An East London toddler has reportedly been mauled to death by a pit bull.

Sadly, a toddler has been mauled by a Pitbull in the Eastern Cape few hours ago.

The 1 year old was attacked by a pitbull from the neighbourhood and was declared dead.

The dog is believed to be from the neighbourhood.

Provincial health department spokesperson Yonela Dekeda promised to respond shortly.

Pretoria – A now divorced woman has discovered that if you cheat on your spouse, you lose.

A court ruled that she would lose half of her husband’s pension for leaving him and their children with another man.

The woman, who cannot be identified as this is a divorce case, went to the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to seek a divorce from her husband. She also demanded payment of half of her husband’s pension.

The husband, on the other hand, said she should not get a single penny for his “cheating wife”, and half of his public pension fund, which a cohabiting spouse is normally entitled to, should go to her. He said it should be forfeited because of his long-term behavior.

The couple married in 2009, but the husband said their relationship had deteriorated over the years as his wife left home without telling her where she was going, sometimes for months.Soon after getting married, she enrolled in nursing school and stayed there. But she wouldn’t tell him where her nursing school was.

The husband eventually called a family reunion and said she was not looking after him and the children.The woman was reprimanded but nothing improved.

The husband said in court that when his wife was picked up in the morning by an unidentified man and asked where she was going, she only said, “I told you where I was going.”

He said she used to come home only three times a year. When she finally came back, she came home with her baby. When she asked whose child she was, she replied, “It has nothing to do with you.”

The husband, a teacher, said his patience had run out and he could no longer live with a wife who was not taking care of him and the children.

Meanwhile, the wife told the court that she was estranged because her husband refused to have sex with her for a year.When questioned about this, the husband told Judge David Makhoba that this was true, he didn’t want to have sex with her because she had an affair with another man.

A child’s birth is the basis for a paternity test to identify a rapist. This story has been edited to correct the sex of the baby from boy to girl. The mistake is attributable to wrong information earlier supplied by the hospital’s acting CEO

The minor’s father is presently being held in police custody because the top suspect. Bulawayo – A 9-year-old Tsholotsho minor became the country’s youngest mother on Monday after successfully giving birth to a girl by caesarean section. A girl who was a victim of rape, gave birth to a baby girl at Bulawayo United Hospital (UBH) on monday morning.

UBH Acting Clinical Director Dr. Harrison Rambanapasi said: Our specialists performed a caesarean section early in the morning today. As a result, a healthy girl was born, whose weight she was just over 3 kg. Both mother and child are in stable condition. “The pressure was very high because everyone wanted to see the patient, but the professionals focused on the patient’s needs and made sure her right to privacy was protected and respected.

The minor’s father is now in police custody as a prime suspect of shock abuse, as he was the only male relative who lived with the girl at night after the lights were turned off. Prior to the sexual abuse, her father reportedly told her that “goblins” would come and insert something into her privates.

After the abuse, her father would tell her that the goblin had left through the window, which perplexed her because she remembered her mother closing the window before the lights went out.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says the supply chain of petroleum products to South Africa is “resilient” and ‘There is currently no shortage of fuel in the country.

This follows a comment by the Liquid Fuel Wholesale Association (LFWA) that the country is facing a possible liquid fuel supply crisis.

Earlier this week, Peter Morgan, chief executive officer of LFWA, said shortages of national fuel reserves, pricing methodology problems and excessive compliance with imported fuels had ended. The combination creates a perfect storm that threatens fuel security in South Africa. .

However, the DMRE has taken steps to remove the market panic, saying fuel security is not currently at risk.

“South Africa’s oil industry supply chains are resilient even as the disruptive geopolitical battle in Eastern Europe flares up. The Department is engaging with the industry on a weekly basis on supply issues and will seek clarification from LFWA regarding their response.

DMRE assures that there is no imminent liquid fuel shortage in the country, calling LFWA’s predictions “regrettable”.

The ministry said the government has invested in fuel imports for many years to contribute to the security of fuel supplies, noting that it has allowed investment in import terminals when the reliability of Existing refineries are questionable.

Import terminals at all ports in the country can ensure fuel supply security, he said.

However, calls from industry figures and civil society organizations to the government to consider replenishing its reserves have been reported to be futile.

LFWA said South Africa is currently in a position to depend almost exclusively on oil imports and, with little or no refining capacity, to the liking of global forces and possible delays if shipments fail – increases the risk of supply shortages.

South Africa has faced problems with its refining capacity. Sasol, South Africa’s largest fuel producer, resumed its refinery in August after having to halt production pending supplies. The shutdown has shut down South Africa’s entire fleet of refineries.

Aviation expert Des Latham says such cases have serious consequences, such as an increased reliance on imports of gasoline (93 and 95) as well as other petroleum products.

“It has become a problem because we are at the end of Africa and as supply chain problems develop, we cannot secure our own fuel supplies locally at the level we can afford. needed,” Latham said.

