Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Petrol price has gone up
Father of former Springbok Bryan Habana was arrested, Qatar Airways has a plan to operate more than 160 extra flights to shuttle spectators, and much more
Welcome to the brand new month of June.
Before you get started on the first day of the new month, here are five things that you need to know:
1.
As you wake up, the price of petrol 95 unleaded has risen by R2.33 a litre and Diesel is now R1.10 more expensive per litre. The petrol levy relief will be extended from 1 June until 6 July 2022, followed by a downward adjustment to the relief for the second month - to 75c per litre from 7 July until 2 August.
Read more: Steep fuel price increase in June despite levy relief
2.
The father of former Springbok Bryan Habana was arrested on Monday. Bernard James Habana was arrested for fraud in relation to a case the police have been investigating for almost five years.
Read more: Springbok legend Bryan Habana's dad has been arrested
3.
The chief executive of Qatar Airways has defended a plan to operate more than 160 extra flights to shuttle spectators from the region to Doha and back each day, for what has been advertised as the first "carbon neutral" FIFA World Cup.
Read more: Qatar aid to KZN 'example of international friendship'
4.
A study in the US found women burn more body fat during morning exercise, whereas evenings count more for men. Researchers say differences in hormones, biological clocks, and sleep-wake cycles between the sexes could all play a role. The 12-week study monitored the effects of a varied fitness programme and a specially-designed meal plan.
Read more: Six ways new moms can get back into running
5.
Music icon Kate Bush can thank Netflix’s 'Stranger Things 4' for getting her 1985 hit, 'Running Up That Hill' to number one on the iTunes chart.
Read more: Justin Timberlake sells his music catalogue for R1.5-billion
