under-construction building on Tuesday. They […] todayMay 7, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa Tragedy Strikes: Two Dead, Dozens Trapped in George Building Collapse In Western Cape Following the collapse of a five-story building under construction along Victoria Street in George, Western Cape, two fatalities have been confirmed. Seventy-five construction workers were present during the incident yesterday afternoon. George Municipality reports that 22 individuals have been rescued and transported to hospitals, with two casualties. A massive rescue operation involving various disaster service units, including police search and rescue teams with sniffer dogs, is underway to extricate the […] todayMay 7, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby The George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. This as more heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding is expected in the municipality today. Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George Central Business District are currently flooded. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says motorists are warned to drive with caution: ENG NtobekoonHeavyRains todayApril 9, 2024 34