Share on PinterestPolice use of force has dire consequences on the mental and physical health of young Black men in the U.S.The authors of a 2018 study estimate that “[p]olice kill more than 300 [B]lack Americans — at least a quarter of them unarmed — each year in the USA.” Another paper estimates that 1…
Sunday, June 21st 2020, 2:31 pm By: News On 6 TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa's police chief tweeted his gratitude to the city and its visitors for keeping the peace Saturday as President Donald Trump held a rally at the BOK Center.In his tweet, Police Chief Wendell Franklin wrote:"Thank you Tulsans for showing the world how…
Foto ter illustrasie. Foto: André Damons An unknown suspect opened fire on a man and his daughter.The police have not arrested any suspects yet.Western Cape police are calling on anyone with information to come forward.Western Cape police are investigating the murder of a 35-year-old man and his three-year-old daughter in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on Monday…
Over the past two weeks, tens of thousands of people have marched through American streets to protest over George Floyd’s death, police brutality, and systemic racism. While these stories have dominated news coverage, the coronavirus pandemic is still far from over. Public health experts have expressed their support for the demonstrations, but many are worried…
Police officers. Gallo Images/Brenton Geach Two police officers have been accused of robbing one of their own at gun point. The accused allegedly stole cash and a state-issued tablet. The incident took place in Limpopo on Wednesday, and the arrests were made shortly afterwards.Two police officers stationed in Limpopo, who are accused of robbing another police officer…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…