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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- NZ Herald
Eddie Peters cold-case killing: Man charged with murder of Hawke's Bay father in 2018
No pleas were entered and he was granted interim name suppression by Judge Bridget Mackintosh and remanded in custody. A 30-year-old Hastings woman was also arrested and charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, which is in relation to the same matter. She too was granted interim name suppression. Both were due to appear in the High Court at Napier on August 8. De Lange claimed Peters was attacked in the early hours of Friday, November 16, 2018, 'and left for dead on the driveway of a home on Diaz Drive in Flaxmere. 'He was hospitalised, but despite the best efforts and care of medical staff, he sadly died at Wellington Hospital on November 24. A map of Diaz Drive in Flaxmere where Eddie Peters was found, as shown on TV show Cold Case. Photo / Supplied 'Since that time, police have continued a challenging investigation to hold whoever was responsible accountable for Eddie's death. The investigation team has worked relentlessly to get today's result, following leads, picking apart information and never giving up on Eddie or his family.' De Lange said police were able to piece together the tragic events of that night thanks to the assistance from members of the Hastings community. 'What happened to Eddie was terrible, and the investigation team has remained focused on establishing exactly what happened, for Eddie's whānau and friends. 'The arrest brings some satisfaction, but I believe there are still more people out in the community who know what happened and can further assist the investigation. I urge them to contact us and discuss what they know.' Anyone with information can contact their nearest police station, or make a report online via 105. Please use the reference number 181116/4372.
South Wales Argus
14-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Glamorgan lose out to Gloucestershire by 40 runs in cup game
Marchant De Lange terrorised his former side with 4 for 20 including two wickets in an over to flip the game to send Glamorgan to 135 all out in pursuit of Gloucestershire's 175 for 6. Ben Charlesworth's 55 set the way for the visitors despite various missed chances from Glamorgan before De Lange starred with the ball. Will Smale struck 43 in just 27 balls in the hosts' response before lack of support brought Glamorgan a third consecutive defeat and chances of qualification for the quarter-finals left looking ominous. Gloucestershire won the toss and unsurprisingly batted first in the 28 degrees Celsius Cardiff sunshine on a wicket used already on the same day. D'Arcy Short failed to continue his strong form shown in a Gloucestershire shirt this year as the dangerous Australian opener reverse-swept Ben Kellaway's first ball straight to short-third. Just one ball later Kellaway had another Australian dismissed. Bancroft loosely playing a flighted delivery back for a simple return catch. Kellaway had gone from not bowling in Glamorgan's previous game unable to defend 222 to having two wickets inside two balls in the powerplay. Miles Hammond played flamboyantly as Charlesworth joined him as a third left-hander in the top four. The shuffle in order from last time out seemed to work for Gloucestershire despite their Blast struggles this season. Dan Douthwaite brought the partnership to close just as it was beginning to motor, worth 44. Charlesworth, who initially struggled to get his strike rate above a-run-a-ball quickly began finding boundaries, targeting Mason Crane turning his leg-spinner into him as is the modern avoidance in T20 cricket. The left-hander slog-swept Crane for six to bring up his 50 but not before he had been dropped at long-on twice previously by two different fielders. Glamorgan's fielding efforts with misfields, overthrows as well as these drops inevitably costing them. Jack Taylor kept the innings going in his typical unorthodox fashion, swatting balls leg-side in particular his method to score quickly. When wickets fell, overs tended to be quiet as batters needed a few balls of patience as demonstrated by Charlesworth and Ollie Price later on. However, runs came freely in periods of drought for Glamorgan, Ned Leonard continued to impress while his teammates were often expensive. As have been their method to fourth place prior to this game, Glamorgan intended to come out guns blazing. Smale ramping in the powerplay before destructively striking through mid-wicket when the field changed on the way to his top-scoring knock. After a positive start with Smale dominating the balls faced, partnerships with Kiran Carlson and Alex Horton gave for a healthy enough start to propel later on. De Lange's two wickets in an over, including Kellaway first ball dented Glamorgan's momentum severely and naturally it came to the middle order to rescue them as has also been a theme. Colin Ingram began doing so with some styling flicks and stand-and-deliver style drives through the offside before being outfoxed by Ajeet Singh Dale, forcing a hook to deep-backward-square, a feat replicated by Douthwaite to give the England Lions bowler a respectable 2 for 33 after an expensive start. Elsewhere with wickets now an issue the Gloucestershire unit bowled as a team to restrict and leave the mission too much at 120 for 7 with just five overs as a resource, leaving for David Payne to chip in at the death with three wickets of his own. Importantly, the big hitting had already been and gone. Constant flows of wickets and going too hard too early costing the hosts. Glamorgan batter Will Smale said: 'It was a difficult one [to take], we know how big today and Friday was and depending on how we came into it after a tough loss at The Oval. 'We knew playing our local rivals [it'd be a good game], we'd be up for it. We just didn't quite perform, dropped a few catches and they've got a good bowling attack.' Gloucestershire seamer Marchant de Lange said: 'I think we put on a decent total. It was quite hard to hit it off a certain length so we tried to pass that message through as much as we could. 'We know T20 is a different beast. With the batters batting all the way through, ons thing we did really was keep taking wickets where you can really run up the run rate [required]. 'Obviously we'd have hoped to be in a better position than this at this stage and try defend last year's title but we still have got to play our best for the next two games.'
