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Friday, December 25, 2020
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL LUMIERE CHARITY READERS
Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year
to all Lumiere Charity readers.
May blessings be with you and your loved ones
at this time of peace, joy and goodwill.
We pray for safeguarding from Covid-19.
A candle has been lit by Lumiere in
remembrance of all who are suffering
or have lost their lives since the beginning
of the pandemic. Our thoughts are with
their families, colleagues and friends.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
GRANDPARENTS ARE WITNESSES OF THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OF LIFE
GRANDPARENTS ARE WITNESSES
OF THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OF LIFE
26 JULY 2009
On Sunday 26 July 2009, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI gave the reminder to honour grandparents and the elderly. The pontiff commented on the liturgical commemoration of Sts Joachim and Anne [the Western feast day is July 26, the Eastern feast day is July 25].
Jesus' grandparents
Pope Benedict XVI said: "A second point for reflection comes from (the) liturgical commemoration of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of Our Lady, and therefore, grandparents of Jesus."
Grandparents are depositories and witnesses
"This occasion makes us think of the subject of education which has an important place in the pastoral work of the Church. In particular, it invites us to pray for grandparents, who, in the family, are the depositories and often witnesses of the fundamental values of life."
Educational task of grandparents
"The educational task of grandparents is always very important, and it becomes even more so when, for various reasons, the parents are unable to provide their children with an adequate presence while they are growing up."
Special blessing for grandparents
"I entrust to the protection of St Anne and St Joachim all the grandparents of the world and bestow on them a special blessing. May the Virgin Mary who - according to a beautiful iconography - learned to read the Sacred Scriptures at he rmother Anne's knee, help them always to nourish their faith and hope at the sources of the Word of God." [1]
Family in society
Paul Zalonski observed that "considering the place of the family in our society, the Pope mentioned Saints Joachim and Anne . . . Careful observers of (Pope) Benedict's work will notice that he comes back to a constant theme with the vital importance he places on education in Church's pastoral care program." [2]
Difficulties experienced by elderly
Mr Zalonski also noted that the Holy Father also mentioned "all elderly people, especially those who are alone or experiencing moments of difficulty." [2]
Vital role
Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, stressed the important role grandparents can play in passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of family life. [3]
Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
A Vatican conference on pastoral care of the elderly entitled, "The Richness of Many Years of Life" took place in Rome in early 2020. Catherine Wiley was one of the participants.
The event, organized by Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life looked at how to deal with the culture of 'discarding' the elderly, as well as their role in the family and their particular vocation in the church. [3]
Vital role of elderly in church life
Catherine emphasized the vital role of the elderly and grandparents can play in the life of the church. There is an opportunity, she said, to look at ages and stages of grandparents and the elderly and how they fit into the community. "We need in every community and in every parish a ministry for grandparents and the elderly, not just somebody who's slotted into the role because they have nothing else to do; somebody who is part and parcel, who's competent, who's professional, who can see the needs in the parish a mile off." [3]
Loneliness and depression
Catherine pointed out that some of the elderly can experience loneliness and depression. She stressed that there are so many older lay people who have the wisdom, experience and the skills to be a vital asset in the community and it is important to 'get them on board.' [3]
Storytelling
One of the most important and often underestimated qualities the elderly possess is the ability to tell a story. Passing the faith on from grandparents to grandchildren through storytelling is vital ministry.
Role of the elderly
The role of the elderly is to be treasured in society. Many a disaster has been avoided due to wise guidance from a grandparent or elder. The Scriptures tell us God will soften our juedgement when we show kindness to the elderly.
12 "My child, help your father in his old age,
and do not grieve him as long as he lives;
13 even if his mind fails, be patient with him;
because you have all your faculties do not despise him.
14 For kindness to a father wil not be forgotten,
and will be credited to you against your sins." Sirach 3:12-14
[1] L'Osservatore Romano. Vatican City, Roma. Forty-second year, number 30 (2015), Wednesday, 29 July 2009
[2] Zalonski, Paul A. Communio: Pope Benedict XVI: July 2009 archives. "Benedict reminds us to honor grandparents, and the elderly"
http://communio.stblogs.org/pope-benedict-xvi/2009/07/
[3] Vatican News. The vital role of grandparents in church and family life
With thanks to L'Osservatore Romano, communio.stblogs.org and vaticannews.va
Sunday, December 13, 2020
AUSTRALIA DROPS COVID-19 VACCINE AFTER VOLUNTEERS FALSELY TESTED POSITIVE FOR HIV; ALLEGED NEWS
THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ABANDONED A COVID-19 VACCINE DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND AND BIOTECH FIRM CSL AFTER PARTICIPANTS IN A CLINICAL TRIAL FALSELY TESTED POSITIVE FOR HIV; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]
Scientists warned participants that the vaccine could possibly generate a partial immune response to a protein fragment used to stabilize the vaccine, which is also found in HIV; Alleged News. [1]
This is not the first time a Covid-19 vaccine has given cause to worry about HIV; Alleged News. [1] In October 2020, a group of researchers warned that some vaccines currently in development could cause an increased risk of recipients acquiring HIV; Alleged News. [1]
[1] Australia drops promising Covid-19 vaccine after volunteers falsely tested positive for HIV, Alleged News
With thanks to forbes.com
Thursday, November 12, 2020
IRELAND: MR DECLAN GANLEY HAS BEGUN COURT CHALLENGE TO BAN ON PUBLIC MASS; ALLEGED NEWS
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| Declan Ganley speaking in Ireland at a Pro-life event attended by Lumiere Charity and Supportlife Group |
IRELAND: Irish entrepreneur Declan Ganley has begun a High Court challenge to the ban on attending Mass and other religious ceremonies, Alleged News. [1] and [2]
Declan is well-known as an ardent pro-lifer, son of Erin and man of honour to the people of Ireland and abroad.
