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

1. Update: N11 double murder deceased identified, 1 arrest made

The two people who were shot dead on the N11 on October 5 have been identified as 37-year-old Sifiso Mbongwa and 21-year-old Sthabiso Wonderboy.

Read full story: Update: N11 double murder deceased identified, 1 arrest made

2. Update: Water restored to affected areas in Ladysmith

Water supply has been restored to homes that suffered with dry taps during the course of last night (October 17).

Read full story: Update: Water restored to affected areas in Ladysmith

3. Outdoor learning at Hamilton Prep

Thursday was ‘International Outdoor Classroom Day’ and Hamilton Preparatory School signed up for the fun.

Read full story: Outdoor learning at Hamilton Prep

4. Is facial recognition the stuff of sci-fi? Not in China

From toilet-paper dispensers to fast-food restaurants, travel and crime-fighting, China is taking the lead in rolling out facial-recognition technology.

Read full story: Is facial recognition the stuff of sci-fi? Not in China

5. ‘Trump warns McCain: ‘I fight back, and it won’t be pretty’

US President Donald Trump reignited a long-standing feud with John McCain Tuesday, warning “I fight back, and it won’t be pretty” after the respected senator appeared to take aim at him in a speech.

Read full story: Trump warns McCain: ‘I fight back, and it won’t be pretty’

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