Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 28 December 2022

  • The grieving father asks why nobody helped his son. 
  • Kim Kardashian breaks silence on Kanye West.
  • Rashford and Martial step up in Ronaldo’s absence.

Boksburg Blast: Father disappointed witness took video of his son burning – EWN

A father was disheartened by the explosion in Boksburg after his son was severely burned. According to EWN, a bystander filmed the victim instead of offering assistance.

A gruesome video of the incident has subsequently gone viral on social media networks. The young man in the video, 19-year-old Janil Geduld, died in the hospital just a few hours after the clip was captured. Geraldo Geduld, his father, was surprised when he received the footage and was asked whether that was his son. Read more here

Kim Kardashian Tears Up Discussing the Challenges of Co-Parenting With Kanye West – Elle Magazine 

In an episode of the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, Kim Kardashian became emotional when discussing the public breakdown of her relationship with ex-husband Kanye West. Initially, it appeared like they were handling their separation amicably, but West’s behaviour has become increasingly erratic. According to Elle Magazine, as she removed her life from his, Kardashian has done her utmost to conceal knowledge about West’s anti-semitic outbursts, public insults, and other attempts to lash out. “In my home, my kids don’t know anything that goes on, on the outside world,” said Kardashian. Read more here

Man United make bright start to life without Ronaldo – News24

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial emerged out of the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo to score in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, according to News24. However, manager Erik ten Hag is still looking to replace Ronaldo with a striker in order to make the Red Devils more effective in the final third. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Christmas day racism FS police confirm attempted murder probe – EWN

Headline: R18m to repair Tambo Hospital – eNCA

Headline: Proteas’ gun bowling unnecessarily carries scars of deficient batting – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Chelsea back to winning ways against Bournemouth – eNCA

Headline: Bob Marley’s Grandson Jo Mersa Marley Dies At 31 – Huffington Post

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