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

1. Help police locate missing person

25-year-old Xolani Dlamini was last seen on August 31 by his sister.

Read full story: Help police locate missing person

2. Are you ready for the Dog-A-Thon on Saturday?

Young and old are invited to have a good time with their “best friends”.

Read full story: Are you ready for the Dog-A-Thon on Saturday?

3. Update: Puppy found and back safely with owners in Ladysmith

The Essop family would like to thank Kimisha Moodley and Farzana Kaloo for finding their beloved dog.

Read full story: Update: Puppy found and back safely with owners in Ladysmith

4. Singapore gets first female president without a vote

An establishment stalwart was named Singapore’s first female president Wednesday but the milestone was overshadowed by criticism that her selection was undemocratic after she was handed the job without a vote.

Read full story: Singapore gets first female president without a vote

5. Japanese firm to offer ‘drive-thru’ funeral service

A Japanese funeral parlour is set to offer relatives the chance to pay their final respects to deceased loved ones without leaving the comfort of their cars.

Read full story: Japanese firm to offer ‘drive-thru’ funeral service

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