Cape Town – Proteas batsman, Quinton de Kock announced his retirement from test cricket with immediate effect yesterday. His wife, Sasha, is pregnant with their first child. Quinton said that he wants to prioritize his family and give them his full attention. The South African batsman scored 3300 runs with an average of 38.82.
Last night the cabinet eased lockdown rules, meaning South Africa no longer has a curfew and indoor gatherings have increased from 750 to 1000 people. Mass outdoor gatherings of 2000 people remain. Cabinet and the covid team has confirmed that the fourth wave has passed but urged South Africans to take precaution against Covid-19.
Large crowds are queuing outside St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town to bid farewell to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Tutu’s casket will remain in the Cathedral ahead of his funeral tomorrow. Tutu will be remembered for his remarkable life and fearless leadership.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: SA’s De Kock retires from Test cricket hours after India loss – EWN
Headline: You can be on the beach at midnight but you can’t drink: SA’s new lockdown rules unpacked – Business Insider
Headline: Long queues form outside St George’s Cathedral as public gathers to pay tribute to Tutu – News24
Headline: Man Utd cruise past COVID-hit Burnley to strengthen top-four hopes – EWN
Headline: ‘The best Christmas I’ve had in many, many years,’ says Boity Thulo as she shares first public kiss with Anton David Jeftha – African Insider
Headline: Trevor Noah brings his American girlfriend to SA ahead of 2022 – The Citizen
Headline: Here’s how to help your pets cope with the stress of lockdowns and holidays – Times Live
Headline: Gauteng SAPS ready for 31 December – eNCA