He said that the country will be in drought if there is a supply shock

The embassy on Wednesday warned that one of South Africa’s wealthiest suburbs could be hit this weekend and advised its staff to avoid crowds and other mass gatherings. . The UK Office for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development has issued a travel warning echoing the US statement. “It is regrettable that the US government has issued this kind of warning without discussing it thoroughly with us,” Ramaphosa said on Thursday during a briefing in the capital, Pretoria.

“Unfortunately, another government is making threats to the point of panicking our people.”

Authorities are working to verify the threat and the government will issue a warning if necessary, he said.

US mission spokesman David Feldmann declined to comment further when contacted by phone.

Official Presidential Statement on Warning Wednesday:

The South African government has noted the terror warning published by the US Embassy on their website. This is part of the US government’s standard communication with its citizens.

The South African Security Force is responsible for ensuring that everyone in our country feels safe.

Law enforcement agencies continue to monitor any threats to our citizens, our nation, and our sovereignty.

Threats are constantly being evaluated and taken into account to keep everyone safe. If the need arises; The South African government will be the first to notify the public of any impending threats.

City of Joburg responding to

City of Johannesburg, meanwhile, also responding to the warning, said it was taking the matter seriously and taking additional precautions before an end date. eventful week.

“The multi-party government in Johannesburg has taken seriously the security warning issued by the US Embassy in the Republic of South Africa and the subsequent travel advice issued by the UK, all of which have been issued two warnings of a potential terrorist attack in Joburg, particularly in the Sandton area, over the weekend,” he said. United States of Johannesburg, Vincent Spera, contacted her to notify her. her about the embassy detecting a potential attack in the city.

“To ensure that the city is informed and well prepared for any eventuality, I spoke to the Commissioner of the South African Gauteng Provincial Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, asking to share. all information and all information. with the City,” she said.

“The Provincial Commissioner assured me that the necessary measures have been taken and nothing will happen.

MMC for Public Safety, Cllr David Tembe and Joburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Acting Superintendent Thulani Khanyile said tangible police resources have been deployed to the Sandton area. “I have further requested the City’s Joint Operations Commission (JOC) to provide a comprehensive list of events taking place in Johannesburg over the next few days, which will be shared with law enforcement agencies. and the national government,” Phalatse said.

The JOC is responsible for ensuring that all events held in Joburg are safe and that event organizers comply with all city ordinances and regulations.

The structure is made up of city units and departments – namely event management, disaster management, city parks and zoos, municipal electricity, emergency management services, environmental health, Johannesburg Development Authority, JMPD, Johannesburg Water, Johannesburg Road Authority, Metrobus and Pikitup – and the South African National Government Police Service.

“The multi-party government has prioritized safety and security and will provide all the resources and support required by SAPS and the national government to ensure the safety of Joburg residents and visitors. Without causing panic, I would like to encourage residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to SAPS by calling the emergency number 10111,” the mayor said.

Take the threat seriously – IRMSA Chief Advisor

at the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Christopher Palm says that whether the terrorist threat materializes or not, the region’s companies are affected. influence – Sandton – should take the matter seriously.

“While the Secretary of the President has dismissed the US government’s warning, I will recommend a risk response strategy for organizations to consider, as it does not interfere with important conversations about how to know what to do when a situation is potentially violent and dangerous or could turn out to be the same,” he said.

“Keep in mind that this situation could also lead to unrest and/or looting whether or not the warning actually comes to fruition. You should prepare your general emergency response plans and business continuity plans. Be careful.”

Palm says companies might consider the following:

Stay away from the identified area, in this case the Sandton area, especially over the weekend of October 29. 2022.

The warning also identifies, not just an area, but ‘large groups’ – needless to say, if you absolutely must be in and around Sandton during this time, avoid it. large groups

Businesses in this sector should seriously consider closing their businesses and inform employees, contractors, and customers that they will be denied access to the facility because of a scene. clear and current warning of the danger that could lead to violence and/or disorder.

Clearly and promptly notify all your employees, contractors, and clients/clients of your intent to close, the length of time you will be closing, and instructions to ensure employees, contractors, and visitors Items can be returned safely as you decide.

If work continues, insist on virtual meetings to minimize travel during this period.

Continuously monitor social media platforms and news feeds to update and adjust your risk strategies accordingly.

Always be aware of fake news! Do not post unverified news and advise employees to be careful about what they share.

Make sure your crisis communication plan is up to date and active.

Make sure all employees know the company’s safety and emergency plans.

If you find yourself in Sandton and surrounding areas, be alert for any unusual activity and stay home.

Make sure you have up-to-date numbers for your security services and medical response units and test your alarm/panic system.

For businesses, make sure your corporate/security team is briefed and properly prepared and familiar with and testing their emergency and crisis response plans.

Ramaphosa responds to US terror warning