Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 28 September 2022

  • Another mining dam wall collapses in Jagersfontein.
  • Actor Hugh Jackman to make his first appearance in ‘Deadpool 3’.
  • Teboho Mokoena gives South Africa victory over Botswana

Another mine dam wall bursts in Jagersfontein – TimesLIVE

On Tuesday evening, another mining dam wall collapsed in Jagersfontein, TimesLIVE reports. 

Xolani Tseletsele, the mayor of the Kopanong municipality, said that the event occurred at 9 p.m. This was the community’s second dam collapse this month.

“What [the mine officials] have told me is that due to the rains we suffered in the last two days, the dam burst but it was only water. I am from site now and had a physical look at it. There is no more [water] flow to the community but what the incident has done is that it has brought back the panic to the community,” said Tseletsele. Read more here

Ryan Reynolds Announces Hugh Jackman Returning As Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ – Complex

According to Complex, Hugh Jackman will make his first appearance in Marvel Cinematic Universe Deadpool 3. The news was revealed on Tuesday by Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds in a video shared on Twitter. Read more here

WATCH | Mokoena nets delicious match-winning free-kick for Bafana against Botswana – News24

South Africa defeated Botswana, 1-0, in a friendly international match played at FNB Stadium. The game was settled by a free-kick scored by midfielder Teboho Mokoena.

“The Mamelodi Sundowns ace is a proven quality from range and showed it again on Tuesday night when his place kick rattled the net in the first half.” Read more here

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Headline: Spain court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud – The Citizen

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Weather: SA Weather: 28 September 2022 – SABC

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