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Debt collection becoming a problem in SA – these are your rights
Many South Africans are facing unfair or illegal debt collection tactics. South African consumers are struggling to make ends meet and more often than not, they turn to credit and debt when they run out of money long before month-end due to high prices and interest rates. They are unable to pay their debts and now debt collection is becoming a problem. With the cost of living climbing steadily, more and more South Africans are finding themselves struggling with debt and instead of getting support, many are pushed around by unfair and sometimes illegal debt collection tactics. According to Experian, nearly 10 million South Africans are more than three months behind on their debt payments and instead of understanding or help, many face aggressive calls, threats and pressure to pay up, even when the debt should not be collected anymore. ALSO READ: How to deal with debt collectors Debt collection harassment Rynhardt de Lange, director and head of legal at Milaw Legal, says creditor harassment remains a major issue in the debt industry. One of the most common tricks he sees is how Section 129 notices are misused. 'Section 129 notices are meant to open a conversation between the consumer and creditor before any legal action but these days, they are often sent like a final warning meant to scare people instead of helping them figure out a way forward.' He says consumers often deal with calls late at night, extortion threats and being pushed to pay debts that are too old to collect. South African law protects consumers by limiting when collectors can call, requiring collectors to be registered and banning the collection of old (prescribed) debts. Unfortunately, De Lange says, these rules are regularly ignored and to make matters worse, financial pressure has been increasing steadily over the past few years. ALSO READ: Households still credit stressed while their finances weakened Difficult times cause more disputes about debt collections 'Since 2021 the prime interest rate climbed from 7% to 10.75%, while the cost of essentials such as fuel, food and housing surged sharply. Over the past five years, overall inflation increased by 26.7%, with food prices soaring by around 40%. 'The cost of electricity and household fuels saw the largest jump, increasing by 68.1%. Education expenses also increased significantly, with primary and secondary school fees up by 31.3%. With this kind of financial pressure, it is no surprise that disputes with creditors are increasing.' However, he says, consumers have the right to stand up for themselves. 'In the end, most South Africans are not trying to dodge their debts. They just want a fair chance to get back on track without being bullied.' ALSO READ: South Africans entering 2025 drowning in debt and without any savings Remember these rights about debt collections De Lange shares these five key protections every South African should know when dealing with debt or credit providers: 1. Creditors must follow the law before suing you: They have to send you a Section 129 notice and give you 20 days to respond before taking any legal action. They have to send you a Section 129 notice and give you 20 days to respond before taking any legal action. 2. Harassment is illegal: Collectors cannot call you after hours or on Sundays and they cannot use threats or intimidation. If you feel you are being harassed, report it to the National Credit Regulator (NCR) or the Debt Collectors Council. Collectors cannot call you after hours or on Sundays and they cannot use threats or intimidation. If you feel you are being harassed, report it to the National Credit Regulator (NCR) or the Debt Collectors Council. 3. You have the right to negotiate: You can ask for payment plans or apply for debt mediation and creditors are required to seriously consider any reasonable offers you make. You can ask for payment plans or apply for debt mediation and creditors are required to seriously consider any reasonable offers you make. 4. Old (prescribed) debt is not collectible: If you did not pay a debt or had contact from the creditor for three years or more, you can legally refuse to pay it. If you did not pay a debt or had contact from the creditor for three years or more, you can legally refuse to pay it. 5. Collectors must be registered and prove the debt: Always ask debt collectors for their ID and documentation proving you owe the debt. No proof means no payment. ALSO READ: Watch out! – Some SA banks rip off customers with shady debt collections Legal protection against illegal debt collections De Lange says the National Credit Act was designed to protect consumers and make sure lending is fair, affordable and transparent. 'It also set up the National Credit Regulator and National Consumer Tribunal to keep everyone in check. However, too many creditors still ignore these rules and consumers must know they have rights and that the law is on their side.'
