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#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...

eThekwini Municipality forges ahead with erecting Mandela and Tambo statues at cost of R22m.
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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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1. 

South Africa is mulling over moving the BRICS summit to another country amid the Putin arrest warrant debacle.

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2. 

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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3.

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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4. 

Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s wealthiest person.

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5. 

Motorists can finally look forward to some financial relief at the pumps, with petrol and diesel price cuts expected from Wednesday, June 7.

Read more: Petrol price set to increase in May

June fuel price outlook: petrol and diesel prices coming down next week.
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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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SA mourns three losses - a beloved actor, a broadcaster and 'intombi yomzulu'.
SA mourns three losses - a beloved actor, a broadcaster and 'intombi yomzulu'. Image: Supplied

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