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

 1. Unpleasant weather conditions expected across SA and cooler conditions for Ladysmith

The maximum temperature is expected to be around 14 degrees, with some showers during the morning on Tuesday.

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2. Illegal dumping is turning our town into a pigsty?

Illegal dumping is not only prevalent in Smartiesville, but in other areas of Ladysmith as well.

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3. Edukidz produces future bakers and artists

The Edukidz annual baking day and colouring-in competition gives rise to our bakers and artists of the future.

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4. Top Hollywood mogul fired after sex harassment claims – VIDEO

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from his film studio the Weinstein Company on Sunday following reports that he sexually harassed women over several decades, according to US media.

Read full story: Top Hollywood mogul fired after sex harassment claims – VIDEO

5. Black rhino to return to Chad after South Africa deal

South Africa and Chad on Sunday signed an agreement that will see the re-introduction next year of critically endangered black rhino to the central African country, decades after they were last seen there.

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