Latest News in South Africa -Friday, 14 October 2022

  • 8 people were killed in separate attacks in KwaNobuhle.
  • JP Morgan Chase has ended its relationship with Kanye West.
  • Arsenal remains unbeaten in Europa League.

Eight killed in two incidents in Eastern Cape township – TimesLIVE

According to TimesLIVE, eight people were murdered and one was injured in two different incidents in KwaNobuhle, located near Kariega. The first incident occurred at 11:45 a.m. when four men’s bodies were discovered in a Mazda 323 on Mabi Street. All of them had been shot more than once.

In the second incident, Naidu claimed three men’s remains were discovered on Zolanqini Street around 12:10 p.m. Two of them were discovered inside a silver Volkswagen Polo, while a third was discovered outside. According to Naidu, “all of them had multiple gunshot wounds.” Read more here

Kanye West’s Yeezy Company Dropped By JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase, a major financial institution, has broken ties with controversial artist Kanye West, Billboard reports. Despite Chase’s refusal to comment, many speculate that the recent anti-Semitic sentiments and the “White Lives Matter” shirt West wore to Paris Fashion Week were to blame for the ruined business relationship.

“Earlier today I learned that @kanyewest was officially kicked out of JP Morgan Chase bank. I was told there was no official reason given, but they sent this letter as well to confirm that he has until late November to find another place for the Yeezy empire to bank,” conservative commentator Candace Owens tweeted. Read more here

Saka earns win for Arsenal at Bodo/Glimt in Europa League

With a goal from Bukayo Saka, Arsenal remained unbeaten in the Europa League, while Manchester United will play Omonia Nicosia in an effort to keep themselves in the quest for a last-16 spot.

According to News24, the Gunners have now won all three of their Group A matches thanks to a goal from Saka halfway through the first half in Norway. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: ‘Operation Hlanza’: Independent Media calls Ramaphosa ‘the tsotsi from Chiawelo’ – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Devastating consequences of Transnet strike worse than energy crisis – EWN

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

Headline: Hlanti confident Du Preez will find form: ‘Its a matter of time’ – News24

Headline: Tiffany Haddish Shares Message About “Getting Rid of the Mess” After Abuse Lawsuit – E! News

Weather: Severe storms to lash parts of KZN, heat wave persists in Mpumalanga, Limpopo – News24

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