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

1. Ladysmith to suffer, as water-shedding is back in full force

About 40% of our water supply comes from the Klip River. The Klip River has dried up due to low or no rainfall received in the catchment areas.

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2. Hefty sentence for Ladysmith tavern murder

Two men, aged 18 and 20, will spend a lengthy time behind bars for murder and robbery. The duo robbed two men who were enjoying their evening at a tavern in Salem Place.

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3. Uthukela Cluster hosts medal parade in Ladysmith

On Thursday, the Uthukela Cluster hosted a glittering medal parade at the Settlers Park grounds. The morning started out cool, which was a blessing for the 145 recipients, as well as their families and the organising committee.

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4. China, Russia urge end to North Korea vicious cycle

The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers called for a peaceful end to the “vicious cycle” on the Korean peninsula as they met in New York for the UN General Assembly, Beijing said Tuesday.

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5. Dominica braces for Category Five Hurricane Maria

Dominica braced for Hurricane Maria on Monday as the “potentially catastrophic” Category Five storm bore down on the island nation, packing winds of 160 miles (257 kilometres) per hour.

Read full story: Dominica braces for Category Five Hurricane Maria

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