Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Banyana Banyana have done it!

Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Banyana Banyana have done it!

WHO declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, KZN premier Sihle Zikalala suffered a major defeat on Saturday night, and much more!

Banyana Banyana champions of Africa
Banyana Banyana champions of Africa. Image/SAFA.net

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Happy Monday, all.

As the weekend has drawn to a close, take a look at these five things you need to know after the weekend we've had:

1. 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

Read more: WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox

Disney changes name of 'Fairy Godmothers in Training' in US theme parks to gender-neutral term to be more inclusive.
Disney changes name of 'Fairy Godmothers in Training' in US theme parks to gender-neutral term to be more inclusive. Image/CNN Business

2. 

Disney's 'Fairy Godmothers in Training', who dress up children as princesses and knights in boutiques at its US theme parks, are now called gender-neutral 'Fairy Godmother's Apprentices' as part of its efforts to be more inclusive.

Read more: Disney's new Buzz Lightyear film banned in several countries over lesbian kiss

3. 

Banyana Banyana are the pride of the nation after their incredible performance beating Morocco in front of their vociferous home support in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Rabat on Saturday night.

Read more: Banyana Banyana crowned queens of Africa

4. 

A British firm says it has produced the world's first bioplastic vinyl record, which it hopes will reduce the need for highly toxic PVC. Bioplastics are derived from sources such as sugars and starches - rather than oil or gas - and do not create any toxic waste in their production.

Read more: Britney Spears marks 'Oops!…I Did It Again' anniversary with vinyl reissue

5. 

KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala suffered a major defeat on Saturday night when he lost out on his ANC chairmanship to political opponent Sboniso Duma.

Read more: ANC in KZN elects Siboniso Duma as chair

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