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Six Suspects Arrested in Connection with Murders of South African Rapper AKA and Chef Tibz

Johannesburg, South Africa – Six suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shocking murders of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, and his close friend Tebello Motshoane. The two were tragically gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban a year ago, leaving the nation in mourning. Authorities have revealed that hitmen were hired to target AKA, although the motive behind the attack remains undisclosed. The suspects, all under the age of 36, …

South African Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Alaska Native Women

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A South African man has been convicted of first-degree murder for killing an Alaska Native woman and another Native woman. The jury in Anchorage returned a unanimous verdict against 52-year-old Brian Steven Smith, who showed no reaction in court as the judge read the jury’s verdict. He was arrested after a woman stole his cellphone from his truck and discovered gruesome footage from 2019. The woman, a sex worker who became a …

Los Angeles Couple Sues Google Maps After Being Attacked in South African “Hell Run” Neighborhood

Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit has been filed by a high-powered Los Angeles couple against Google Maps, alleging that the navigation app directed them to a dangerous neighborhood in South Africa where they were brutally attacked at gunpoint, resulting in the husband’s broken jaw. Jason and Katharine Zoladz reportedly used the app to navigate from their Airbnb to Cape Town’s airport in October. Their intended destination was a wildlife preserve in the Kalahari Desert, …

New study finds bacteria linked to deaths of African elephants

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe – A recent study suggests that a bacterium linked to deadly septicemia may have been the cause of the deaths of six African elephants in Zimbabwe, and possibly more in neighboring countries. The findings have shed light on the threat of infectious diseases to African elephants, whose populations are already under pressure. The study, conducted by scientists from the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, the Animal and Plant Health Agency UK, the University …

Bacteria Linked to Sudden Deaths of African Elephants Raises Concerns for Endangered Species’ Survival

Zimbabwean scientists have discovered a potential link between a deadly bacterium and the unexplained deaths of six African elephants in Zimbabwe, as well as additional deaths in nearby countries. This finding adds infectious diseases to the list of challenges facing African elephants, a species at risk of endangerment. This discovery stresses the importance of further research into the causes of these deaths to ensure the survival of the species. A group of international organizations conducted …

New Bacterium in African Elephants Linked to Mysterious Deaths: Study

Hwange, Zimbabwe – A new type of bacterium has been discovered in the bodies of six African Savannah elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Zimbabwe. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists believe the bacterium was the cause of a septicaemia, or blood poisoning, that killed the animals in 2020. The discovery may provide more insights into the deaths of 356 elephants in neighboring Botswana that same year. The …

New Study Identifies Obscure Bacterium Linked to Mysterious Deaths of Hundreds of African Elephants

In May and June of 2020, 350 elephants mysteriously died in Botswana, and a further 35 died in a patch of Northwestern Zimbabwe in August and September of the same year. The cause of these mass die-offs has been a mystery, as the carcasses were found intact with no evidence of poaching or poisoning. However, recent research may shed light on the culprit behind these tragic events. According to a new study by UK scientists, …

57-Year-Old South African Man Dies in Robbery Attack, House Set Ablaze

Boksburg, South Africa – A tragic incident unfolded in Boksburg over the weekend, as 57-year-old Christo van der Merwe lost his life in a horrifying robbery and house fire. According to Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, the robbers not only set Van der Merwe’s house on fire but also stole his Honda Civic. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with this heinous attack. Van der Merwe’s sister, Marietjie Pienaar, expressed …

Climate Crisis Blamed for Mysterious Mass Deaths of African Elephants According to New Report

In Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, a recent report by scientists has shed light on the mysterious mass deaths of African elephants. The study suggested that these outbreaks may be linked to the impact of global warming and the climate crisis, rather than poaching or poisoning as previously thought. The sudden deaths of these elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 sparked public concern and speculation, prompting an investigation into the possible causes. Initial theories included environmental …

African Elephant Mass Deaths Linked to Global Warming and Bacterial Infection, Scientists Find

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Scientists have finally uncovered the cause behind the mysterious mass deaths of African elephants. The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 led to widespread public concern and speculation. In a new report, experts suggest that the outbreaks could be linked to the conditions created by global warming and the climate crisis. Initial phases of the investigation ruled out poaching and poisoning, leaving experts to consider environmental …