County Galway-based Mr Ganley initiated judicial review proceedings against Minister for Health Stephen Donnolly and the State; Alleged News. [1]
Archbishop Eamon Martin
All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin used a column in The Irish Catholic to urge Catholics to write to their elected representatives calling for restrictions on Masses and other religious ceremonies to be eased; Alleged News. [1]
Archbishop Eamon affirmed that "In making the case for public worship at all stages of lockdown we are not claiming special privilege over other places - like gyms, restaurants or sports. We are simply stating the fact that, for Christians, gathering to worship God is not an optional extra - it is a profound expression of who we are as individual spiritual beings and as Church," Alleged News. [1]
Matter adjourned to December 8th 2020
The judge, Justice Charles Meenan, directed the application for permission to bring the challenge be heard on notice to the State and adjourned the matter to December 8th when he said circumstances can be reassessed; Alleged News. [2] Mr Ganley's lawyers said the matter was urgent; Alleged News. [2]
In his action, Mr Ganley represented by Neil Steen SC and Darren Lehane SC, instructed by solicitor Eamonn Cunningham of Gateley Tweed, seeks various orders and declarations, including an order that certain temporary regulations introduced as part of the Government’s efforts to deal with the pandemic – Regulation 5(1) and (3) of the 1947 Health Act – are quashed; Alleged News. [2]
He also seeks declarations the regulations at issue are incompatible with various articles of the Constitution, including article 44 where the State acknowledges the right of persons to freely practise their religion; Alleged News. [2]
In the alternative, Mr Ganley seeks a declaration the regulations do not prevent him from leaving his residence for the purpose of practising his religion, including participation in public worship; Alleged News. [2]
Mr Steen said the issue was extremely important for his client; Alleged News. [2] It was accepted the vast majority of religious services, including Catholic Masses, have been cancelled by church leaders due to the pandemic; Alleged News. [2] The regulations did not appear to prevent services like Masses but Catholic priests cannot leave their homes to perform a Mass nor can persons like Mr Ganley attend such services; Alleged News. [2]
Uproar
There was uproar in Ireland after warning that priests could go to prison for celebrating Mass, Alleged News. [3] In the wake of new laws which Catholics in Ireland are comparing to penal times and the persecution of the Catholic Church, an increasing number of priests and lay people are demanding the return of Mass and the sacraments, Alleged News. [3]
According to the Iona Institute, the new penalties apply to any minister of religion who holds a public act of worship, not just priests; Alleged News. [3]
A group representing Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and New churches from all over Ireland, Irish Church Together, said that it supported the appeal made by 70 Pentecostal church leaders in an open letter to Taoiseach Martin, within which the religious leaders described the closure of places of worship as "counterproductive" at a time when people "desperately need the hope and community that so many find in church life and public worship; Alleged News. [3]
International horror
Countless abroad have expressed horror at the plight of the people of Ireland unable to worship in cathedral, mosque, church or temple.
WHY NOT SIGN THE PETITION?
LIFT THE BAN ON PUBLIC WORSHIP IN IRELAND; ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.change.org/p/taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-lift-the-ban-on-public-worship-in-ireland
[1] Court challenge to ban on public Mass, Alleged News
https://www.irishcatholic.com/breaking-news-court-challenge-to-ban-on-public-mass/
[2] Ganley takes legal challenge to Level 5 ban on attending Mass; Alleged News
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/ganley-takes-legal-challenge-to-level-5-ban-on-attending-mass-1.4402319
[3] Ireland; Uproar after warning that priests could go to prison for celebrating Mass, Alleged News
http://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2020/11/ireland-uproar-after-warning-that.html
With thanks to irishcatholic.com and irishtimes.com
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
IRELAND; UPROAR AFTER WARNING THAT PRIESTS COULD GO TO PRISON FOR CELEBRATING MASS; ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCGnewQn-Ks
IRELAND; THERE HAS BEEN UPROAR AFTER WARNING THAT PRIESTS COULD GO TO PRISON FOR CELEBRATING MASS, ALLEGED NEWS. [1] In the wake of new laws which Catholics in Ireland are comparing to penal times and the persecution of the Catholic Church, an increasing number of priests and lay people are demanding the return of Mass and the sacraments; Alleged News. [1]
Warning by Deputy McNamara
Deputy Michael McNamara, a politician who chairs the Oireachtas Covid-19 committee warned that a priest could be imprisoned or fined for celebrating the Holy Mass in public under new restrictions passed into Irish law during October 2020; Alleged News. [2]
Deputy McNamara, an independent TD for County Clare, raised his concerns as the Dail debated the extension of public health emergency legislation restricting individual rights from 9 November 2020 until 9th June 2021, with the view to curbing the spread of Covid-19 virus; Alleged News. [2]
Article 8
Article 8 of the regulations prohibits various events, including religious services, with an exception for funerals; Alleged News. [2] Contravention of the prohibition is an offence with a penal provision which allows for the imposition of criminal penalties on the event organizer, such as a priest who celebrates a Mass attended by any members of the public; Alleged News. [2] The penalties include a fine, imprisonment, or both.[2]
Criminal offence
Addressing the Minister for Health in the Dail, Deputy McNamara cautioned that under the new provisions, priests will be committing a criminal offence if they open the doors of their churches for Mass; Alleged News. [2]
Deputy McNamara said, "I am not a Mass-goer. but I know how important it is in the community I represent for people to go to Mass or to a church or mosque. The government is denying them that. Is the government going to send gardai after priests who decide to say Mass? If the government is thinking of that, I have one word to say, "Don't"; Alleged News. [3] [Gardai are the police].
