- A 3-year-old boy was tragically killed by two pit bulls in Hennenman.
- Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody shot and killed on Sunday morning.
- Report: Qatar loses 2-0 to Ecuador in the opening World Cup match.
Police to investigate pit bull owner after Free State boy, 3, mauled to death – News24
On Sunday around 8:15 a.m., Keketso Innocent Saule was mauled to death by a pitbull in Sekoti Mpate Phomolong, Hennenman, News24 reports. “An inquest was registered for further investigation, and there will be an additional charge under the Animals Amendment Act. A thorough investigation will be conducted regarding the circumstances which led to the two pit bulls killing the boy,” said police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng. According to News24, the boy was playing with other children at a house when he was attacked and fatally bitten by the dogs. Read more here
RIP: DJ Sumbody allegedly shot dead on day of his all-white party – The South African
Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody’s family made a statement to News24 announcing his death, while Twitter users reported he was shot and died early on Sunday, November 20. DJ Sumbody was scheduled to perform at the All-White Veuve Clicquot Picnic. An unnamed Sandton police officer told News24 that a third individual, thought to be DJ Sumbody’s second bodyguard, was brought to the hospital in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the solar plexus. The police are currently conducting an investigation. Read more here
Valencia leads Ecuador to 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in World Cup opener – TimesLIVE
Ecuador defeated Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with to two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia. It was the first time in tournament history that a host nation lost its opening game, TimesLIVE reports. The all-time leading scorer for Ecuador, Enner Valencia, netted an early penalty and a well-taken header in the 31st minute. Read more here
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Headline: ‘Stage 5 during the World Cup has to be their biggest crime yet’ — Eskom roasted over latest load-shedding – TimesLIVE
Headline: ‘Batho ba slege jo! Ai mara bafethu this can’t be it’ — Mzansi mourns the death of DJ Sumbody – TimesLIVE
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