Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today

1. LHS matrics enjoy a special night in the “city of love”

As expected, it was all glitz and glamour at the 2017 Ladysmith High School (LHS) matric farewell which kicked off on Friday afternoon at the school.

Read full story: LHS matrics enjoy a special night in the “city of love”

2. Help find missing Ladysmith woman, Nompumelelo

The family of 34-year-old Nompumelelo Octavia Macu have reported her missing to Ladysmith police.

Read full story: Help find missing Ladysmith woman, Nompumelelo

3. Water Wednesday: Slow drought recovery and different summer rain patterns

South Africans are still urged to continue with stringent water saving efforts until dam levels are acceptable despite a different rainfall pattern to last summer.

Read full story: Water Wednesday: Slow drought recovery and different summer rain patterns

4. Sydney, Melbourne warned to prepare for 50-degree days

Sydney and Melbourne could regularly face 50 degree Celsius (122F) days within 25 years even if Australia meets its Paris global warming targets, a new study warned Wednesday.

Read full story: Sydney, Melbourne warned to prepare for 50-degree days

5. Panic in Madagascar as plague spreads

Crowds of fearful residents flock to their local pharmacies before dawn, desperate to buy masks and antibiotics to stave off a plague outbreak sweeping Madagascar.

Read full story: Panic in Madagascar as plague spreads

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