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Malta’s Game of Thrones Azure Window could be replaced by something even more incredible
The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile. Refreshingly, what was expected of her was the same thing that was expected of Lara Stone: to take a beautiful picture.
We woke reasonably late following the feast and free flowing wine the night before. After gathering ourselves and our packs, we headed down to our homestay family’s small dining room for breakfast, where we enjoyed scrambled eggs, toast, mekitsi (fried dough), local jam and peppermint tea.
We were making our way to the Rila Mountains, where we were visiting the Rila Monastery.
We wandered the site with busloads of other tourists, yet strangely the place did not seem crowded. I’m not sure if it was the sheer size of the place, or whether the masses congregated in one area and didn’t venture far from the main church, but I didn’t feel overwhelmed by tourists in the monastery.
Headed over Lions Bridge and made our way to the Sofia Synagogue, then sheltered in the Central Market Hall until the recurrent (but short-lived) mid-afternoon rain passed.
Feeling refreshed after an espresso, we walked a short distance to the small but welcoming Banya Bashi Mosque, then descended into the ancient Serdica complex.
We were exhausted after a long day of travel, so we headed back to the hotel and crashed. I had low expectations about Sofia as a city, but after the walking tour I absolutely loved the place. This was an easy city to navigate, and it was a beautiful city – despite its ugly, staunch and stolid communist-built surrounds. Sofia has a very average facade as you enter the city, but once you lose yourself in the old town area, everything changes.
If You Have It, You Can Make Anything Look Good
Clothes can transform your mood and confidence. Fashion moves so quickly that, unless you have a strong point of view, you can lose integrity. I like to be real. I don’t like things to be staged or fussy. I think I’d go mad if I didn’t have a place to escape to. You have to stay true to your heritage, that’s what your brand is about.
Chaos as a hearse catches fire while transporting the body to a funeral: Pics. A hearse caught alight while transporting a body to a funeral in Paarl on Saturday.
The vehicle was en route to the family of the deceased’s home when the blaze occurred.
The funeral service, Willy’s and Gallico said the incident occurred early Saturday morning and that their insurance company will investigating the matter to uncover what caused the fire, according to SABC News Western Cape.
The funeral parlour assured their vehicles are often serviced.
Source – MbareTimes
In other news – New fuel prices announced
New fuel prices announced. The price of diesel is now ZWL$97.24 and US$1.19 per litre, while that for petrol is now ZWL$97.44 and US$1.19 per litre. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices effective Saturday 5 December 2020.
In a public notice on Friday evening, ZERA said operators may, however, sell at prices below the cap depending on their trading advantages…Learn More.
Drama and chaos as Prophet shave 17-year-old’s pubic hair to cleanse evil spirits. On the second day the accused tied the complainant’s legs together with a piece of white cloth spread lotion in her armpits before inserting his fingers into her pr!vate parts.
A self-styled spiritual healer was charged with indecent assault after he shaved off hair from a 17-year-old girl’s private parts and the armpits in order to deliver her from spiritual husbands.
Lingani Ncube (42) was convicted by Zvishavane Magistrate Charity Tonongera on two counts of indecent assault for the act. He was sentenced to three months in jail or $2 000 fine, eight months were wholly suspended for five years.
Prosecutor Tinashe Maponde said on September 23, 2020 the complainant and her mother went to Ncube’s house for spiritual deliverance. While at Ncube’s place the mother was delivered first.
After delivering the complainant’s mother Ncube called the complainant to his bedroom for deliverance. The court heard that while in the bedroom Ncube pushed the complainant to the floor, removed her pant and started shaving her.
When the complainant tried to stop Ncube, he told her that it was his way of delivering people and the same had just been done to the teen’s mother. After shaving the complainant was ordered to take a bath and she later left with her mother.
The following day the complainant and her mother came back again and she went straight to Ncube’s bedroom. The accused tied the complainant’s legs together with a piece of white cloth and spread lotion on her armpit while inserting his fingers into her private part.
The complainant screamed for help and went to report the incident to her mother.
A Police report was filed leading to Ncube’s arrest.
Source – Zimeye
In other news – New lockdown regulations: Gatherings limit revised to 100
New lockdown regulations: Gatherings limit revised to 100. Announcing the changes after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said there had been confusion among the public over just how many people were allowed to attend gatherings, with different maximums set for different types.
The maximum limit at any gathering, regardless of what it is for, has now been set at 100, and restaurants can now…Learn More.
Gauteng police are investigating the murder of two small children whose bodies have been found in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg.
Their bodies were discovered a few hours after they were reported missing, police said.
“The motive for the killing of the little boy and the little girl is yet to be determined, while a post-mortem will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.
“Anyone who may have information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspect(s) is urged to report to the nearest police station or call the crime stop number 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS App to submit a tip-off,” police said.
Police urged parents to prioritize the safety of their children at all times, and to always be aware of the children’s whereabouts.
“Children walking in the streets at night must be prohibited otherwise they must be accompanied.”
The community of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, is demanding justice after two children, aged eight and six, were found dead on Saturday.
The deaths have raised concerns about the safety of children in the area. The community is still coming to terms with the death of a five-year-old boy whose naked body was found in a tavern in April after he was reported missing by his grandmother the day before.
In July, three-year old Ansia Keha was found dead in a black refuse bag by a municipal worker after her family reported her missing. She had been raped and had a stab wound in her upper body.
Here’s what we know about the most recent deaths:
Discovery and investigation
The bodies of Mpho Makondo, 8, and Simphiwe Mncina, 6, were discovered on Saturday a few hours after they were reported missing.
Police told TimesLIVE there is an investigation into the motive for their murders, and postmortem reports would reveal the cause of their deaths.
Authorities urged anyone who may have information to contact the police.
Muti killings?
According to SowetanLIVE, the two children were last seen on Friday by Mpho’s aunt, whom they accompanied to a salon. Their bodies were found smeared with a black substance on their mouths and under their feet.
Makondo’s naked body was found next to a large rock, with her arm broken. Mncina was half-naked and his body was dumped in the yard of a community member’s house. The community and families of the two children told the publication they believe the murders are related to muti killings. Police have not confirmed this.
Community and families demand justice
Mncina’s grandmother told Newzroom Afrika the child loved school and playing with his friends. She urged police to find the perpetrators, and expressed concern over the continued killings of children in the community.
“These murders are continuing and nothing is being done. We want police to find the perpetrators. We will have closure knowing they are arrested.”
Source: TimesLIVE