Deputy McNamara emphasized that Regulation 5[1] precludes people leaving their home without reasonable excuse and that under Regulation 5[2] saying Mass in public is not a reasonable excuse and that therefore there is a penal provision for any priest who does; Alleged News. [3]
The law is in violation
The law is in direct violation of Article 44 of the Irish Constitution which states, "The State acknowledges that the homage of public worship is due to Almighty God. It shall hold His Name in reverence, and shall respect and honour religion. Freedom of conscience and the free profession and practice of religion are, subject to public order and morality, guaranteed to every citizen." [1]
All ministers of religion
According to the Iona Institute, the new penalties apply to any minister of religion who holds a public act of worship, not just priests; Alleged News. [2] A number of church leaders have issued statements which call upon the government to allow churches to reopen for public worship; Alleged News. [2]
A group representing Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and New churches from all over Ireland, Irish Church Together, said that it supported the appeal made by 70 Irish Pentecostal church leaders in an open letter to Taoiseach Martin, within which the religious leaders described the closure of places of worship as "counterproductive" at a time when people "desperately need the hope and community that so many find in church life and public worship", Alleged News. [2]
Archbishops meet Taoiseach
Taoiseach Martin met with Catholic Primate Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary, Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O'Reilly and Bishop of Ossory Dermot Farrell during October 2020, Alleged News. [4]
Penal restrictions for all ministers of religion
Penal laws are laws which were passed against Roman Catholics in Britain and Ireland that penalized the practice of the Roman Catholic religion and imposed civil disabilities on Catholics. [5]
Various acts passed in the 16th and 17th centuries prescribed fines and imprisonment for participation in Catholic worship and severe penalties, including death, for Catholic priests who practised their ministry in Britain or Ireland. [5]
When our forefathers marched and suffered for independence, they proudly thought of the generations of Irish to come who would have access to freedom and protection. Little did they know that the 21st century would bring restrictions not only for Catholics but for all ministers of religion.
Are the dying to remain without the last sacraments?
What will the results be? Are the dying to remain unshriven and without the solace of the last sacraments? Are believers to be denied the comfort of worship (with due Covid-19 restrictions being faithfully adhered to) in cathedral, church, mosque or temple? Are respected leaders of religion to be criminalized for following their God-given call to minister to the spiritual flocks God Himself has entrusted into their care?
An account will be required of us all at our Last Judgement. Will it be said that our people were allowed to shop for fruit and vegetables to sustain life but were denied the Bread of Life for their eternal salvation?
WHY NOT SIGN THE PETITION?
LIFT THE BAN ON PUBLIC WORSHIP IN IRELAND; ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.change.org/p/taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-lift-the-ban-on-public-worship-in-ireland
[1] Irish Catholics in uproar after warning that priests could go to prison for celebrating Mass, Alleged News https://thecatholicuniverse.com/irish-catholics-in-uproar-after-warning-that-priests-could-go-to-prison-for-celebrating-mass/
[2] Priests 'face prison' for saying Mass in public, Alleged News
https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/13520/priests-face-prison-for-saying-mass-in-public
[3] Clergy who hold acts of public worship can go to prison under new Covid measures: Alleged News
[4] Restrictions on religious services to stay after archbishops meet Taoiseach, Alleged News
[5] Penal laws; British and Irish history
https://www.britannica.com/event/Penal-Laws
With thanks to youtube, thecatholicuniverse.com, thetablet.co.uk, ionainstute.ie, brittanica.com, irishtimes.com and change.org
Friday, October 23, 2020
NAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE - INTERNATIONAL PRO-LIFE SUMMIT
FIVE KEY SPEAKERS HELD THE PLATFORM DURING THE NAL (NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR LIFE) INTERNATIONAL PRO-LIFE VIRTUAL SUMMIT WHICH WAS HELD ON 3rd OCTOBER 2020. Pro-lifers from countries such as South Africa, Ghana, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, Kenya, Israel and India attended the conference. Reverend Jeremy Smyth highlighted the fact that unborn children are dying daily . The truth is that the abortion industry is destroying generations and making money out of it. Through abortion we are facing murder on an industrial scale.
International speakers
Speakers were President Bert van Dorenbos (Schreeuw om Leven Netherlands), Mr Brad Mattes (Life Issues Institute USA), Mrs Vinita Shaw (Disha Pro-Life India,), Mrs Sandy Shoshani (Be'ad Chaim Israel) and Dr Jean Kargia (Kenyan Pro-Life Organisation Kenya).
War within the womb
President van Dorenbos highlighted that abortion is a world war raging within the mother's womb. Mrs Vinita Shaw explained that the pro-life movement is growing in India.
Abortion until birth
Mrs Sandy Shoshani explained that Israel finances abortion. Abortion is legal until birth in Israel. Approximately 40 000 abortions take place annually in Israel. About half of these abortions are funded by the government with the approval of the Committee for Termination of Pregnancy.
