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South Africa's chief justice on Friday vehemently defended a prayer he made against "satanic" Covid-19 vaccines, seeming to refer to a conspiracy theory that they could "infuse 666" into people's DNA.
Mogoeng Mogoeng, a devout Christian, came under strong criticism on social media following the prayer at an event in Johannesburg on Thursday to honour people who died from Covid-19 in Africa's hardest-hit country.
"I lockout every demon of Covid-19, I lock out any vaccine that is not of you, if there be any vaccine that is of the devil meant to infuse 666 in the lives of people, meant to corrupt your DNA," he said in the prayer.
On Friday he told a media conference that he would not be dissuaded from speaking against or praying against possible "satanic" vaccines.
"You can't say we must, as Christians, just fold our arms and say 'whatever people come with' is fine. No. We can't," he said.
"If there is a vaccine with 666, I want God to destroy it. If there is any vaccine meant to corrupt the DNA of people, I'm asking God to interrupt it. Any clean vaccine, they must produce it quickly," he said.
On Wednesday South Africa declared that it had entered a second wave of the pandemic as the number of new infections surged, with nearly 837,000 cumulative cases and more than 22,700 deaths.
The government has warned against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus, as it waits to secure its first vaccine doses through the COVAX global distribution scheme.
But Mogoeng said he was unfazed by any backlash and that nothing stopped him from commenting on any issues because of his judicial responsibilities.
"This is a free country. I'm not going to be silenced. I don't care about the consequences," he said.
In June this year the judge sparked an outcry for remarks seen as pledging support for Israel.
"I cannot, as a Christian, do anything other than love and pray for Israel," he said then.
AFP
Abiy's government and the regional one run by the Tigray People's Liberation Front each consider the other illegitimate.
\t There was no immediate word from the three AU envoys, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano and former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe. AU spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo did not say whether they can meet with TPLF leaders, something Abiy's office has rejected.
\"``Not possible,'' senior Ethiopian official Redwan Hussein said in a message to the AP. ``\"Above all, TPLF leadership is still at large.'' He called reports that the TPLF had appointed an envoy to discuss an immediate cease-fire with the international community ``masquerading.''
\t Fighting reportedly remained well outside the Tigray capital of Mekele, a densely populated city of a half-million people who have been warned by the Ethiopian government that they will be shown ``no mercy'' if they don't distance themselves from the region's leaders.
\t Tigray has been almost entirely cut off from the outside world since Nov. 4, when Abiy announced a military offensive in response to a TPLF attack on a federal army base.
That makes it difficult to verify claims about the fighting, but humanitarians have said at least hundreds of people have been killed.
\t The fighting threatens to destabilize Ethiopia, which has been described as the linchpin of the strategic Horn of Africa.
\t With transport links cut, food and other supplies are running out in Tigray, home to 6 million people, and the United Nations has asked for immediate and unimpeded access for aid.
AP
By Associated Press Undefined COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be with the Buckeyes when they play at Illinois on Saturday. Ohio State said Friday it had an increased number of positive COVID-19 tests in the program this week, but the game against the Illini was still on. Buckeyes veteran defensive line coach Larry Johnson will act as interim coach with Day unavailable.
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Residents of Mkhondeni’s Sacca informal settlement blocked all access roads demanding answers for a housing project promised in 2017.
The Oscar Award-winning Juicy J shares thoughts about ‘The Hustle Continues‘ and his curated song choices to keep you trippy this weekend.
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President Donald Trump finally confirmed Thursday that he will vacate the White House in January after weeks of plunging America into a dark period of uncertainty—where the fate of democracy sometimes seemed to be hanging by a thread—but he largely ignored the mounting challenges his successor is facing as he exits.
Local entertainment promoters and night clubs would do well to take note of the decision by the administration of Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Jamaica which is widely regarded as the entertainment capital of the Caribbean, to keep in place an existing ban on such public events during the Christmas season.
The article Jamaica turns down promoters’ lobby for Christmas ‘bashments’ appeared first on Stabroek News.
Wiz Khalifa finds himself in Cardi B's crosshairs after responding to a shady tweet from a Barbz fan. As historical acknowledgment, this may be the first time the Khalifa Kush enthusiast doesn't want smoke from another rapper. The online drama caught Nicki Minaj's attention in the most fitting way prompting her petty response.
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 27, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Jose, California – Voracious …
The SA weather service issued alerts for storms leading to hail and localised flooding in Johannesburg on 27 November 2020.
While there are concerns that large events and gatherings can \"super spread\" Covid-19, the hosts of the Rage Festival 2020 say they have taken all necessary precautions.
The 2021 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race will switch from London's Thames to the Great Ouse in Ely due to coronavirus-related safety concerns.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met with African Union envoys to discuss the conflict in Tigray.
By Mark Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Rena Taroy, Executive Director of the 105 Voices of History, didn’t receive her undergraduate degree from what is known as an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Nevertheless, she has been an advocate and covert ambassador for Black College choirs since the early days when she worked to […]
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As the sense of emergency and worsening crisis in poor countries arising out of the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic becomes increasingly clear, World Bank Group President David Malpass has called for a refashioning of the arrangements governing the management of the debt burden of those countries in order to further accentuate an already critical situation.
The article Reform debt repayment regime for poor countries - World Bank Group President appeared first on Stabroek News.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said COVID-19 cases in the province are stable for now but disaster may loom early next year.
Those who live in different states from their families are struggling the most, in addition to those who are single. Social distancing measures are in place to keep our loved ones safe, but that doesn't make the isolation any easier to cope with. Here are four tips for protecting your mental health this holiday season.
By Associated Press undefined FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Republicans have picked up their 11th seat overall in the U.S. House and the third seat in California, as Republican David Valadao reclaimed the seat he lost in the farm belt two years ago. The former congressman defeated Democratic Rep. TJ Cox, who ousted Valadao in the 21st Congressional District two years ago by 862 votes. Valadao endorsed President Donald Trump after withholding his backing in 2016 — a risk in a swing district the president lost by 15 points four years ago. But he also stressed his independence, criticizing the Trump […]
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The Equality Court damages claim against Cape Town school teacher, Clarissa Venter, who was filmed slapping a pupil at Sans Souci Girls High, has been withdrawn.
AJ TRACEY took fans by surprise with the long-awaited release of his highly-anticipated EP Secure...
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Opposition parties have been vocal in their unhappiness over SAA receiving a R10.5 billion bailout
Thanksgiving Day traffic at U.S. airports was especially light this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with the number of people screened nearly three times smaller than last year.
There's big money on the line tonight! R110 million is on the line. Here are your Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Friday, 27 November 2020.
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Master KG received some backlash after he won the coveted Most Stylish SA Icon trophy at the SA Style Awards.
Defending Washington’s commitment to Kingston, United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, said despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the American economy, the Trump administration, for the remaining two months in the White House, will not cut back on aid to the island and other developing countries.
