Killer South African Cops Caught On Camera

Killer South African Cops Caught On Camera

The amateur video footage obtained by the Daily Sun shows the South African Police Service handcuffing the man, 27, to the back of a police van and dragging him for about 400m behind their vehicle in Daveyton, Johannebsurg.  The man later died of various injuries.

The Independent Police Directorate (IPID) said they were investigating the death of the man - a taxi driver originally from Mozambique.

"We are still interviewing the witnesses because the allegations are that he was dragged with the police vehicle," spokesperson Moses Dlamini said on Wednesday.


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INCARCERATED BUT NEVER SILENCED

Adidja Palmer has decided to give the green light to his co-author and business partner, Michael Dawson, to reveal to the public things about himself that he had previously chosen to keep private as he has always wanted to keep his personal and family life away from the intense public scrutiny that he has endured.

However, after being locked up without bail for nearly a year and a half, politicians still blame him for everything from scamming to teenage truancy to the increase in crime as he is constantly being portrayed as the root of all evil in Jamaica – this is a man who has never been convicted of a crime for his 37 years on earth. He believes he owes it to his children and mother to not sit like a lame duck and let Babylon demonize their father and son. Furthermore he hears crazy stories about him attempting to escape and once even shooting a guard in the process.

Without an opportunity to defend himself, he has asked Dawson during their last visit to manage his Public Relations giving him the go-ahead to reveal lengthy discussions about the real Adidja Palmer that they had for months whilst writing their book, his reflections on life during their visits and to market the catalogue of positive music that he had made years ago but has been shunned by Disc Jockeys, sound systems and record companies doing compilations.

He told Dawson during our last visit, “I am not worried about the case right now as Haile Selassie said justice will prevail, regardless of how long it takes – if a so Jah say, a so it go so I am at peace that the matter will be dealt with. I just don’t want my children and the youths of Jamaica to get the wrong impression of me. I am in no way perfect but I am not who Babylon says I am. I love Jamaica, I love the youths and when I am out I will 100% guarantee that I will be the man that will have the biggest positive effect on Jamaica since Marcus Garvey – mark my words, tell the people of Jamaica they can take that to the bank and not the IMF – “OH” (Kartel’s voice.)

Dawson through his company Whirlwind Entertainment will immediately take control of Kartel’s twitter account “@iamthekartel” from his previous PR representative; will expand his social media reach and will periodically deliver “Conversations with Kartel” – a summary of hours of discussions they had in preparation for a Biography on the artist that they never got to complete. Dawson believes this is the best way for the people of Jamaica to know the man first hand rather than rely on unsubstantiated stories.

Whirlwind Records (part of Whirlwind Entertainment) will also be putting out a series of compilations of songs that have been around for many years but have never been heard. Next month, Whirlwind will release Kartel’s first Roots and Culture album with a twist, a gospel/spiritual album is next and some stuff from Vybz Kartel that will shock the world. Dawson explains that the visits are short and the environment is noisy so they don’t get to go into details but Addi is in good spirits. He misses his family terribly and prison life is tough but he is spending his days studying W.E. Dubois and Garveyism, he is currently staying away from all meat and he prays and meditates as much as he can. Many will be surprised by what he told Dawson about Popcaan and Black Rhyno.

Bounty Killer wins Bigs at the START awards

The biggest winner of the night, Bounty Killer (left), chills with Keona Williams at The STAR Awards last night.


The show started with performance by local dancers Card Unit, who had the audience religiously tuned in to their moves as they danced to Chris Brown’s Don’t Wake Me Up among other songs.

By 8:15 p.m., it was time for hosts Dr Michael Abrahams and Lady Renae to announce the first award, which was Selector of the Year. This went to DJ Boom Boom, and in a rather comedic speech he said, “Give thanks to Father God, big up The STAR, big up the media. I couldn’t do it without Harry Hype who plays my tracks. Big up Mavado, Rodney Pryce, Voicemail and Markus Records. Big up mi grandmadda, RIP. Deh one yah a guh pan mi dresser, big up Lasco, Milo and Tin Mackerel.”

T.O.K gave a stunning performance of their new single, The Voice.

The audience was particularly impressed by Bay-C and his ability to pitch the high note in the hook. They also took the opportunity to denounce crime and violence.

Spice’s performance of songs like A Yah Suh Great and Jim Screechie, were accompanied by a show of her whining skills, much to the delight of the audience.

Spice was later joined on stage by Tifa, as they performed Why Yu Mad.

The next category was Producer of the Year, which went to Markus Myrie. He thanked his supporters for their votes.

The legendary Freddie McGregor was the next performer and he belted out a series of classics from his catalogue. Songs like Push Come to Shove and Big Ship Sailing had patrons giving him encores.

The next award went to Gaza Slim for Female Deejay of the Year, while Bounty Killer, who got a rousing welcome, won Male Deejay of the Year. With smiles he said, “Good night, everyone. It’s a very memorable day today. It’s my mother’s memorial. Big up my father, also big up The STAR and The Gleaner. This is a medal of honour, give thanks.”

I-Octane wasn’t a winner this time around. However, he gave a good performance with songs like Suffa Too Long, We Love the Vibes, Gyal a Gimme Bun and Missing You Like Crazy.

The Performer of The Year Award also went to Bounty Killer, who bragged about his “strong and loyal fanbase”.

Bounty Killer also won the Dancehall Achievement Award, and for this he said, “Today is a very memorable day.”

Other artistes who turned out to show support for The STAR Awards include Stacious, Stein, Voicemail, Sanjay, Delus, Villa Dutch, Ishwana, T.O.K and Danielle, aka D.I.

Elephant Man – Best Harlem Shake [Music Video]

A week after dropping his new single “Best Harlem Shake,” Elephant Man drop the video.

In the Otrocity-directed Elephant Man went shopping and was stopped by fans asking him to do the Harlem Shake. The energy gad then took it to the streets and even the zoo.

Have you signed the Vybz Kartel Fair Trial Petition?

Have you signed the Vybz Kartel Fair Trial Petition?
Dancehall fans across the world were sent into shock in October of 2011 when a massive police operation converged on a hotel in and arrested Vybz Kartel. Days later he was slapped with two murder charges.
But after a year and a half and several delays, Vybz Kartel has yet to begin his trial. Not only are his fans enraged, but they are adamant that the former Portmore Empire deejay is being treated unfairly by the Jamaican justice system.
Earlier this month Vybz Kartel’s lawyers indicated that they will be seeking bail for the deejay due to the numerous delays in his trial. However, a judge denied that bail, citing the mounting evidence the defense has against him. Michael Dawson, Vybz Kartel business partner and co-author of his popularbook Voice of the Jamaican Ghetto, kicked start a petition to force the justice system to grant the deejay a fair trial.
Fans who signed the petition will agree to the following message: "I hereby support a Fair Trial for Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer in each of the cases he has before the Court. It is my belief that this would include the right to bail, the right to be able to earn a living whilst awaiting trial as under the law he is still an innocent man. I also believe Mr. Palmer has a right to be treated as Innocent by the Media and the Legal System as he has not been proven Guilty of any of these crimes in any Court of Law." Signed FTA Fair Trail for Addi.
Vybz Kartel returns to court on May 27.

YOU CAN SIGN THE PARTITION HERE.