Pro-life President
Mr Brad Mattes stated that President Trump is the most pro-life president ever. Both President Trump and Vice-President Pence are pro-life. The challenge from Mr Mattes to attendees was that future generations should not be able to ask why pro-lifers weren't there to stop this abortion holocaust.
Unplanned pregnancy social problem
Dr Jean Kargia noted that 85% of Kenyans are pro-life. Kenya has a pro-life constitution. Doctor explained that unplanned pregnancies are a social problem, not a medical one. Kiota Rescue Centre in Kenya assists pregnant girls who have been rejected by their families.
Dr van Eeden
Dr Albu van Eeden, CEO for Doctors for Life International, emphasized that embryological textbooks state that life starts at fertilization. He said that fertilization refers to the moment the male sperm fuses with a female egg to form a zygote (fertilized egg). Conception is however ambiguous in its meaning because it sometimes refers to fertilization and other times it is used to refer to implantation of the fertilized egg. It is therefore safer to refer to fertilization as the beginning of life.
Supportlife Group
Interaction between facilitator Mr Martus de Wet, Dr van Eeden, the speakers and attendees was facilitated during the summit. International pro-life group "Supportlife Group" attended the summit. Supportlife found that the breadth of information was excellent, the calibre of speakers world class, and that the support was very strengthening.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
SOUTH AFRICA: INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE (IPID) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS; ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAvYJzViUHc
SOUTH AFRICA; THE INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE (IPID) WILL INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS THAT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) ARE INVOLVED IN THE STOCK THEFT SYNDICATE OPERATING IN THE SENEKAL-AREA IN THE FREE STATE; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the investigation and called on the IPID to expand the investigation to encompass more rural communities in South Africa, saying it has been reliably informed - through its numerous oversight inspections to rural communities over the years - that "SAPS officers are often linked to the crimes they are supposed to investigate", Alleged News. [1]
Genl Khehla Sitole
Recently, the Democratic Alliance wrote to Genl Khehla Sitole, the National Police Commissioner, with regard to concerns in Tlakgameng-community in the North West and requesting the implementation of the SAPS Rural Safety Strategy there; Alleged News. [1] Farmers and community members there regularly experience stock theft, poaching, illegal land grabs, vandalism, illegal grazing and intimidation; Alleged News. [1]
Normandien in Kwazulu-Natal
The farmers in Normandien in Kwazulu-Natal brought similar complaints to an imbizo (a gathering, usually called by a traditional leader) with Police Minister Bheki Cele in September 2020; Alleged News. [1]
28 418 stock thefts from April 2019 to March 2020
MP Annette Steyn, Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, apprised that "According to a joint report by SAPS and StatsSA there were 28 418 reports of stock theft between 1 April 2019 and March 2020," Alleged News. [1]
Andrew Whitfield MP
On October 13 2020 Andrew Whitfield MP, Shadow Minister of Police, wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise, to request the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee of the National Assembly to investigate criminality and corruption at the SAPS; Alleged News. [1]
Farm murders continue
A female farm manager, Ms Chantel Kershaw (44), was ambushed at her farm near Johannesburg, Alleged News. [2] She was sexually assaulted and strangled, Alleged News. [2]
Farm manager Brendin Horner (21) was attacked and tortured before being stabbed three times then strangled after being strung up from a pole, Alleged News. [2] The attack happened at the DeRots Farm in Paul Roux in Free State, Alleged News. [2]
Police Minister Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele confirmed that one suspect in the Mr Brendin Horner murder case has previously been arrested on 16 occasions; Alleged News. [3]
Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts and his team were in the Free State, conducting interviews with farmers about stock theft and criminal problems along the porous border to Lesotho, when Farm manager Brendin Horner was murdered just three hours away from them, Alleged News. [1] As shown in the programme, farmers are living in isolation and fear. Mrs Daleen van den Hoven was beaten and left at a broken border gate (and has since had multiple brain operations), Alleged News. [1] Mr Makwena Thola was forced off his farm by stock thieves who stole his animals and threatened his life says, "Whenever I tell the story of my farm, my heart aches. It hurts," Alleged News. [1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeYq_1pbW2c&feature=youtu.be
Northern Natal farming couple murdered
On 29 August 2020, a Northern Natal farming couple were ambushed and shot dead outside their Normandien home near Newcastle; Alleged News. [4] The bullet-ridden bodies of Glen and Vida Rafferty, 63 and 60 respectively, along with one of their dogs, was found near the entrance of their home, Alleged News. [4]
11 and 15 year old girls raped
Of the deaths recorded during August 2020, four were in KZN (Kwazulu-Natal); Alleged News. [4] The statistics also revealed that four women were raped, including a mother and her two daughters, aged 15 and 11; Alleged News. [4]
Gun pushed in 99-year old woman's mouth
Knives and guns were usually the weapons used, and in one attack, a gun was pushed into the mouth of a 99-year old woman; Alleged News. [4]
Ramped up calls from leaders
The deaths of the Rafferty couple ramped up calls from community leaders, rights groups and politicians who roundly condemned the country's latest farm killings; Alleged News. [4]
Nationwide demonstrations
Nationwide demonstrations swept South Africa in September 2020. [5] A protest was held at Parliament in Cape Town. 40 000 protested in Tshwane (Pretoria). A farm murder protest was held in Nelson Mandela Bay. A protest against farm murders took place in Mookgophong, Limpopo.
