Latest News in South Africa – Tuesday, 15 November 2022

  • Abirah Dekhta was found by police after a two-week search.
  • Manchester United confirms that they are considering their response to comments made by Cristiano. 
  • 5FM DJ Smash Afrika accused of having an affair with the Msaki.

8-year-old Abirah Dekhta reunited with family two weeks after being kidnapped – News24

Abirah Dekhta, who was kidnapped in Cape Town about two weeks ago, was found during a search operation on Monday evening, bringing relief to her family. According to News24, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a police spokesman, verified that Abirah had been reunited with her family.

“SAPS members from various specialised units and City of Cape Town law enforcement officials utilising state-of-the-art technology have located her in a shack in Town Two, Khayelitsha, on Monday evening,” said Twigg. Read more here

Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United taking legal advice before responding to the Portuguese player’s shock interview – Sky News

The Sun published Ronaldo’s interview with TalkTV on Sunday evening, in which the 37-year-old criticised Manchester United and the manager Erik ten Hag, for whom he has “no respect.”

United issued the following statement in response to the interview on Monday: “Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established.” Read more here

5FM DJ Smash Afrika allegedly cheats on Rami Chuene’s daughter with Msaki – The Citizen 

Sunday World reports that media personality and radio host Smash Afrika cheated on his wife, Kefiloe Chuene, with musician Asanda “Msaki” Mvana. According to reports, his suspected romance with Msaki led to the dissolution of his marriage following Kefiloe’s alleged mistreatment in her marriage. “Speaking to the publication, a source identified as Chuene’s relative disclosed that Kefiloe suffered emotional and psychological abuse from Smash Afrika.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Bokgabo Poo | Zikhali to return to court in February 2023 – eNCA

Headline: Meyiwa murder trial: State witness cites memory lapse under cross-examination – EWN

Headline: Jay Leno Gives Health Update After Being Burned in Fire – E! News

Headline: And breathe… Premier League on pause as eyes turn to Qatar – Scrolla

Headline: Bok assistant makes peace with contentious France try, TMO malfunction: ‘Accept, move forward’ – News24

Weather: Fire warnings for Northern, Western Cape on Tuesday – News24

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