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

1. Watch: Homeowners protect their homes against small uncontrolled fires in Ladysmith

The public have been warned not to set fires in and around Ladysmith, as the dry conditions and high winds make the chances of a runaway fire incredibly likely.

Read full story: Watch: Homeowners protect their homes against small uncontrolled fires in Ladysmith

2. 2 injured as driver loses control on N11

The vehicle was heading from Newcastle towards Ladysmith at the time of the crash.

Read full story: 2 injured as driver loses control on N11

3. Update: Suspected cannibals back in court at the end of this month

DNA tests were conducted on the families that came forward and the results came back this week.

Read full story: Update: Suspected cannibals back in court at the end of this month

4. Body of British journalist killed by crocodile found

Sri Lankan police Friday found the body of a 24-year-old British journalist, Paul McClean, who is suspected to have been killed by a crocodile.

Read full story: Body of British journalist killed by crocodile found

5. North Korea fires missile over Japan

North Korea fired an intermediate range ballistic missile eastwards over Japan and into the Pacific on Friday, the US said, its latest provocation amid high tensions over its banned weapons programmes.

Read full story: North Korea fires missile over Japan

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