- South Africa’s 2nd-quarter murder report shows a 13.6% increase.
- Japan stun Germany in a 2-1 opening World Cup win.
- The Gauteng government has vowed to construct a cultural development school in honour of DJ Sumbody.
Crime stats: Murder up by 13.6% in second quarter of 2022/2023- The South African
On November 23, the South African Police Service (SAPS) revealed crime stats for the second quarter of the year. The South African writes that there were 7004 murders from July to September, which represents an increase of 841 (13.6%) compared to the preceding quarter. “Arguments, Misunderstanding, Road Rage and Provocation were the leading causative factors for murder accounting for 956 killings, followed by Vigilantism/Mob Justice with 528 murders and Robbery (362) and Retaliation (348).” Read more here
Another World Cup shock as Samurai Blue put Germany to the sword – TimesLIVE
Japan stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 with goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the final 15 minutes of their Qatar World Cup Group E opening on Wednesday. “The Germans had dominated the contest at Khalifa International Stadium and taken the lead with a 33rd-minute penalty from Ilkay Guendogan after Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda had fouled wing back David Raum.” Read more here
Gauteng pledges to build school in honour of DJ Sumbody – Sowetan Live
The Gauteng government has vowed to construct a cultural development school in honour of Oupa John “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka. On Wednesday, the MEC of the Department of sport, arts, culture, and recreation, Morakane Mosupyoe, made this pledge at the memorial service for the deceased musician at Lewende Woord Church in Centurion, outside of Pretoria, Sowetan Live reports. Read more here
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