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• Man linked to one of six women’s bodies found in panel beating workshop.
• Lizzo discusses her recent difficulty with a racist and fatphobic comment.
• SA’s ODI series loss to India is tough to digest – David Miller.

Man charged with one count of murder despite six sex workers’ bodies being found – Sowetan Live

Six dead women’s bodies belonging to sex workers, were found at a panel beating workshop in Johannesburg on Sunday. The man who was arrested will only be charged with one murder, not six. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane said outside the magistrate’s court on Tuesday that the suspect has only been linked to one murder. Read more here

Lizzo Has a Message for Critics Who Share Racist, Fatphobic Comments: ‘F–k Them!’ – Billboard

In a recent interview, Lizzo reminds everyone how cruel racist and fatphobic comments can be. Lizzo addressed a video she recorded in August following the release of “Rumors” with Cardi B in a Vanity Fair cover story released on Tuesday. In the 13-minute video, she emotionally called out a racial and weight-shaming insult. “People have been calling me fat my entire life, but that was the first time seeing an insult of how I looked, who I am, and my music wrapped into one, and it really hurt me,” she said. Read more here

Proteas stand-in skipper David Miller on loss to India: ‘To finish off a series like that is disappointing’ – News24 

David Miller said South Africa’s seven-wicket defeat to India on Tuesday, which gave the hosts the ODI series 2-1, was tough to digest. Miller, who led the side with Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj out, thought the batting could have done better, giving the bowlers an uphill struggle. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: ‘Murder, She Wrote’ star Angela Lansbury, 96, has died – News24

Headline: Explosion at substation leaves huge areas of Durban without power – TimesLIVE

Headline: Disallowed goal, a missed penalty and a red card as Man City held by Copenhagen – News24

Headline: Kanye West Told Tucker Carlson That ‘Fake Children’ Were Trying To Manipulate His Kids – Huffington Post

Headline: Cops arrest Joburg Arsonist – Scrolla

Weather: Warm day, with heat wave expected in Limpopo, Mpumalanga – News24

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• Jacob Zuma increased his security deposit for a private prosecution case against Downer & Maughan.
• Willemse and Jantjies withdraws from the Stormers’ final game.
• Kim Kardashian was booed by football fans at Los Angeles Rams game. 

Zuma’s security deposit raised by R500,000 as court battle with Downer, Maughan begins – Daily Maverick

The Daily Maverick reports that on Monday, the Pietermaritzburg High Court heard that former president Jacob Zuma’s R500,000 security deposit for his private criminal prosecution of advocate Billy Downer and senior News24 journalist Karyn Maughan for allegedly violating the National Prosecuting Authority Act had been increased.

In his request for more security, Downer said that the criminal trial, which was expected to last 10 days, could cost a little more than R500,000 for a senior lawyer and R450,000 for two junior lawyers. On top of that, there were fees for consulting of about R100,000 and a contingency fund of R5,000. Read more here

Stormers confirm Willemse and Jantjies will cut URC overseas leg short, return to SA – News24

Damian Willemse and Herschel Jantjies will not play in the Stormers’ final URC international games. After starting at fullback and scrumhalf in the Stormers’ 37-20 victory over Zebre, the two will get a much-needed break before the Boks’ end-of-year trip next month. Read more here

Kim Kardashian Gets Booed While at LA Rams Game With 6-Year-Old Son Saint – Billboard

Kim Kardashian recently took her six-year-old son Saint to a Los Angeles Rams football game, but the crowd at SoFi Stadium was not hospitable.

