ECR's Top 5: DKS stories you missed out on in the last week of August
The last week of August brought us some big stories...
We've picked out the top five stories from this week on Breakfast.
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1.
South African rugby viewers were left in stitches after a post match interview went viral last weekend.
Despite the victory going to the men in green and gold, there was a unique South African flavour at the post match interview.
Johan Wasserman, who is the son of former Springbok flanker Johan Wasserman, became a translator for his French rugby captain during the interview.
WATCH: French rugby youngster gives Afrikaans response in viral interview
DKS had their own take on the matter after looking at the video.
If you want to hear what Daren, Keri, and Sky's comments were, listen to the full podcast.
2.
Can you imagine a world without being able to travel by airplane? Well, if the prices of flights continue to rise at this alarming rate, then we might just find out.
Read more: Airline ticket prices could go up due to cost of jet fuel
According to BusinessTech, normal operators of domestic airlines have warned consumers about ticket price hikes. It may be on the cards due to the rising cost of jet fuel.
That doesn't bode well for people who travel domestically using airplanes or even for our international guests looking to come this side.
3.
COSATU had planned a national shutdown on Wednesday, 24 August. Was there a reason to panic?
That was one of the questions a lot of people in KZN were asking.
LISTEN: Should we panic about this national shutdown on Wednesday?
According to IOL, two of the biggest trade union federations, COSATU and the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), planned to meet in the hopes of a joint venture.
The unions cited the rising cost of living, loadshedding, high fuel prices, and unemployment as the reasons for the national shutdown.
4.
A viral video on TikTok has been doing the rounds in South Africa about a new trespassing law.
According to Business Tech, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services has had to publish the draft of Unlawful Entering on Premises Bill for public comment.
LISTEN: Viral SA trespassing law video creating unnecessary panic
If someone is found guilty of trespassing, they could either face a fine, two years in prison, or both.
Darren, Keri, and Sky decided to get a law expert on the line to hear all about the legal factors in this.
Listen to the full conversation with below.
5.
KZN residents in Ulundi got the fright of their lives this week. After lions escaped Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park earlier this month, another sighting has been confirmed.
On Tuesday, there were two lions spotted by a local near the Intibane Lodge in the Babanango policing precinct.
Read more: Residents in KZN on high alert after seeing lions roaming in Ulundi
Darren, Keri, and Sky saw this as an opportunity to get more information about these lions.
Keri had her "bush wife" Karen Odendaal call in on Thursday. Odendaal is a qualified Game Ranger and Managing Director of Manyoni Game Reserve.
Listen to the full conversation on the podcast.
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