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Petition pushes for speed humps at Empangeni crash hotspot
Petition pushes for speed humps at Empangeni crash hotspot A petition for speed humps has been launched to improve safety in a high-accident zone in Empangeni. The intersection in question is the President Swart/Paul Avenue intersection with the R34 Main Road through the town. ALSO READ: WATCH: 'Deathtrap' R34 road claims life of biker 'We want to slow the speed of traffic to protect our residents and children crossing at the robots,' said Ward 23 councillor and petition organiser, Andre de Lange. 'There are so many accidents in that area,' he added. De Lange petitioned to the City of uMhlathuze, but the proposal needs community support. 'With the petition, that'll make it happen,' said De Lange. To have your say, visit: Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Daily Maverick
18-06-2025
- General
- Daily Maverick
From Middle East war-zone to Ukraine — Gqeberha man rescues animals caught in the crossfire
It takes a brave and committed person to try to organise the rescue of five lion cubs in the middle of the Israel-Iran bombardment and then return to Ukraine – some of the journey on foot – to feed the hungry pets left homeless by the conflict against Russia. Most people try to get as far away from conflict and war as possible. Not South African Lionel de Lange, who often finds himself in danger – driven by his compassion for vulnerable animals. De Lange, a Ggeberha native now living in Ukraine, was recently stranded in Israel as Iran's drone attacks forced the airports there to close – delaying his return to Ukraine, where he oversees the care of big cats and other rescued wildlife – and more recently hungry pets. The director of Warriors of Wildlife, said he had arrived in Israel to meet with the Israeli National Parks authority. He had previously successfully rescued a trafficked lion from Israel and was trying to arrange refuge for five lion cubs confiscated from smugglers. The plan was disrupted by the escalation of conflict. 'We had already taken in a rescued lion cub called Zion,' he said. Zion is now living at the Simbonga Sanctuary just outside Gqeberha, and De Lange had high hopes of doing the same for the five cubs that are currently in quarantine in a zoo in Israel. De Lange met with the park authorities on Thursday last week – and even managed to fit in a turtle release – before missiles started flying overhead. De Lange said: 'I was super fortunate to go to a marine unit and be part of the release of five turtles, three loggerhead turtles and two green turtles, which were all caught in fishing nets and caught in plastic bags and fishing lines and things like that, and had to be rehabilitated and released. 'So that's what I did on Thursday, and then the plan on Friday was to visit the lions, but then Thursday night, early Friday morning … both sides were firing missiles at each other. Israel at Iran, Iran at us, so we were stuck in bomb shelters for two nights. 'The government shut everything down. It was like Covid times. There was no one on the streets, only essential services were allowed to operate. The skies were closed so I couldn't fly out.' So what did De Lange do? On Sunday, he got a lift to the border of Jordan and walked across. He then drove to Oman, from there making his way back to Europe. At the time of speaking to Daily Maverick he was at the border of Romania and Ukraine, about to enter the country he moved to almost two decades ago. He added that he wanted to get back to the abandoned dogs and cats he has been feeding in Ukraine. 'War is war' Speaking about witnessing war on two different continents he said: 'War is war. The big thing that is the same is that in all of them, unnecessary people and animals die.' However, he said the war in Ukraine is more intense than the Iran-Israel conflict. 'We actually have a front line (in Ukraine) where there's physical fighting going on, where soldiers are shooting at each other. And small drone warfare. I work on the front line with the Russians just across the river from us, as close as 500m sometimes. I've been in shelling incidents. We've been sniped at twice. My ambulance has been shot at twice. And then we are hunted by drones. The Russians are actually hunting civilians and ourselves, aid workers on the front line.' He said in Israel, ballistic missiles and drone attacks were taking place and while that was devastating to civilians, 'they're not dealing with artillery and mortars and tanks and soldiers fighting hand to hand, and that is what's happening in Ukraine'. That said, his planned rescue of the five little lion cubs will be affected by the conflict. 'It's going to affect any rescues because what it will do is, as long as the skies are closed, that means we can't fly any wildlife out. We can't fly in. We'll have to overland by road. We can't get out via the south with any animals, even if we had to put them on trucks in crates, we couldn't go south because we'd have to go past the Gaza Strip and into Egypt,' he said, adding that that was too dangerous. 'We can't go east … that's going into Iran. And then north would be Syria, and so they're all dangerous countries for us. We could possibly go through Jordan, but then all the documentation and permitting required will definitely make it a lengthy and dangerous process. 'But you know, if the lions are there, we'll try and keep them safe and that's all we can do. We'll keep them safe and healthy as much as we can. But all we can do is hope and pray that this escalation, this war, this conflict ends soon.' De Lange and his team to date have rescued 41 lions, a tiger, 17 bears, a pack of wolves, and a monkey – nearly all from Ukraine, with the exception of a few lions from South Africa and Israel. Some were placed in sanctuaries, but many facilities fell short of their promises to care for the rescued creatures. So De Lange decided he needed a refuge he could control. After a two-year search, he secured a property near the Gamtoos River, just outside Gqeberha. Simbonga Sanctuary is now home to 14 lions, a tiger and a range of free-roaming species – a permanent refuge for wildlife in need. How you can help Consider donating directly to Warriors of Wildlife or spreading the word about its lifesaving work. Support legislation that protects big cats from abuse and that prohibits their private ownership. Raise awareness by sharing their stories. Warriors of Wildlife is a registered NPC with a Public Benefit Organisation number, which means you can claim a tax deduction on your donation. De Lange explained that the sanctuary predominantly runs on donations and income from day visitors and overnight guests – but tourism hasn't recovered to its full capacity, and the sanctuary is far from fully occupied. He stressed that many people are eager to contribute when there's a dramatic rescue, but few appreciate the ongoing financial commitment that comes afterwards. 'It's not just the rescue; it's the care for years afterwards. We took in little Zion from Israel two years ago – he's going to live until he's 22 or 23 – that's a lifelong commitment. That's far greater than the initial cost of the rescue. 'Zion was rushed into emergency surgery two weeks after he arrived due to a blockage in his intestine – which set us back nearly $1,000 (R18,000). We also do manicures and pedicures on them,' he laughed. DM