They really booed Kim Kardashian at the Cowboys and Rams game. pic.twitter.com/8qR8K58hlk

— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 10, 2022

A video circulating on Twitter seems to show the fans booing the reality star as she is shown on the stadium’s Jumbotron. However, Kardashian maintained a positive attitude as she blew a kiss to the camera, Billboard reports. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Zuma VS Karyn Maughan and Billy Downer: Five things you need to know – EWN

Headline: Contractor takes Eskom to court over R16bn maintenance contract – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Proteas, Markram have TWO objectives for critical third ODI against India – News24

Headline: Erasmus: Orlando Pirates signing described as ‘desperation’ by Maluleke – Goal

Headline: Lizzo, Jamie Lee Curtis and More Call Out Kanye West – E! News

Weather: Hot day, with fires expected in some parts of the country – News24

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• Capital city water crisis: Johannesburg’s water supply problems stem from rapid growth
• Kanye West calls out Justin Bieber and John Legend on Instagram.
• India vs South Africa : SA win first ODI by 9 runs

Joburg playing catch up with water infrastructure as population grew by 2.5m in 5 years – mayor – News24

Over the past five years, Johannesburg’s population has grown from 4 million to 6.5 million, but the city’s infrastructure hasn’t kept up, News24 reports. Mayor Sello Dada Morero says that this is also part of the problem with water in the western and southern parts of the metro.

The article further states that Morero confirmed that the next step to deal with the water supply problems was to build more infrastructure and reservoirs to hold more water.

He also wants a “water revolution,” promoting the use of JoJo tanks to save water for drinking and cooking and relying on rainwater for washing clothes, watering gardens, and washing cars. Read more here

Kanye West Pulls Justin Bieber & John Legend Into ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt Controversy – Billboard

After the turmoil with his “White Lives Matter” shirt at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West isn’t done with his rants on Instagram. According to Billboard, this time, Ye is making fun of Justin Bieber and John Legend while giving Drake some surprising compliments.

Ye’s latest posts started Wednesday night (Oct. 5), when he saw that Hailey Bieber had joined Gigi Hadid in supporting Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Ye seemed to be offended by Hailey and Gigi’s comments, so he posted a screenshot of a news story about them and wrote, “Wait, am I cancelled again? Please tell me, Justin.” Read more here

Miller blasts Proteas to big total as they edge first ODI in Lucknow – TimesLIVE

Sanju Samson’s brave half-century came just too late, and the Proteas beat India by nine runs in the first ODI on Thursday at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

“Samson, who scored an unbeaten 86 runs off 63 balls, his second half-century in ODI’s — took the hosts to 240-8 in a match was reduced to 40 overs per side by rain.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Trigger warning: 13 people killed as Cape Town reels from bloody week of shootings – News24

Headline: Stage 3 load shedding planned on FRIDAY – The South African

Headline: Siv Ngesi responds to calls for boxing match with Cassper Nyovest: ‘I would take it in a heartbeat‘ – News24

Headline: Anna Delvey Is Getting Released From Prison: Everything We Know! – E! News

Headline: ‘Calm’ Proteas down India in rain-hit 1st ODI – News24

Weather: Heatwave continues, with rain in some parts of the country – News24

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• Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu speaks on the brutal murder of the German tourist. 
• Kardashian responds to West’s Instagram post: ‘Stop tearing Kimberly down”.
• AB De Villiers supports Temba Bavuma. 

Three arrested for killing German tourist as family statement describes horror incident – News24

In an address to the media on Wednesday evening, Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that South Africa is dangerous, but tourist attractions take particular care to assure the safety of tourists.

She had already visited with the deceased man’s family, who was murdered in Kruger National Park on Monday. “The family is traumatized,” said Sisulu. 

To avoid similar occurrences, the government educates travellers on the safest and least safe sites to visit. In the last 27 years, just three tourists have died in South Africa. “This is a safety record. For tourists, we provide maximum security”, said Sisulu.

Meanwhile, the police minister, Bheki Cele has confirmed that three persons have been identified in connection with the murder of the German tourist in Numbi, Mpumalanga. Read more here

Khloe Kardashian Calls Out Kanye West for ‘Tearing’ Kim Kardashian Down: ‘Enough Already’ – Billboard

Khloé Kardashian has spoken up against Kanye West. After West openly accused her family of hiding his and Kim Kardashian’s children, the reality star publicly replied.

