#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Govender brothers case postponed until August
A new blood test can reveal genetic abnormalities in foetuses early in pregnancy, Ladysmith businessman Frikkie Kruger has stepped in to assist victims of SAPS VIP assault, and much more.
Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Thursday morning...
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A new blood test can reveal genetic abnormalities in foetuses early in pregnancy. This new method, dubbed EVITA, is a type of blood test that isolates foetal cells from the pregnant woman’s blood.
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The case against the Govender brothers from Phoenix in Durban, who were found guilty of assault and attempted murder during the July 2021 civil unrest, has been postponed until August.
Read more: Sentencing of Govender brothers in July unrest matter postponed
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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor has announced the birth of her second child with husband Daryl Sabara. The baby's name is Barry Bruce Trainor.
Read more: Meghan Trainor apologises for harsh words about teachers
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IPID has laid three charges of assault with intent to cause bodily harm, pointing of a firearm, and malicious damage to property against the group of VIP protection officers accused of beating three men in Joburg.
Read more: Four Mashatile VIP protectors suspended
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Prominent Ladysmith businessman Frikkie Kruger has stepped in to assist victims of a violent assault at the hands of SAPS VIP Protection officers.
Read more: Police watchdog to probe VIP Protection Unit assault
These are apparently VIP protection cops…happened in JHB. pic.twitter.com/fgSNNpyK7s
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) July 3, 2023
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