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

1. Drive safely in wet weather conditions

We are experiencing a very cold, rainy day in Ladysmith. It is therefore important to warn those travelling on the roads to drive carefully and be wary of fellow road-users.

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2. Plenty to read, plus find your perfect job in the Ladysmith Gazette newspaper – get your copy ASAP

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3. Devotees walk on fiery-hot coals and pray for rain in Ladysmith

The Maha Durga Mundal held the Navarati Panchpooja on Saturday (September 30) at the Maha Durga Mundal, throughout the day and into the evening.

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4. Giant 7.8-metre python attacks man before being eaten

A giant python attacked an Indonesian man, nearly severing his arm, before hungry villagers chopped up the reptile and ate it, a police chief said Wednesday.

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5. EU says ‘time to talk’ on Catalonia crisis

The EU said Wednesday it was “time to talk” to resolve the escalating political crisis in Catalonia, as senior European politicians warned Catalan leaders against declaring independence from Spain unilaterally.

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