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

1. Update: Former bodyguard who was shot dead in Ladysmith is named

The deceased has been identified as Thando Mazibuko.

Read full story: Update: Former bodyguard who was shot dead in Ladysmith is named

2. Watch: Car bursts into flames at Helpmekaar robots outside Ladysmith, KZN

The owner had to watch as his car slowly caught fire.

Read full story: Watch: Car bursts into flames at Helpmekaar robots outside Ladysmith, KZN

3. Update: Man who allegedly killed his girlfriend with a panga appears in court

The suspect appeared in court again on October 18 and the case was remanded to November 14.

Read full story: Update: Man who allegedly killed his girlfriend with a panga appears in court

4. WHO chief reverses Mugabe ambassador appointment

The head of the World Health Organization on Sunday reversed his decision to name Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador, following widespread uproar.

Read full story: WHO chief reverses Mugabe ambassador appointment

5. Trump says “we’re prepared like you wouldn’t believe” for potential N Korea threat

The United States is “totally prepared” to respond to threats from Pyongyang, US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired Sunday, while also emphasising his “exceptional relationship” with China’s leader.

Read full story: Trump says “we’re prepared like you wouldn’t believe” for potential N Korea threat

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