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The Austrian swimming trials for the Paris 2024

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 The Austrian swimming trials for the Paris 2024 Olympics are set to be a key event in the country's preparation for the upcoming Games. These trials, scheduled to take place from June 10-15, 2024, at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, will be the primary opportunity for Austrian swimmers to qualify for the Olympics. The qualification window for the Paris 2024 Olympics opened on March 1, 2023, and will close on June 23, 2024. Swimmers must meet the set qualifying standards during this period in various approved events to secure their spots for Paris.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

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 The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues to unfold in the Pretoria High Court, with significant developments occurring recently. The trial involves five men accused of murdering the former Bafana Bafana captain, who was shot in 2014 at the home of his then-girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus. Key points from the trial include: 1. **Accused Individuals**: The accused are Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, and Fisokuhle Ntuli. They face charges including murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. 2. **Evidence Presented**: Recent court sessions have focused heavily on cellphone evidence. A state witness and cellphone analyst testified about the communication between the accused on the day of Meyiwa's murder. Photos of a gun and money were found on the confiscated phones of the accused. 3. **DNA Evidence**: Detective Keitumetse Portia Mashele d...