Bheki Cele faces threats and break-in

Bheki Cele faces threats and break-in

Bheki Cele faces threats and break-in but stands strong against intimidation after leaving office. Former Police Minister Bheki Cele remains unfazed by the mounting threats and a recent break-in at his Durban home, showing remarkable resilience since stepping down in June. In a candid interview on SABC’s Face of the Nation with Clement Manyathela, Cele … Read more

Cameron Ortis, ex-RCMP official found guilty of leaking secrets, rejected release on bail

Cameron Ortis, ex-RCMP official found guilty of leaking secrets, rejected release on bail

In a surprising move, Cameron Ortis — the former RCMP intelligence official found guilty late last year of leaking secret information to police targets — has declined release on bail, according to his lawyer. Ortis was sentenced earlier this year to 14 years behind bars, minus time served. He was granted bail in April pending appeal but … Read more

Is urban flooding becoming a more pressing threat as Canada’s infrastructure ages?

Is urban flooding becoming a more pressing threat as Canada’s infrastructure ages?

After multiple water main breaks and floods across the country this summer, municipalities and experts are warning that urban flooding could become more common as Canada’s infrastructure ages. “We have good infrastructure in Canada. The challenge is it’s aging and we’re not keeping up,” John Gamble, president of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of … Read more

The Outsiders wins best musical and Stereophonic best play at 2024 Tony Awards

The Outsiders wins best musical and Stereophonic best play at 2024 Tony Awards

The Outsiders, a gritty adaptation of the classic young adult novel, became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday, winning the Tony Award for best new musical on a night when theatre history was made for women as Broadway directors and score writers. The musical, an adaptation of the beloved S. E. Hinton novel, is about … Read more

Quebec multinational GardaWorld hit by $30M heist at southern California storage facility

Quebec multinational GardaWorld hit by M heist at southern California storage facility

Thieves got away with $30 million US in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building on Easter Sunday and cracking the safe. Now, detectives are seeking to unravel the brazen cash heist, reportedly one of the largest on record in Los Angeles. Police Cmdr. Elaine Morales told The … Read more

Gombak homeowner loses RM5,000 cash and valuables to burglars

Gombak homeowner loses RM5,000 cash and valuables to burglars

GOMBAK: A homeowner lost over RM5,000 in cash and valuables in a break-in at Kampung Changkat here. Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said a report of the incident was received on Monday (Feb 19). “The homeowner said the incident occurred between 8am and 6.30pm while no one was home. “The complainant said … Read more