Gauteng bikers took to the streets to shine a spotlight on farm murders in South Africa. A protest was held in Durban. A protest was held at Hartswater after the murder of the Brand family, Alleged News. The bodies of Mr Danie Brand (83), his wife Mrs Breggie Brand (73) and their daughter Ms Elzabie (54) were found after the family went missing after allegedly being attacked on their smallholding in Hartswater in the Northern Cape, Alleged News. [5]
Hartswater protest
Protests were held in Amanzimtoti, East London, Zululand and Dundee; Alleged News. [5] Protests were held in Senekal, Alleged News. [6]
Farm murders continue
On July 19 2019, a candle was lit by Lumiere in remembrance of all who have been wounded and/or murdered in farm attacks in South Africa. That candle continues to burn.
A few of the farm attacks news reports in 2019 included farm attacks in
Bonnievale
Stellenbosch
Hoopstad/Bloemhof
Potchefstroom
Near Makhado Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Bokfontein
Devon Gauteng
Apiesrivier Gauteng
De Wildt Gauteng
Hankey Eastern Cape
Paarl
Westonaria
Petrusberg Free State
Patryshoek Gauteng
Lanseria
Biesiesvlei North West province
Martindale Free State
Roodeplaat
Delmas
Argent Mpumalanga
Andeon Gauteng
Centurion
Nigel
Vryheid Kwazulu-Natal
Levubu area Limpopo
Tweedespruit Cullinan Gauteng; Alleged News. [7]
Rome Research Institute of South Africa statistics
A visual analysis of farm attacks and murders: September 2020, by the Rome Research Institute of South Africa; Alleged News. can be found at the following link:
Some farm murders in recent weeks
Outside Christiana
Farm attack outside Christiana in the North West province of South Africa on 17 October 2020, two farm workers were attacked and assaulted; Alleged News. [8] The workers were tied up, assaulted and seriously injured; Alleged News. [8] One of the workers was also stabbed, Alleged News. [8]
Addo area
A farm attack on 16 October 2020 on a farm in the Addo area Eastern Cape province of South Africa; Alleged News. [9] Farm guests were attacked and robbed, one was shot in the upper body, another guest was shot in the leg; Alleged News. [9]
Kameeldrift West Gauteng
A farm attack took place on 17 October 2020 on a smallholding in Kameeldrift West Gauteng; Alleged News. [10] Three attackers cut the fence and broke into the home where they attacked a man with a panga; Alleged News. [10] The man suffered extensive injuries to his fingers and hands, Alleged News. [10] Robbery ensued, Alleged News. [10]
Hennenman Free State
A farm attack on 3 October 2020 on a Hennenman district farm, during which an elderly couple were attacked; Alleged News. [11] The 60-year old woman was shot two times in the chest and in the knee and the husband (62) was also shot two times in the leg, Alleged News. [11]
Koffiefontein Free State
A farm attack took place on 12 October 2020 in Koffiefonteint in the Free State province of South Africa; Alleged News. [12] A farmer, Andries Myburgh (31) was attacked on the farm Vandermerwesdam between Koffiefontein and Petrusburg; Alleged News. [12]
The attackers overpowered him, hit him over the head and a struggle ensued, Alleged News. [12] The attackers then poured petrol over him and set him alight, Alleged News. [12] Myburgh managed to escape, Alleged News. [12]
Farm attacks and farm murders - this year so far; Alleged News
January 2020; 17 farm attacks
February 2020; 31 farm attacks, 8 farm murders
March 2020; 35 farm attacks, 6 farm murders
April 2020; 17 farm attacks, 1 farm murder
May 2020; 15 farm attacks, 4 farm murders
June 2020; 56 farm attacks, 7 farm murders
July 2020; 55 farm attacks, 9 farm murders
August 2020; 52 farm attacks, 9 farm murders
September 2020; 48 farm attacks, 5 farm murders [13]
May the souls of the departed rest in peace
Lumiere candle continues to remain lit in remembrance
of all wounded and/or murdered in farm attacks in South Africa
[1] IPID to investigate allegations that police involved in Senekal stock theft syndicate; Alleged News
[2] Farm slaughter Female farmers sexually assaulted, tortured and murdered in latest horrific attacks on South Africa's white farm workers, Alleged News
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12852875/farm-workers-torture-murder-south-africa/
[3] SAPS allegedly involved in stock theft, Alleged News
https://www.enca.com/news/saps-allegedly-involved-stock-theft
[4] When farmers and their workers are killed, the entire nation should scream; Alleged News
[5] South Africa; Nationwide demonstrations against farm murders, Alleged News
http://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2020/09/south-africa-nationwide-demonstrations.html
[6] Scenes from Senekal; EFF, ANC and farmers protest outside court; Alleged News
https://ewn.co.za/2020/10/16/scenes-from-senekal-eff-anc-and-farmers-protest-outside-court
[7] A candle has been lit by Lumiere in remembrance of all who have been wounded and/or murdered in farm attacks in South Africa
https://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-candle-has-been-lit-by-lumiere-in_19.html
[8] Farm attack, farm workers assaulted, tied up, one stabbed, Christiana; Alleged News
[9] Farm attack, 5 masked attackers, 2 people shot, Addo; Alleged News
[10] Farm attack, man hospitalised after panga assault by 3 attackers, Kameeldrift West; Alleged News
[11] Farm attack, 2 attackers open fire, elderly couple both shot, Hennenman; Alleged News
[12] Farm attack, farmer doused with petrol, set alight, escapes after firing shots, Koffiefontein; Alleged News
[13] 48 Farm attacks and 5 farm murders in South Africa - September 2020, Alleged News
With thanks to youtube, sapeople.com, thesun.co.uk, enca.com, iol.co.za and southafricatoday.net, Hartswater video used with permission
Saturday, October 17, 2020
DR DAMON NOTO - HOUSE HEARING ON ORGAN HARVESTING: ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sChQEZa7jTY
DR DAMON NOTO M.D. PROVIDED TESTIMONY FOR HEARING BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS REGARDING FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING WITH REGARD TO RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL DISSIDENTS BY THE CHINESE COMMUNISTIC PARTY; ALLEGED NEWS. [1] DR NOTO IS A SPOKESPERSON FROM DOCTORS AGAINST FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]
[1] Dr Damon Noto - House Hearing on Organ Harvesting; Alleged News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Q1T4Fx6lNhc
With thanks to youtube
HELP STOP FORCED ORGAN HARVESTING IN CHINA; ALLEGED NEWS. WHY NOT SIGN THE PETITION?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PrBwDoQVzA
There is extensive evidence suggesting that hundreds of thousands have been killed for their organs in China; Alleged News. [1] Help save innocent lives and end this crime against humanity; Alleged News. [1]
Why not sign the petition?
