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Investigators worked on a rugged hillside outside Los Angeles on Monday to determine the cause of the helicopter  crash  that killed retired basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others About 20 investigators scoured the crash site in Calabasas, some 30 miles (48km) north-west of downtown Los Angeles, where the helicopter went down in foggy weather on Sunday. The cause of the disaster remains unknown, and is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Federal safety investigators are exploring factors including the pilot’s history and the chopper’s maintenance records, said the National Transportation Safety Board member Jennifer Homendy. But much attention has focused on the weather, which was considered dangerous enough that the Los Angeles police department and the county sheriff’s department had grounded their choppers. Bryant’s helicopter had received special approval to fly amid the worse than usual weather,  ...

US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California. Bryant, 41, and Gianna, 13, were travelling in a private helicopter when it came down and burst into flames. The LA county sheriff said there were no survivors. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game's history. Tributes from celebrities and fellow sports stars have been pouring in, many expressing shock at his sudden death. Moments of silence have been observed at basketball games across the US. Bryant was also remembered  at the Grammy Awards  , which were held at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers' stadium, on Sunday night. "We're all feeling crazy sadness right now," said host Alicia Keys. "Because earlier today Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero. We're literal...

As investigators scour for clues in the helicopter crash that killed nine people, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the pilot's last words with air traffic control illustrate a foggy scene in the sky. Pilot Ara Zobayan said he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer, The National Transportation Safety Board said. But when air traffic control asked him what he planned to do, there was no response, NTSB board member Jennifer Homendy said. Visibility was so low Sunday that the Los Angeles Police Department had decided to ground its helicopters that morning. But it's still not certain what caused the helicopter to crash, killing parents, children, and one of the greatest athletes of all time. Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, were heading to a basketball game in Thousand Oaks, where he was expected to coach and she was expected to play. All eight passengers killed in the crash were children or parents. They included two of Gianna's teammates with their parents...

The female cop whose poking photographs went viral on social media is in hospital. It appears she tried to commit suicide by drinking poison. The photographs, which were posted on Monday, angered many people. A cop told  Daily Sun  the man who did this deserved to be punished. “He destroyed a family and also shamed our uniform. I hear the woman tried to commit suicide by drinking poison after the photos were leaked. We will deal with the person behind the ordeal.”Brigadier Vish Naidoo said the man concerned had committed a crime. Northern Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Risimati Shivuri has appointed a senior manager to investigate the matter. The NPA is being engaged to determine whether there is a criminal matter to be pursued. Police have advised members of the public to be vigilant against such acts.

A KwaZulu-Natal taxi driver has been hailed as a “hero” after he helped a woman give birth in his taxi on Wednesday. According to the provincial health department, the 31-year-old taxi driver, Nhlonipho Zulu, was about to finish his shift when an eight-month pregnant passenger told him she suspected she was about to go into labour. Zulu was travelling between Nongoma and Hlabisa at the time and had to drop off two other passengers before rushing the pregnant mother, in her early 20s, to the nearest clinic. However, upon examining her, nurses allegedly disputed that she was about to go into labour. They stand accused of not only being dismissive and using rude language, but also refusing to call an ambulance, instead telling the taxi driver to take the pregnant woman to Benedictine Hospital about 30km away. The KZN health department is aware of the allegations and has ordered an investigation. Zulu recalled how the hysterical mother begged him to stop the taxi and help he...

A Cop’s 4-5 has left many women across Mzansi curious and excited. A photo of the cop was posted on Twitter on Monday evening, where the shape of his 4-5 could be seen through his trousers. Now the ladies are looking for the cop and want to test if the 4-5 is as good as it looks. Lilly Young tweeted: “These are the kind of things we love in Mzansi. Can the policeman just come forward. We need to report some cases. We can see that he’s more than capable of handling them.” Susan Mokoena said: “I don’t care which province he resides in. I’m ready to take a holiday just to discuss certain things with him.” Lebo Maetlane said this was true leadership. “More cops should show more of these so the country will be at peace. “If we have more of these, I promise you, there won’t be any crime from women. Mzansi women will behave super well,” she tweeted. But Mzansi men had a different view. Mshayi tweeted: “I would never allow my woman to be around this officer in the same ...

Is there anything Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi doesn’t look good in? Zozi has rocked everything, from designer gowns to sparkly casual dress, but if there’s one thing she knocks out of the park, it’s the power suit. 1. Zozi in the side floral detail pink suit with a cute hairband  2. Bold and beautiful in the green 3. The ankle grazer pants are cute and shows off her stunning shoes 4. The chic gold matellic suit 5.   She’s looks so good in blue!

Nomzamo Mbatha was introduced by Oprah Winfrey at Leadership Academy for Girls. Image:   Nomzamo Mbatha/Instagram Actress Nomzamo Mbatha is doing the most in these streets and people can't do anything but stan. Just last week she was rubbing shoulders with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and on Wednesday afternoon she got introduced by America's very own Oprah Winfrey at the talk-show host's  Leadership Academy for Girls in Gauteng. As one of the keynote speakers at the Class of 2019 Valedictory ceremony, Oprah gave Nomzamo a lengthy introduction in which she mentioned her achievements and how she had made a name of herself in the entertainment industry in a short space of time. “And in just a short period of time, her journey has taken her from an unknown in TV Africa's [talent search] to one of the most sought-after women of influence on the continent of Africa,” said Oprah. Filled with gratitude and excitement, Nomzamo shared on In...

Ciara posted a breathtaking picture of herself and fans were convinced it was Nomzamo Mbatha Image:   Instagram US music star Ciara has posted a blazing hot snap on her Instagram page that's convinced her fans that she looks just like SA actress Nomzamo Mbatha.  The lookalike snap caused all the confusion, with many asking: “Is that you, Nomzamo?” Even DJ PH was fooled and we don't blame him, because they look like identical twins. #PartyWithpH Faki’volume boi ✔ @iam_ph I know @ NomzamoMbatha when I see her https:// twitter.com/ciara/status/1 214272024832442368  … Ciara ✔ @ciara 614 11:21 AM - Jan 7, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 85 people are talking about this Others took their inquiries straight to Ciara's page and told her about Nomzamo. Ciara ✔ @ciara  ·  Jan 6, 2020 kabelotyobeka @kabe...