Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 14 September 2022

  • The Pretoria High Court hears how Senzo Meyiwa resisted intruders.
  • Abbott Elementary creator speaks out after Emmys win.
  • Kaizer Chiefs coach gives injury update on the Billiat injury. 

Meyiwa tried to fight off intruders before being shot dead, witness tells court – EWN

 Prior to his death, Senzo Meyiwa reportedly attempted to resist intruders, as the Pretoria High Court has heard. Meyiwa’s close friend Tumelo Madlala testified for the first time on Tuesday.

“Madlala said Meyiwa had one of the criminals pinned against the wall while Kelly Khumalo, her mother and sister were beating another with his crutch and then the gun went off.” Read more here

Quinta Brunson Puts Jimmy Kimmel In His Place With Single Photo After Emmys Bit – Huffington Post

At Monday night’s 74th Emmy Awards, host Jimmy Kimmel’s poorly performed skit overshadowed a winning speech by Quinta Brunson, creator and star of “Abbott Elementary.”

“Kimmel stayed on the floor for the duration of Brunson’s acceptance speech, promoting online backlash from viewers who felt his stunt detracted from the historic significance of her achievement.”

Brunson was unbothered. She thanked Kimmel for supporting her “Abbott Elementary” performance before nominations were announced. Read more here

Kaizer Chiefs coach Zwane issues update on Billiat injury – Goal 

Arthur Zwane, head coach of the Kaizer Chiefs, has provided an injury report on Khama Billiat, as well as on Reeve Frosler, Siyabonga Ngezana, and Cole Alexander.

“He is joined by attacker Khama Billiat who suffered a knee injury. Siyabonga Ngezana and Cole Alexander have been ruled out due to a bout of flu, while midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has been given time off by the technical team as he’s dealing with a family bereavement.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Mpofu ‘violated’ Parliament codes in ‘your day will come’ threat – now MPs want him investigated – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Student robbed, shot dead in Hatfield: two suspects arrested – TimesLIVE

Headline: ‘It wasn’t so easy’: Returning Lewandowski upstaged as Bayern Munich beat Barcelona – DW

Headline: Liverpool boss Klopp ridicules Chelsea owner: It’s completely different in America! – Goal

Headline: Demi Lovato Says ‘Holy Fvck’ Tour Will Be Her Last: ‘I Can’t Do This Anymore’ – Billboard

Weather: Partly cloudy, but fire warnings for parts of the country – News24

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