http://www.stoporganharvesting.org/
With thanks to youtube and stoporganharvesting.org
Saturday, October 10, 2020
REGGIE LITTLEJOHN, PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS WITHOUT FRONTIERS SPEAKING ON THE PLC NETWORK WEBINAR; ALLEGED NEWS
REGGIE LITTLEJOHN, PRESIDENT OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS WITHOUT FRONTIERS SPEAKING ON THE PLC NETWORK WEBINAR; ALLEGED NEWS
WOMEN'S RIGHTS WITHOUT FRONTIERS; ALLEGED NEWS
https://www.womensrightswithoutfrontiers.org/
With thanks to youtube and womenrightswithoutfrontiers.org
Saturday, September 26, 2020
POSSIBLE NEW CORONAVIRUS VACCINE MADE WITHOUT USING ABORTED BABIES' CELLS; ALLEGED NEWS
A POTENTIAL CORONAVIRUS VACCINE BEING TESTED IN AUSTRALIA COULD BE THE ETHICAL ALTERNATIVE WHICH PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR: ALLEGED NEWS. [1] Until now, the vaccine from Oxford University/AstraZeneca has been considered the most promising for COVID-19, but researchers are using aborted babies' cells in their testing, Alleged News. [1] The answer may be with another vaccine in the process of being developed by the University of Queensland and Australian biotech company, CSL Limited; Alleged News. [1]
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli
Melbourne Archbishop Comensoli recently highlighted the project due to the fact that researchers are not using aborted babies' cells in their work; Alleged News. [1] "It is our understanding that the [University of Queensland] project does not use cell lines taken from an aborted child but uses a human ovarian cell line," Archbishop Comensoli wrote in a letter, "For this reason, it appears to be an ethically acceptable option," Alleged News. [1]
Trials
The researchers reported that pre-clinical testing was successful, Alleged News. [1] They are now recruiting volunteers for human trials; Alleged News. [1] If all goes well, the vaccine could be available by mid-2021; Alleged News. [1]
17 research groups
According to the Charlotte Lozier Institute, 17 research groups are conducting ethical coronavirus vaccine experiments, while five are not; Alleged News. [1] The five groups using aborted babies' cells in their research include researchers with the University of Oxford, Johnson & Johnson and the University of Pittsburgh; Alleged News. [1]
Archbishop Joseph Naumann
In May, U.S. Catholic Archbishop Naumann urged pro-life advocates to speak out against the unethical use of aborted babies' cells in the creation of a coronavirus vaccine; Alleged News. [1] Archbishop Naumann said it is the time for pro-lifers to demand ethically developed vaccines; Alleged News. [1] "I think all we need really is for our pharmaceutical companies to realize that this is offensive to a large number of Americans and give them the encouragement, give our government the encouragement, to make sure these vaccines are not morally compromised in any way," Archbishop Naumann said; Alleged News. [1]
Archbishop Michael Miller
Archbishop Miller of Vancouver recently donated thousands of dollars to support an ethical vaccine research project at the University of British Columbia; Alleged News. [1] and [2].
New polio vaccine
Vaccine producers are heeding pro-lifers concerns; Alleged News. [1] Earlier this month, the Sanofi-Pasteur company announced plans to produce a new, ethically-developed polio vaccine; Alleged News. [1] The project is intended to replace an older polio vaccine which was developed with cells from an aborted baby; Alleged News. [1] Sanofi-Pasteur is one of the largest vaccine production companies in the world; Alleged News. [1]
Trump administration grant
Ethical alternatives to the cells of aborted babies are available; Alleged News. [1] These include pluripotent stem cells and tissue from placentas, umbilical cords and amniotic fluid; Alleged News. [1] In 2018, the Trump administration created a $20 million grant to invest in these ethical research alternatives; Alleged News. [1]
[1] Possible New Coronavirus Vaccine Made Without Using Cells from Aborted Babies; Alleged News
[2] Vancouver Archbishop donates to Coronavirus vaccine research; Alleged News
https://angelusnews.com/news/world/vancouver-archbishop-donates-to-coronavirus-vaccine-research/
With thanks to lifenews.com and angelusnews.com
Monday, September 21, 2020
SOUTH AFRICA: NATIONWIDE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST FARM MURDERS; ALLEGED NEWS
SOUTH AFRICA; NATIONWIDE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST ONGOING FARM MURDERS SWEPT THE COUNTRY, ALLEGED NEWS.
