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[RECAP] Here are the weekend’s top stories

The following stories were our top five trending stories of the weekend.

POLOKWANE – The following stories were our top five trending stories of the weekend.

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Two people die in fiery three-vehicle collision on R81

The three vehicles, two Izuzu’s and a Ford Ranger, collided and caught fire on Friday night on the R81 road between Giyani and Mooketsi.

KZN: Hammer of justice comes down for van Rooyen killers

After several references to Billy van Rooyen’s character in the victim impact statements, Judge Barnard pointed out that during Karlien’s testimony, both the stenographer and the interpreter were reduced to tears.

Possible jail time for South Africans lying on CVs

A jail term of no longer than five years or a fraud significant fine could be imposed on a person that is found guilty of lying on a CV or committing qualification fraud.

Australian rugby player robbed in Sandton

Australian prop Taniela Tupou was cut on his arm while attempting to chase the suspect but was not seriously injured.

Rapist ex-model agency boss gets life in jail

The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg sentenced Dawie de Villiers to an additional 162 years on 24 other convictions.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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