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Top News: Fire doors left open at the National Assembly building

Morning Newsletter, Newsroom / January 6, 2022

JP Smith, Cape Town’s safety and security committee member has issued a report confirming all the fire doors in the National Assembly building were open. News24 interviewed Smith and reported the following. “They have applied latches to the backs of the fire doors and they were all latched open. The point of a fire door is to compartmentalise a fire to make sure that when a fire happens it’s confined to a certain area. The door is of a material that makes it difficult for a fire to spread and it denies the fire oxygen to an adjacent area and these parliamentary offices the fire doors were not in fact closed, they were all latched open.”

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson are starting the New Year with a romantic vacation in the Bahamas. The couple jetted off in a private plane and arrived in the Bahamas yesterday. TMZ reports they are staying in a private residence with a group of friends, enjoying private time together.

Novak Djokovic, the number one tennis male player, is expected to be deported from Australia on Thursday evening. Djokovic was denied entry into Australia after his visa did not support the vaccination exemption on medical grounds. All foreign visitors entering the country are required to be double vaccinated.

Here are the top trending stories of the day.

Headline: EXCLUSIVE | ‘Useless’ Parliament fire doors were kept open by ‘cheap latches’, report finds – News24

Headline: Kim Kardashian Hits the Bahamas With Pete Davidson – Complex

Headline: Novak Djokovic: The twists and turns of his Australia visa mess – BBC

Headline: From giving away money to selected empowerment: Here’s how Zondo found corruption was organised – Business Insider

Headline: DStv Compact Cup: The 4 team COACHES have been announced! – The South African 

Headline: Kanye West and Billie Eilish Will Reportedly Headline 2022 Coachella – Complex

Headline: North Korea reveals it tested hypersonic missile that travels ‘five times faster than speed of sound’ – Sky News

Headline: 4 Expert-Approved Tips To Be More Empowered In Your Health In 2022 – Mind Body Green

 

Top News: State Capture Report highlights corruption in public and private sectors

Morning Newsletter, Newsroom / January 5, 2022

Cape Town – The Zondo Commission dedicated four years to investigating corruption, fraud and state capture activities during Zuma’s eight-year rule. The investigation is based on findings against the government and top officials. On Tuesday, senior judge Raymond Zondo handed over a three-part report to President Cyril Ramaphoma involving more than 300 witnesses and testimonials.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has sparked fury when he was granted an exception from Covid-19 vaccination requirements in the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley confirmed, “special favours” were granted.

International pop star and TikTok sensation Jason Derulo reportedly got into an altercation with two individuals after being mistaken for Usher. CCTV footage shows Derulo attacking two men before security asked him to leave the premises under a trespass order. The LA police confirmed no reports of injuries.

Here are the top trending stories of the day.

Headline: South Africa state capture report advises on a way forward – Business Insider 

Headline: Djokovic got no ‘special favours’ on vaccine exemption: Aussie Open boss – Sports24

Headline: Jason Derulo Fights Two Guys Who Allegedly Mistake Him for Usher – TMZ

Headline: ‘He’s a shy guy’: Neighbours of parliament arson accused shocked by his arrest – Times Live

Headline: ‘Dishonest’ Zuma ‘fled’ from accountability: Zondo slams ex-president, says he helped Guptas capture state – News24 (for subscribers) 

Headline: Matt Cecchin on rugby league, retirement and being an LGBTQ+ role model – BBC

Headline: Meghan to receive just £1 from Mail on Sunday for privacy invasion – The Guadian 

Headline: Old Man Weeknd Wants You To Tune Into New Album Dawn FM This Week – MTN 

South Africa Parliament fire reignites

Euro News, Newsroom / January 4, 2022

Top News: Tristan Thompson is officially a dad of three

Morning Newsletter, Newsroom / January 4, 2022

Cape Town – Tristan Thompson reveals the paternity results, confirming he is the father of a baby boy with Maralee Nichols. The NBA star apologized to Khloe Kardashian on Instagram, saying, “I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established, I look forward to amicably raising our son. I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.”

Thirty firefighters spent the night trying to extinguish the fire that broke out on the new wing at the National Assembly building last night. Cape Town’s head of fire and rescue services, Jermaine Carelse confirmed that the fire had been contained by midnight, but after evening winds another flare-up occurred. There are currently six firefighting crews on the scene.

Here are the top trending stories of the day.

Headline: Tristan Thompson Paternity Test Proves He Fathered Baby Boy, Apologizes to Khloe – TMZ

Headline: Parliament fire: Speaker denies claims she dropped the ball despite security concerns – News24 

Headline: Parliament Fire | Concerns over artefacts – eNCA

Headline: Apple is the world’s first $3-trillion company – Tech Central 

Headline: ‘Amazing’ Jansen grabs four as India struggle against South Africa in second Test – African Insider 

Headline: Rangnick suffers first defeat as Wolves win at Manchester United – Sowetan Live 

Headline: 20 Years Later: How I Feel About Harry Potter After All This Time – The Everygirl

Headline: Adele’s ’30′ Has Spent Six Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200 – Complex

Assembly Hall destroyed – SA

Newsroom, The Citizen / January 3, 2022
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