Latest News in South Africa – Monday, 7 November 2022
- Krugersdorp residents distrust police and are living in fear.
- Nick Carter cries during performance after brother Aaron Carter’s death.
- Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm wins man of the match.
Illegal mining | Krugersdorp residents living in fear – eNCA
Residents of Krugersdorp claim that the discovery of 21 deaths suspected to be illegal miners has traumatised and frightened them once more. Residents are losing hope that the murders will stop, they say. “We’re paranoid and fearful,” said one resident. While police have ruled out foul play for the murders, they say investigations are continuing, eNCA reports. Read more here
Nick Carter Sobs as Backstreet Boys Honor Aaron Carter Onstage at London Concert – E! News
Nick Carter is still grieving his brother Aaron Carter’s passing. During the Backstreet Boys’ performance on November 6 at London’s O2 Arena, the singer was visibly moved as he and his colleagues paid respect to the deceased musician onstage, E! News reports.
“Tonight we’ve got a little bit of heavy hearts. Because we lost one of our family members yesterday. We just wanted to find a moment in our show to recognize him,” said Nick Carter. Read more here
Orlando Pirates’ Timm to snatch Soweto derby bragging rights back from Kaizer Chiefs? – Goal
Saturday evening in Durban, Orlando Pirates holding midfielder won the Man-of-the-Match award in their 1-0 MTN8 final victory over AmaZulu, Goal reorts. With the return of Miguel Timm for Orlando Pirates before their Black Label Cup Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs, Bucs could have the advantage they need to exact revenge. “Timm was the pick of a bunch of excellent Pirates players in the final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and constantly seemed to be ahead of everyone else with his sense of anticipation, ball-winning skills and incisive passing.” Read more here
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Headline: Family of six, including three children, killed in HORRIFIC N4 truck accident – The South African
Headline: Daily load shedding planned from Monday – News24
Headline: France ‘on alert’ for South Africa despite world champions’ Ireland loss – News24
Headline: WATCH | Video of a fan hysterically chasing after Cassper Nyovest during his jog goes viral – African Insider
Headline: Kendall Jenner wears sheer bodysuit and silver skirt to LACMA gala – Elle Magazine
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