Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 27 July 2022

  • One suspect in the Hillary Gardee murder case had plotted to kill a witness.
  • Banyana Banyana captain dedicates victory to South Africans.
  • The nominees for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced.

Suspects in Hilary Gardee murder case plotting to kill witness, court hears – EWN

According to EWN, on Tuesday in Nelspruit Magistrate Court, it was revealed that one of the people suspected of killing Hillary Gardee had planned to kill one of the witnesses.

“Investigating officer colonel Thamsanqa Mkhaliphi, told the court that the trio accused of killing Gardee were overheard by several inmates to be colluding to murder the witness.” 

On Tuesday, Mkhaliphi disclosed this information during his court testimony. Read more here

Champions Banyana Banyana welcomed back home – eNCA

On Tuesday, the Banyana Banyana players returned home to a joyful greeting at OR Tambo International Airport with a massive celebration and awards presentation. According to eNCA, Refiloe Jane, the captain of Banyana Banyana, has dedicated their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory to South Africans.

Throughout the tournament, the team felt the love, support, and prayers, according to an emotional coach, Desiree Ellis.

“A R5.8-million incentive bonus was awarded to the team by Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa.” Read more here

Your 2022 VMA Nominations Are Here: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X Lead The Pack – MTV

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are coming up in just one month, and Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Nas X are all nominated for the most awards.

According to MTV, the three rappers have a total of seven nominations, with Lil Nas X and Harlow being nominated in five different categories for their hit duet “Industry Baby.” “Family Ties” and “N95” are two of Lamar’s music videos that have been nominated for Best Cinematography. Doja Cat and Harry Styles are tied for second place with six nominations each. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Babita Deokaran tried to stop ‘secret’ Tembisa Hospital payments to ANC leader – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Instagram CEO RESPONDS After Kardashian-Jenner Backlash – E! News

Headline: ‘We didn’t look for body, he took us straight’: Meghan Cremer murder accused told cop he ‘killed a person’ – News24

Headline: Drake Explains That Controversial 14-Minute Private Flight He Reportedly Took – Billboard

Headline: Captain fabulous Refiloe Jane’s journey to Banyana glory: ‘She showed you can do it’ – Sports24

Weather: Thundershowers forecast for parts of Gauteng on Wednesday – News24 

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