Latest News in South Africa – Thursday, 6 October 2022

  • Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu speaks on the brutal murder of the German tourist. 
  • Kardashian responds to West’s Instagram post: ‘Stop tearing Kimberly down”.
  • AB De Villiers supports Temba Bavuma. 

Three arrested for killing German tourist as family statement describes horror incident – News24

In an address to the media on Wednesday evening, Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that South Africa is dangerous, but tourist attractions take particular care to assure the safety of tourists.

She had already visited with the deceased man’s family, who was murdered in Kruger National Park on Monday. “The family is traumatized,” said Sisulu. 

To avoid similar occurrences, the government educates travellers on the safest and least safe sites to visit. In the last 27 years, just three tourists have died in South Africa. “This is a safety record. For tourists, we provide maximum security”, said Sisulu.

Meanwhile, the police minister, Bheki Cele has confirmed that three persons have been identified in connection with the murder of the German tourist in Numbi, Mpumalanga. Read more here

Khloe Kardashian Calls Out Kanye West for ‘Tearing’ Kim Kardashian Down: ‘Enough Already’ – Billboard

Khloé Kardashian has spoken up against Kanye West. After West openly accused her family of hiding his and Kim Kardashian’s children, the reality star publicly replied.

“Ye, I love you,” said Kardashian. “I don’t want to do this on social media but YOU keep bringing it here. You are the father of my nieces and nephews and I’m trying to be respectful but please STOP tearing Kimberly down and using our family when you want to deflect.” Read more here

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: ‘His form will come at the right time’ – News24

As the current limited overs national captain urgently hunts for form before the T20 World Cup in Australia later this month, former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has come out in full support of underfire Temba Bavuma, News24 reports. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: As Joburg faces its own Day Zero, here is what Capetonians learnt about living with little water – Business Insider

Headline: Kaizer Chiefs make quantum leap with win at Dobsonville – TimesLIVE

Headline: Zuma’s big screen dream! – Scrolla

Headline: Phalatse: There’s no rift within DA over my leadership – EWN

Headline: Trevor Noah on what he missed the most during the pandemic: ‘Eating food in South Africa’ – News24

Weather: Heatwave expected to continue inland, with humid conditions in KZN – News24

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