Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today

1. Another suspect, bringing the total arrested to 5 in Estcourt cannibalism case

With at least one victim tentatively named as 25-year-old Zanele Hlatshwayo, the Estcourt cannibalism case continues to attract massive media coverage.

Read full story: Another suspect, bringing the total arrested to 5 in Estcourt cannibalism case

2. Illegal dumping takes over vacant land near school (Video Included)

Residents living in Lucknow Road, Aloe Park, are angry about the illegal dumping that is taking place on a piece of vacant land in the area.

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3. Chess kings and queens

Last Saturday, the ML Sultan Ladysmith chess club participated in an inter-school chess tournament at Andante Independent School.

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4. India ruling highlights disputed Muslim ‘instant divorce’

The instant divorce or “triple talaq” – when a man says to his wife three times in succession “You are divorced” – was deemed by the Indian Supreme Court to violate the constitution.

Read full story: India ruling highlights disputed Muslim ‘instant divorce’

5. SA’s first online rhino horn auction set to open

Several hundred rhino horns will go under the hammer on Wednesday in South Africa’s first online auction of the controversial product, despite opposition from conservation groups who contend that the sale will encourage poachers.

Read full story: SA’s first online rhino horn auction set to open

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