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“Ye, I love you,” said Kardashian. “I don’t want to do this on social media but YOU keep bringing it here. You are the father of my nieces and nephews and I’m trying to be respectful but please STOP tearing Kimberly down and using our family when you want to deflect.” Read more here

AB backs Bavuma at T20 World Cup: ‘His form will come at the right time’ – News24

As the current limited overs national captain urgently hunts for form before the T20 World Cup in Australia later this month, former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has come out in full support of underfire Temba Bavuma, News24 reports. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: As Joburg faces its own Day Zero, here is what Capetonians learnt about living with little water – Business Insider

Headline: Kaizer Chiefs make quantum leap with win at Dobsonville – TimesLIVE

Headline: Zuma’s big screen dream! – Scrolla

Headline: Phalatse: There’s no rift within DA over my leadership – EWN

Headline: Trevor Noah on what he missed the most during the pandemic: ‘Eating food in South Africa’ – News24

Weather: Heatwave expected to continue inland, with humid conditions in KZN – News24

Image credit: Flickr

• The new Eskom chairman doesn’t plan on making any immediate changes.
• Gigi Hadid defends Vogue editor’s on Kanye West’s Instagram post.
• Is Jake White really ready to leave?

André de Ruyter’s heart in the right place, we must applaud him, says new Eskom chair – News24

According to News24, the new chairperson of Eskom, Mpho Makwana, said that the board doesn’t plan to make any immediate changes to management while it looks at the power plants.

“We have to assume office and give the existing team the benefit of the doubt,” Makwana said. “Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter’s heart is in the right place. We have to applaud him and support him for as long as he is group CEO”. Read more here

Why Gigi Hadid Is Calling “Bully” Kanye West a “Joke” – E! News

The Grammy winner, Kanye West held his Yeezy Season 9 fashion show in Paris on October 3. Many of the people who went to the show, like Vogue contributing editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, took to social media to criticise his latest line.

Kanye West wearing a White Lives Matter hoodie‼️😳 pic.twitter.com/9Xr7UCQAdF

— RapTV (@Rap) October 3, 2022

After the fashion editor said what she thought about Kanye’s controversial clothes, he responded by posting photos of her with captions that made fun of her style, E! News reported. This made Gigi Hadid join the conversation to defend her.

“You wish u had a percentage of her intellect,” said Gigi. “You have no idea haha…. If there’s actually a point to any of your s–t. She might be the only person that could save u. As if the ‘honor’ of being invited to your show should keep someone from giving their opinion? Lol. You’re a bully and a joke.” Read more here

Jake still hoping to persuade the underrated pillar of his Bulls pack to stay at Loftus – News24

Jake White, director of rugby for the Bulls, confesses that he is running out of time to persuade Walt Steenkamp not to continue his career in Japan.

“The towering second-rower has quietly established himself as one of South Africa’s best exponents in the No 4 lock position, forming a superb combination with fellow workhorse and rising star Ruan Nortje.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Triple whammy hits Joburg: No water, no electricity and no one steering the ship – News24

Headline: Load-shedding should ease in next 10 days — De Ruyter – MyBroadband

Headline: SuperSport dig deep to get the better of Royal AM – TimesLIVE

Headline: Bondage ties, baroque parties and Bella Hadid’s spray-on dress: Highlights from Paris Fashion Week – News24

Headline: WATCH | Lady Zamar explains why she is not living to please anyone – TimesLIVE

Weather: Warm day with fire warnings for parts of SA – News24

Image credit: Wikimedia

• A “sophisticated” hidden surveillance device was found in André de Ruyter’s car.
• Cassper Nyovest wins the celebrity boxing match against Priddy Ugly.
• Manchester City moves within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

André de Ruyter’s car bugged with ‘highly sophisticated device’ – TimesLIVE (for subscribers)

Last week, a “sophisticated bug” was detected in the vehicle of André de Ruyter, CEO of Eskom.

