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

1. Update: Suspected cannibals withdraw bail application in court appearance today

After going on a march, a crowd of people gathered outside the court to show their outrage at the alleged cannibalism being practiced by the men who were arrested.

Read full story: Update: Suspected cannibals withdraw bail application in court appearance today

2. Help find missing teenager in Ladysmith

No family member has seen or heard from him since the night of Monday, August 14.

Read full story: Help find missing teenager in Ladysmith

For more ticket information, contact Algene on 0828086532, Arlene on 0720377278 or the Ladysmith Gazette offices on 0366376801

Read full story: Few more days to go until Ladies Night, so get your tickets now

4. German killer nurse murdered ‘at least 90 patients’: police

A male nurse jailed for life two years ago for killing two patients with lethal drug overdoses murdered at least 90 patients in total, police said Monday, calling it post-war Germany’s worst killing spree.

Read full story: German killer nurse murdered ‘at least 90 patients’: police

5. Human chains and jet skis: Texans come to the rescue in Houston floods

Bryan Curtis normally rides his jet ski for fun. On Sunday, he turned it into an emergency rescue vehicle.

Read full story: Human chains and jet skis: Texans come to the rescue in Houston floods

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