Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest
A senior member of the Osuthu royal council was killed on Saturday night, SA Weather Service issues a warning to KZN residents, and much more.
Happy Monday to you all.
As we look forward to the brand new week, here are five things you need to know after the weekend we've just had...
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Eskom CEO André de Ruyter conceded during a briefing on SA’s energy crisis on Sunday that “given the current performance of our coal fleet we cannot deny there is a risk” of going beyond stage 6 of loadshedding.
Read more: Eskom ramps up load shedding to stage 6
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The SA Weather Service (SAWS) is warning residents of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga to prepare for persistent, heavy rain and cold weather in the coming days.
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A senior member of the Osuthu royal council was killed on Saturday night shortly after returning home from taking part in the contested annual Zulu reed dance at eNyokeni palace in Nongoma.
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The truck driver in the Pongola horror crash that claimed 21 lives has been arrested. The driver has handed himself over to the police and is expected to appear in the Pongolo Magistrate Court on today
Read more: Union vows to revoke truck driver's membership following Phongolo crash
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London police chiefs and medics are bracing themselves for a security nightmare at the Queen's funeral on Monday as they balance the need to protect the world's top leaders and dignitaries with the public's desire to mourn their much-loved monarch. Interestingly, the world's most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden and President Cyril Ramaphosa, will be arriving in busses.
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