The blaze consumed an abandoned five-story building that had become a sprawling informal settlement, officials said.
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A fire tore through a building in downtown Johannesburg early Thursday, killing at least 58 people and injuring dozens of others, city officials said.The authorities were still trying to determine what caused the blaze, which consumed a five-story abandoned building that had been overtaken by squatters and had become a sprawling informal settlement.Mgcini Tshwaku, a Johannesburg city councilman who oversees public safety, said that when he arrived at the scene, the structure was in flames and people were jumping out of it. It is one of many dilapidated buildings in the city where people without places to stay have taken…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » Say “Happy New Year” in Spanish with 45+ Festive Phrases and Words New Year’s celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries are woven with a rich diversity of traditions and customs. From the exhilarating cheers of the clock striking midnight in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol to the enchanting burning of “Años Viejos” (Old Years) in Ecuador, each nation has its own unique way of welcoming the new year. Discover how to say “Happy New Year” in different ways and immerse yourself in the unique celebrations of the Spanish-speaking world! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a…
Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2023 Back in 2023! An iconic event in South Australia, each year thousands of participants run, walk, dance or wheelchair their way from the City to the Bay. At each fun run there are always the serious athletes, but overwhelmingly the majority of people are there for the fun. There will be people dressed up supporting charities or advertising local groups and businesses, families with young children in prams and older kids running along side their parents. As you proceed down the course of this family friendly event you soak up the roadside entertainment and the…
The summer is here and, while children are obliviously excited to take the plunge in what the long break has to offer, parents and educators are often torn between holiday fun and fear of its consequences on the learning progress. The summer learning loss is a widely recognised phenomenon that affects students across various school settings, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Unfortunately, during this period many students experience a decline in their knowledge and skills. But there is an additional threat lurking around – summer language loss. It poses a significant challenge for children who are being schooled in a…
A group of senior military officers in Gabon said they had seized power in the early hours of Wednesday, minutes after the Central African state’s election body announced that President Ali Bongo had won a third term. Several foreign powers, including the United States, the UK and France, condemned what appeared to be the eighth military coup in West and Central Africa since 2020. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). Issued on: 31/08/2023 – 05:43 4 min A group of senior Gabonese military officers appeared on the Gabon 24 TV station early Wednesday and announced the cancellation of the…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » Baby Talk in Spanish: 17 Playful Words You Need to Know There’s an itty bitty, teenie weeny part of your Spanish vocabulary that’s probably missing: Baby talk. Sure, maybe you’ve watched Spanish-language kids’ videos. Even so, chances are, you aren’t yet fluent in Spanish baby talk—but you should be! Baby talk won’t only help you communicate with babies. You can also use some baby talk in romantic situations or when joking around, being cutesy and talking to pets. Read on to learn 17 common Spanish baby talk words! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and…
Family Friendly things to do around Adelaide this Spring Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors as a family and explore everything Adelaide has to offer as we start to enjoy warmer weather and longer days. There’s no better time to get outside and make the most of Adelaide’s walking trails, parks, gardens and playgrounds. Spring is also the perfect time to visit a wildlife park or reservoir, burn some energy at one of our fabulous outdoor activity centres or attend a show or festival. We’ve included some of our favourite Spring events around Adelaide below, plus a few…
Focus on particular areas of cognitive developmentThere are a few areas of cognitive development to explore. For example, you could spend some time looking into ways that will directly support your child’s critical thinking skills, before moving on to approaches that support their decision making skills. If you are able to focus on certain areas then you can help your child with more unique opportunities and activities.Use gamesGames are not only fun for children but challenge a lot of their cognitive capabilities. It means that your child is going to be a lot more motivated to pick up new skills,…
Issued on: 30/08/2023 – 23:09 In tonight’s edition : Gabon’s president pleads on video for help after soldiers depose him hours after widely criticized election results return him as leaders. And to mark the international day of the disappeared the African Union and the red cross consider ways to reduce the sometimes fatal risks faced by African migrants.