Cape Town Parliament Protest
Hundreds of bikers roared down Roeland Street in Cape Town to protest against farm murders; Alleged News. [1] They gathered outside Parliament in leather jackets and long boots carrying placards saying "Stop farm killings" and "No farms, no food"; Alleged News. [1]
Reading out a memorandum to the crowd, Ms Debbie Els of the Stop Farm Murders Attacks Movement said, "Without farmers we are facing hunger", Alleged News. [1] Ms Els further said that farms are soft targets for crime because of their remote locations and that farms need to be protected and labelled a "national keypoint", Alleged News. [1] Some of the demands include protection from the state and assistance with security equipment and training, Alleged News. [1] "We need to ensure that we secure our bread basket," Ms Els said; Alleged News. [1]
Mr Sihle Ngobese, who goes by the name of Big Daddy Liberty, said, "It is time for us to draw the line in the sand and say enough is enough," Alleged News. [1] "People are killing the people that feed us," Vanessa Minnie said, "We need to support our farmers and save their lives," "Farmers desperately need security," she said; Alleged News. [1]
40 000 protesters in Tshwane [Pretoria]
Nearly 40 000 motorcycle riders converged on the Union Buildings in protest against farm murders and rural crime in South Africa, Alleged News. [2] The Union Buildings are in Tshwane [Pretoria].
The bikers placed roses and crosses at the gates of the building, and also delivered a memorandum to the Presidential Office; Alleged News. [2]
Nelson Mandela Bay
A farm murder protest was held in Nelson Mandela Bay, Alleged News. [3]
Limpopo Protest
A protest against farm murders took place in Mookgophong, Limpopo, in response to the spike in farm murders in the region and to farm attacks nationwide in South Africa; Alleged News. [4] Farmers and farm workers occupied the streets of Naboomspruit as they stood up against farm murders in South Africa, Alleged News. [4] Farmers took to the streets on tractors, excavators, harvesters, trucks and horses during the protest, Alleged News. [5]
Mr Alwyn van Zyl (79) was murdered on his Limpopo farm in March 2020, Alleged News. [4] The murder took place on Van Zyl's farm at Pade se Loop, between Modimolle (Nylstroom) and Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) in the Waterberg district, Alleged News. [4] His wife Mrs Pauline van Zyl (66) survived the attack but sustained serious injuries, Alleged News. [4]
During August 2020 there were two farm attacks in Limpopo: the Joubert farm attack near Dendron on 5 August and a 16 August farm attack outside Mokopane, Alleged News. [4]
The DA in Limpopo conducted watching briefs at the Morebeng and Polokwane Magistrates' courts for the attack on the Jouberts near Dendron and for the Christine Robinson murder at the Thabazimbi Magistrate's court, Alleged News. [4]
Gauteng Protest
Gauteng bikers took to the streets to shine a spotlight on farm murders in South Africa, Alleged News. [See video]
Durban protest
Bikers showed up in their numbers at the south bound Petroport near Queen Nandi Drive to join the nationwide Bikers protest against farm murders, Alleged News. [6] The bikers thereafter headed to the Durban Magistrate's Court to deliver their memorandum; Alleged News. [6]
Hartswater protest
Farmers held a protest against farm murders with their trucks and tractors in Hartswater; Alleged News. The protest came after the murder of the Brand family, Alleged News. The bodies of Mr Danie Brand (83), his wife Mrs Breggie Brand (73) and their daughter Ms Elzabie (54) were found after the family went missing after allegedly being attacked on their smallholding in Hartswater in the Northern Cape; Alleged News. [7]
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| Aerial view of Hartswater protest; Alleged News |
Amanzimtoti protest
South Coast and Amanzimtoti riders joined Pietermaritzburg and North Coast riders over Spaghetti Junction and proceeded through to Durban to the court house, where they laid down crosses and roses in remembrance of farm murder victims; Alleged News. [8]
Dundee protest
Dundee hosted bikers' protest against farm attacks and crime, Alleged News. [9] Bikers from Dundee, Glencoe, Ladysmith and Newcastle rallied against ongoing farm attacks and crime, Alleged News. [9] Pamphlets were handed out to passing motorists and prayers for peace were said, Alleged News. [9]
Zululand bikers' protest
Hundreds of Zululand bikers participated in an awareness run, calling for an end to farm murders; Alleged News. [10] The bikers were split into two groups, one starting from Richards Bay and heading north to the Baobab truck stop on the N2 near Hluhluwe, while the other group met up at the Engen petrol station on the N2 and travelled south to eShowe; Alleged News. [10] At the destination points, they held prayer sessions and left crosses in memory of farm murders; Alleged News. [10]
East London protest
East London bikers joined the nationwide protest against farm attacks; Alleged News. [11] A mass bike ride from Gonubie through town to Nahoon highlighted the plight of South African farmers; Alleged News. [11]
The Scatterlings Adventure Bike Group road Captain John Rademan said, "This is about rural safety and this is personal for me. Shaun Krull was killed in a farm attack and this is why I came out," Alleged News. [11]
Lumiere candle remains alight
Since the Lumiere Charity blog post on Friday, July 19, 2019, [12] the candle which was lit in remembrance of all who have been wounded and/or murdered in farm attacks in South Africa has been kept constantly alight. Murders continue and farmers and their families live in fear.
