The former Minneapolis Police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes last year has been found guilty of all 3 charges against him in one of the most consequential trials of the Black Lives Matter era. Derek Chauvin, 45, was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. (CNN)

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Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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The family of Lindani Myeni, the South African man who was shot dead in Hawaii, has reportedly described police reports on his shooting as “one-sided”. Myeni’s aunt, Nonhlanhla Myeni, says she feels he would not have been capable of committing the burglary and police assault he was accused of before he was shot. Meanwhile, a campaign to bring back his body to South Africa, has raised more than R270 000 so far.
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Australians helping SA kids learn to swim

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 Australians are helping SA kids learn to swim. According to the NSRI, the Australian Government is assisting them to equip children across Gauteng, the...

Running raises funds for St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

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 Running has raised funds for St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Over 500 people from the City's Safety and Security Directorate staff took part in the...

A free, self-guided art route in Montagu next month

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 There's a free, self-guided art route in Montagu next month. It will be the fourth Montagu Art Meander, and it takes place from Friday...