WHAT’S WRONG
WITH THIS STORY?
The expression ‘read between
the lines’ derives from a simple 19th century
form of cryptography, in which secreting it between
lines of text conveyed a hidden meaning.
It soon became used to refer to the deciphering
of any coded or unclear form of communication.
In South Africa, we no longer have
to read between the lines to decipher the hidden
messages in newspaper articles.
All we have to do is read the actual lines.
Can you spot what’s wrong with the following
story published on a popular news sight yesterday?
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Police shot dead an armed robber and wounded
two others during a shootout in Wildevy Street, Dalpark
on Monday evening.
Police also confiscated an AK-47 rifle, a shotgun and
two handguns, said Gauteng police spokesperson Director
Govindsamy Mariemuthoo.
Members of the public informed the SAPS
10111 Call Centre around 7pm that they had witnessed several
men robbing the Spar in Kasseldale on the East Rand.
They told police that they were following the Quantum
vehicle with all the robbers in it.
They continuously briefed the police about
the Quantum's whereabouts until members of the Germiston
Flying Squad caught up with it in Wildevy Street.
The cornered robbers fired at the police
who fired back in self-defence, said Mariemuthoo.
One gunman was shot dead, and two were shot and wounded.
The two wounded and three others were arrested.
Some of the money stolen during the robbery at the Spar
was recovered.
The arrested suspects would appear in
court in due course. Police investigations were continuing.
"The SAPS thanks the members of the public for their
participation and assistance during the whole unfolding
drama and subsequent chase," said Mariemuthoo.
Do you spot it?
Members of the public witnessed
the robbery.
They then followed the Quantum vehicle
with all the robbers in it, and continuously
briefed police on the whereabouts of
the vehicle.
When the flying squad caught up with the
vehicle with all the robbers in it, the
robbers opened fire on the police, who returned the fire,
killing one robber and wounding two others.
Police then arrested the two wounded and three other robbers.
But.
Some of the money stolen
during the robbery at the Spar was
recovered.
What happened to the rest of the money?
Kader Khan
Editor
info@yummie.co.za
