Latest News in South Africa – Friday, August 19, 2022

  • Fifth suspect in Hillary Gardee’s murder has been temporarily set free
  • Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
  • Leaked FBI report paints grim picture of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt spat

Fifth suspect in Hillary Gardee’s murder has been temporarily set free – African Insider

The fifth suspect detained in connection with the murder of Hillary Gardee has reportedly been released. The suspect, who is thought to be in his mid-30s, was linked to Hillary’s cellphone and laptop.

On Sunday, police in Mpumalanga detained him for questioning, and on Tuesday, he was charged with defeating the ends of justice.

The suspect was scheduled to appear in Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Read more here.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend – The Guardian  

Newcastle’s challenge against the champions, Anthony Taylor unfairly in the spotlight and a big Monday showdown are just some of the things to look forward to this weekend. Read more here.

Leaked FBI report paints grim picture of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt spat – Times Live

The domestic spat between award-winning actors and former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has taken a turn for the worse, with claims emerging that Pitt insulted one of their children and Jolie accused of trying to hurt her former husband.

The latest turn came in the wake of a leaked FBI report, which gave details of the former couple’s heated altercation on a private jet back in 2016, that ultimately led to their separation.

Jolie reportedly anonymously filed a Freedom of Information Act request under the name “Jane Doe” for this report earlier this year. Read more here.

 

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HEADLINE: Cops ‘refused’ to chase down armed men who snatched 6-year-old Shanawaaz Asghar, family claims – News24

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HEADLINE: Bookkeeper who stole R11m of Ters funds sentenced to 20 years in jail – Times Live

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HEADLINE: Flysafair launches WhatsApp check-in – here’s how it works – Business Tech

WEATHER: Friday’s weather: Cold, wet conditions for Western Cape and Eastern Cape – News24

 

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