#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Brave Ballito heroes rush to Libya's aid

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Brave Ballito heroes rush to Libya's aid

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has claimed no culpability in accounting irregularities and much more...

KZN search and rescue team bound for flood-hit Libya
IPSS Medical Rescue

Good morning, KZN.

Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Tuesday morning...

Read more: #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Coastal towns devastated by massive storm surges

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The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to list the Tell es-Sultan archaeological site in Jericho as a “World Heritage Site in Palestine”.

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Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste appears before several committees in Parliament on 5 September 2018, in Cape Town.
Steinhoff’s Markus Jooste couldn’t find his passport – misses German court date. Image: Brenton Geach

2.

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has claimed no culpability in accounting irregularities that almost destroyed the multinational retail giant he led until his resignation in December 2017.

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3.

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Thembi Nkadimeng says the Hawks are investigating 26 councillors for corruption in their municipalities in various provinces.

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4.

Past comments about Russell Brand from high-profile women - including his ex-wife Katy Perry - have resurfaced after he was accused of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.

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KZN search and rescue team bound for flood-hit Libya
IPSS Medical Rescue

5.

Rescuers and emergency crew from the Ballito-based IPSS Search & Rescue are heading off to Libya following a devastating storm that claimed the lives of more than 11,000 people.

Read more: KZN search and rescue team bound for flood-hit Libya

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