''I don't wanna go there..., we shouldn't even go there''- Chris Brown lyrics-
We are saying goodbye to 2014! What a year, from LA to SA; London, Australia, Nigeria, Zambia...to name the few. News that made headlines this year are as follows: first Politics-
Defending the indefensible- President Zuma's absenteeism in parliament has proved lack of leadership and accountability to answer questions. While Democratic Alliance showed initiative. EFF- Economic Freedom Fighters were playful, and annoying but managed to put president Zuma on the corner. Yes, the uncomfortable one. Guess what? He ran away... failed to take responsibility. Unruly behaviour that's what they are known for, some say justice seekers.
The state funeral of Zambian President Michael Sata. His death came days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK. Therefore, Guy Scott became African's first white president since apartheid.
Attention Seekers of the year: Awarded to SABC Scandal_COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Chairperson Ellen Tshabalala who resigned recently.
In February, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela recommended that the new COO be appointed at the SABC within 90 days. And TV Prophet TB joshua blames agent of evil for fatal church collapse in Lagos.
HEALTH: The outbreak of EBOLA virus in West Africa. WHO approved the experimental drug Zmapp. The most affacted countries were, Guinea; Sierra Leon, Liberia and Nigeria. The outbreak affected tourism industry in Africa. Meanwhile , Morocco banned from hosting CAF tourament and Equatorial Guinea were announced as AFCON 2015 host.
JUSTICE: NOT Served -Restorative justice not served in the world. In South Africa, two notorious cases- Dewani murder trial and Oscar Pistorius premeditated murder. The Dolus Eventualis was up against NPA; while the Defence team manage to get Pistorius a lenient sentence.
In U.S, who could forget the protest march following Missouri Teen shooting, Michael Brown. The shooting sparked violence on the streets, and racial tension became a flash-point for race in America.
It persisted, Eric Garner died of heart attack after being wrestled down by five policemen early this year. Then, a 12 year-old boy, African-American was shot and killed by a white policeman. White vs African across the world topped news headlines also in South Africa...so much hate between the two race.
Terrorits_ Inhuman and sickening, against education and religion. ISIS beheaded journalists and aid workers. In Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, al-Shabab in Kenya and al- Qaeda in Pakistan and Yemen. Several rescue mission failed, namely James Foley, Pierre Korkie, Luke Somers just to mention few.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT -Celebrities who departed this world; Metro FM Dj Eddie Zondi, U.S comedian and actress Joan Rivers, Fellow actor Robin Williams and Dr Myels Munroe.
Sporting Heroes: Senzo Meyiwa, Phindile Mwalase, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, Tinus Linee and Phillip Hughes.
By: Nelly Portia
Have a fabulous festive season....see you next year. Happy 2015!!!
We are saying goodbye to 2014! What a year, from LA to SA; London, Australia, Nigeria, Zambia...to name the few. News that made headlines this year are as follows: first Politics-
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| Economic Freedom Fighters in Parliament |
The state funeral of Zambian President Michael Sata. His death came days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK. Therefore, Guy Scott became African's first white president since apartheid.
Attention Seekers of the year: Awarded to SABC Scandal_COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Chairperson Ellen Tshabalala who resigned recently.
In February, Public Protector Thuli Madonsela recommended that the new COO be appointed at the SABC within 90 days. And TV Prophet TB joshua blames agent of evil for fatal church collapse in Lagos.
HEALTH: The outbreak of EBOLA virus in West Africa. WHO approved the experimental drug Zmapp. The most affacted countries were, Guinea; Sierra Leon, Liberia and Nigeria. The outbreak affected tourism industry in Africa. Meanwhile , Morocco banned from hosting CAF tourament and Equatorial Guinea were announced as AFCON 2015 host.
JUSTICE: NOT Served -Restorative justice not served in the world. In South Africa, two notorious cases- Dewani murder trial and Oscar Pistorius premeditated murder. The Dolus Eventualis was up against NPA; while the Defence team manage to get Pistorius a lenient sentence.
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As for Dewani, he walked free as if nothing happened. No doubt Oscar Pistorius is the news maker of the year in South Africa |
In U.S, who could forget the protest march following Missouri Teen shooting, Michael Brown. The shooting sparked violence on the streets, and racial tension became a flash-point for race in America.
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| Eric Garner- wrestled by NYPD |
It persisted, Eric Garner died of heart attack after being wrestled down by five policemen early this year. Then, a 12 year-old boy, African-American was shot and killed by a white policeman. White vs African across the world topped news headlines also in South Africa...so much hate between the two race.
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| Protesters in Ferguson |
Terrorits_ Inhuman and sickening, against education and religion. ISIS beheaded journalists and aid workers. In Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, al-Shabab in Kenya and al- Qaeda in Pakistan and Yemen. Several rescue mission failed, namely James Foley, Pierre Korkie, Luke Somers just to mention few.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT -Celebrities who departed this world; Metro FM Dj Eddie Zondi, U.S comedian and actress Joan Rivers, Fellow actor Robin Williams and Dr Myels Munroe.
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| Robin Williams |
Sporting Heroes: Senzo Meyiwa, Phindile Mwalase, Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, Tinus Linee and Phillip Hughes.
By: Nelly Portia
Have a fabulous festive season....see you next year. Happy 2015!!!