An initial assessment by a forensics business revealed that the gadget is “typically used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies” and investigators say it is “not commercially available on the open market”, TimesLIVE reports. 

“I was in the back of my Volvo when I saw something strange on the floor underneath the driver’s seat,” he said. “The device — a motherboard filled with microchips — immediately looked out of place. I assume it was stuck to the bottom of the seat and must have shaken loose.” Read more here

A pretty ugly showing for Priddy Ugly who didn’t last one round against Cassper – EWN

In a much-anticipated boxing match between rappers Cassper Nyovest and Priddy Ugly, Cassper Nyovest beat Priddy Ugly in just one round.

Five rounds were planned for the fight, which took place at Times Square Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night. Read more here

Nothing but respect champ. Everyone can tweet but not everyone can step in those four corners. You did it for the love of boxing that we both share. People will be talking about the sport for a while because of our battle tonight. Glad you could get home safe with your family. https://t.co/RG1P02Gw2j

— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) October 2, 2022

Haaland, Foden hat-tricks help City hit United for 6 in Manchester derby – News24

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden each scored three goals as Manchester City beat Manchester United 6-3 on Sunday to move within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

A first hat-trick for @PhilFoden 🎩🪄#ManCity pic.twitter.com/bqFtUKGTU1

— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 2, 2022

“Haaland has scored hat-tricks in each of his last three Premier League home games to take his tally as a City player to 17 in 10 competitive games for the English champions.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Stage 3 to continue until Thursday morning – News24

Headline: Ramaphosa most suitable to take ANC forward says his Chiawelo branch – EWN

Headline: Beyoncé Celebrates Her Sister Solange’s New Music Made For the New York City Ballet – Elle Magazine

Headline: Bucs Reserves Bounce Back with Derby Victory – Orlando Pirates

Headline: Kanye West Makes Runway Debut As Model In Mud-Filled Fashion Show – Huffington Post

Weather: Sweltering conditions forecast for most of SA – News24

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• President Ramaphosa admits that the government has been a massive failure. 
• Trevor Noah to leave Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”.
• Mick Schumacher’s F1 future is uncertain.

Ramaphosa: Eskom’s management ‘is unravelling a lot of corruption’ – EWN

During the national assembly on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that the government has been a massive failure in terms of energy security, as the country confronts its worst load shedding to date.

“Current management is unravelling a lot of corruption. And even as people say they must go, they are becoming so focused on unravelling corruption,” the president said. Read more here

Trevor Noah end time at Daily Show – Daily Maverick 

After seven years as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, comedian Trevor Noah announced he would be leaving the show, the Daily Maverick reports. 

After Jon Stewart’s departure in 2015, Noah hosted the show for seven years.

“We have laughed together, we have cried together. But after seven years, I feel like it’s time,” said Noah. Read more here

Mick Schumacher in an ‘extremely dangerous position’ of forever losing his F1 seat – News24

According to News24, German racing great Hans-Joachim Stuck describes the possibility of Mick Schumacher being forced out of Formula 1 as “completely incomprehensible”. 

“It appears one of 23-year-old Schumacher’s last options to keep his career alive in 2023 – Williams – actually favours replacing Nicholas Latifi with its own American development driver Logan Sargeant.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Fragmented and broken, new ANC leadership must work towards 2024 – News24

Headline: Eskom’s de Ruyter confident power cuts may end soon – EWN

Headline: When and where to watch Cassper Nyovest vs Priddy Ugly fight – The South African

Headline: Kaizer Chiefs’ future more important than trophies now – Zwane not desperate for MTN8 – Goal

Headline: Emails confirm ‘informal partnership’ between Bain, Gupta-linked Trillian – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Khloe Kardashian: “Tristan’s cheating caused me brain trauma” – TMZ

Weather: Warm day with severe thunderstorms over parts of Eastern Cape – News24

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