Friday 22 August 2014

NEWS UPDATES: THIS WEEK

James Foley -US JOURNALIST


"He will be remembered as great American", said Foley's parents.
James Foley was captured in 2012 by terrorists operation known as ISIS in Syria. US reveals special forces rescue mission failed within Syria. The Journalist was murdered-beheaded on Wednesday at unknown location by Islamic militant.


A gruesome video of Foley circulated on social networking media for past 3 days. "A man of incredible bravery"- Friends&Colleagues. Saudi King: Terrorists have distorted the image of Islam with its purity and humiliation. Now, the hunt is on for Foley' executioner.

MISSOURI SHOOTING: FERGUSON

Michael Brown,18, unarmed African teenager was shot by a police officer on the 9th of August in Ferguson. This has sparked violence on the streets and became a flash point for race in America. On Saturday 16, police fired smoke bombs and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd.
                                                               
                                                               Michael Brown

Adequate revelation shows that Africa people are mistreated by police officers in Ferguson. They are harassed, stopped on the streets and searched in their homes more often than Whites. This has been happening quite often; reported as well but in vain delegation failed to accommodate and acknowledge the matter.



 Protesters seek justice by marching again throughout the week, whiles police fails to keep calm.

HEALTH: EBOLA Virus Affects Tourism Industry in Africa

Death toll reaches 1 350- over 2 000 confirmed case. Liberia's mortality rate climbs to 466.

"There is no need to panic", says SA Health Ministry. A budget of 3,2 million dollar have been set aside for ebola virus equipment. "The virus is not airborne"- Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Fruits bats are considered to be virus natural host.


BUSINESS SA: IN BRIEF

ESKOM appointed Tshidiso Matona as their new CEO. Four biggest banks were downgraded this week by the rating agency.  Namely, ABSA, FNB, Standard Bank and Capitec Bank.

Nelly Portia'~

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