Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Liz Truss to become UK's Prime Minister
EFF leader Julius Malema’s trial is postponed, the Cape Mint has launched the official Springbok Rugby Sevens medallion, and much more.
Welcome to the second day of the week.
Fear of missing out really getting to you? Have a look at these five things before you get up to start your Tuesday:
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EFF leader Julius Malema’s trial over allegations that he discharged a firearm in public, which was set for this week at the East London regional court, was postponed to January 2023 in absentia.
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Nirvana win lawsuit over 'Nevermind' baby album cover. A US judge has dismissed Spencer Elden’s claim that an image of him as a naked baby on the 1991 album constituted child sexual abuse, ruling that it was filed past the 10-year statute of limitations.
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The Cape Mint has launched the official Springbok Rugby Sevens medallion ahead of the international tournament, this year held in the Mother City, starting on 9 September.
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A video posted on Sunday evening appears to show part of an amusement park ride in India crashing to the ground with dozens of people on board.
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Live Visual of swing breaking in #Mohali phase 8, Many people got injured. Around 16 women & kids were hospitalised after the incident. pic.twitter.com/bay5IfzHLB
— Nikhil Choudhary (@NikhilCh_) September 4, 2022
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Liz Truss will be the UK's next Prime Minister after winning the Conservative Party's leadership contest on Monday.
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