#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: eThekwini set to erect R22m statues
South Africa is mulling over moving the BRICS summit to another country, Patrick Ndlovu of 'Yizo Yizo' fame has passed away, and much more...
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Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Friday morning...
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South Africa is mulling over moving the BRICS summit to another country amid the Putin arrest warrant debacle.
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eThekwini Municipality says it is going ahead with erecting Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo statues at a cost of R22-million. The statues will be installed near the Durban City Hall in the city centre.
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NEWS: The ANC-led eThekwini municipality says it is going ahead with installing Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo statues at the cost of R22 million. The statues will be installed near the City Hall in central Durban and this was confirmed by Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda today. @IOL pic.twitter.com/o8oHjDQzcX
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) June 1, 2023
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A group of Roma fans have been filmed throwing a chair and bottle towards referee Anthony Taylor following Wednesday's Europa League final defeat. He was with his family as he was confronted in Budapest Airport on Thursday.
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Grazie papà di avermi fatto laziale ! pic.twitter.com/8YGcUdyKi7
— momo (@momo50SSL) June 1, 2023
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Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s wealthiest person.
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Motorists can finally look forward to some financial relief at the pumps, with petrol and diesel price cuts expected from Wednesday, June 7.
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Bonus:
Patrick Ndlovu who acted in Yizo Yizo and Zone 14, passed away at the age of 85.
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