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

1. Ladysmith serial rapist receives 7 life sentences

The accused was arrested in Bergville on an unrelated matter, which later led to his DNA being linked to the rape cases.

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2. Dog-a-Thon coming up soon

Get ready for the Dog-a-Thon which will take place on September 16 on Agar Field. Registration starts at 2.30pm. There will be lots of prizes for different categories, so don’t miss out.

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3. Egerton and Monument clash on the cricket pitch

The under 11 boys took to Agar Field in good spirits, knowing that a good game of cricket was going to be played.

Read full story: Egerton and Monument clash on the cricket pitch

4. Floods, injuries as Hurricane Irma lashes Haiti

Torrential rain pounded Haiti on Thursday as monster Hurricane Irma roared past the country’s northern coast, triggering flooding and injuries, local officials said.

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5. Fuel shortages, bottlenecks hamper Florida mass exodus

With Hurricane Irma aiming squarely at Florida, up to a million people were told to evacuate coastal areas in the Sunshine State and neighbouring Georgia Thursday, amid worries that fuel shortages and traffic bottlenecks could thwart the mass exodus.

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