Mr Lekota
Famine will result if proficient farmers continue to be murdered on farms, said Mr Mosiuoa Lekota, leader of the Congress of the People (COPE), Alleged News. [12]
Dr Jankielsohn
Dr Roy Jankielsohn, DA-member and leader of the official opposition in the Free State legislator, stated that security in rural districts, particularly with regard to farm attacks, has become a crisis: Alleged News. [12] "Dit is duidelik dat die polisie die oorlog teen misdaad verloor het," (Translation: "It is clear that the police have lost the war against crime," Alleged News. [12]
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemned the farm attack on the Brand family on their smallholding in the Northern Cape, Alleged News. [13] The DA extended deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and the surrounding community, who reeled in shock at this crime; Alleged News. [13] This is exactly the sort of attack the DA has been insisting be taken seriously, Alleged News. [13]
Earlier this year the DA launched a 16-point plan to focus on rural attacks on farms and small holdings, which have seen the terrible murders of farmers, farm workers, their wives, parents and children, as well as visitors to farms; Alleged News. [13]
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemned the farm attack on the Brand family on their smallholding in the Northern Cape, Alleged News. [13] The DA extended deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and the surrounding community, who reeled in shock at this crime; Alleged News. [13] This is exactly the sort of attack the DA has been insisting be taken seriously, Alleged News. [13]
Earlier this year the DA launched a 16-point plan to focus on rural attacks on farms and small holdings, which have seen the terrible murders of farmers, farm workers, their wives, parents and children, as well as visitors to farms; Alleged News. [13]
Report
Afriforum Research Institute has released a report entitled "Farm Attacks and Farm Murders in South Africa: Analysis of recorded incidents: 2019"; Alleged News. [14] According to page 3 of the report, farm attacks have been increasing from 2011 onwards; Alleged News. [14]
The Provincial Analysis is reflected on page 4 of the report. With regard to Farm murders per province, the number of murders in the Free State increased significantly over the last three years, Alleged News. The highest number of farm murders occurred in the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, Alleged News. [14]
On page 7, the report conclusion reads as follows, "Victims and families of victims are left with severe trauma and emotional and psychological damage. The most horrific details of these crimes are often those which are not reported. It is crucial to provide the much needed support - especially emotional support - to the victims of violent crime. Communities are as always encouraged to become involved with security networks in their area. It is essential to make it as difficult as possible for attackers to gain access to dwellings, " Alleged News. [14]
[1] Hundreds protest against farm murders, Alleged News
https://www.groundup.org.za/article/hundreds-protest-against-farm-murders/
[2] 40 000 bikers protest against farm murders and rural crime; Alleged News
[3] WATCH farm murder protests as news comes of 4 farm attacks in 48 hours in North West, Alleged News
https://www.sapeople.com/2020/08/29/four-farm-attacks-in-48-hours-in-north-west-cause-for-concern/
[4] WATCH stop farm murders protest in Limpopo, South Africa; Alleged News
[5] In pictures: South African farmers protest attacks; Alleged News
https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/in-pictures-south-african-farmers-protest-attacks-1.1597825683730?slide=2
[6] WATCH: Bikers rev up to Durban for farm murder protest; Alleged News
https://bereamail.co.za/244631/watch-bikers-rev-up-to-durban-for-farm-murder-protest/
[7] Two more bodies in Hartswater farm murder found, fifth suspect arrested; Alleged News
https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-07-28-two-more-bodies-in-hartswater-farm-murder-found-fifth-suspect-arrested/
[8] Amanzimtoti bikers rev against farm murders; Alleged News
[9] Dundee hosts bikers' protest against farm attacks, crime; Alleged News
https://northernnatalnews.co.za/308132/dundee-hosts-bikers-protest-against-farm-attacks-crime/
[10] Zululand bikers' run against farm murders; Alleged News
https://zululandobserver.co.za/232127/zululand-bikers-run-against-farm-murders/
[11] East London bikers ride against farm attacks; Alleged News
https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2020-08-29-east-london-bikers-ride-against-farm-attacks/
[12] Lumiere Charity; A Candle has been lit in remembrance of all who have been wounded and/or murdered in farm attacks in South Africa; Alleged News
https://lumierecharity.blogspot.com/2019/07/a-candle-has-been-lit-by-lumiere-in_19.html
[13] Mr President, will you ignore the Brand family farm attack too? Alleged News
https://www.polity.org.za/article/mr-president-will-you-ignore-the-brand-family-farm-attack-too-2020-07-28
[13] Mr President, will you ignore the Brand family farm attack too? Alleged News
https://www.polity.org.za/article/mr-president-will-you-ignore-the-brand-family-farm-attack-too-2020-07-28
[14] Afriforum Research Institute. Farm attacks and farm murders in South Africa Analysis of recorded incidents: 2019; Alleged News
Afriforum; Alleged News
With thanks to youtube, groundup.org.za, farmersweekly.co.za, sapeople.com, ewn.co.za, gulfnews.com, bereamail.co.za, sowetanlive.co.za, southcoastsun.co.za, northernnatalnews.co.za, zululandobserver.co.za, dispatchlive.co.za, polity.org.za and afriforum.co.za
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