#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Witnesses fearful to testify against former eThekwini mayor
Trevor Noah has penned another book, four people died on Tuesday in a taxi rank shooting in Port Shepstone, and much more...
Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Wednesday morning...
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Trevor Noah has penned another book which he says is for all ages. 'Uncut Grass' will be out on 31 October.
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I’ve always wanted to write a book for all ages and I’m really excited to announce “Into The Uncut Grass” will be out Oct 31st! 🙌🏾 You can preorder a copy at https://t.co/AUaQrdfGia 🎉📗 pic.twitter.com/zV1WO3zvvm
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) July 24, 2023
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A shot was fired through the bedroom window of a key witness in the trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede. The witness was set to testify in the racketeering, fraud, corruption, and money laundering case on Monday.
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Four people died on Tuesday in a taxi rank shooting in Port Shepstone. Four others sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.
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There is a rift in the WhatsApp group, which was created to 'defend' Paul Mashatile, around the printing of a T-shirt design depicting the face of the deputy president.
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Actor and retired professional wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has donated a “seven-figure” amount to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation amid the actors union’s strike
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has made a “historic donation” to SAG-AFTRA, amounting to seven-figures, according to the union.
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) July 25, 2023
The single-largest donation the union has ever received can help up to 10,000 actors, its executive director said. pic.twitter.com/6W4osGcZnl
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