- Eskom implements stage 4 load shedding until further notice.
- Rassie Erasmus banned for two tests by World Rugby.
- Qatari hosts may have to rethink beer sales at World Cup venues
Eskom increases load-shedding until further notice – MyBroadband
According to MyBroadband, Eskom implemented stage 4 load-shedding at 5:26 on Friday morning due to equipment failures and a shortage of emergency reserves. Load shedding stage 4 will continue until further notice.
“Breakdowns amounting to 17,056MW of generation capacity, low pumped storage dam levels, and lack of diesel are the reasons for the increase in load-shedding.” Read more here
Rassie banned again: Springbok boss punished for social media commentary on refereeing – News24
Following a week in which Rassie Erasmus sparked debate among rugby fans with various social media remarks about officiating, World Rugby has stepped in and suspended the Springbok director of rugby for two matches, News24 reports.
“In a statement released on Thursday evening, World Rugby confirmed that the ban meant that Erasmus could not participate in any match-day activities for the upcoming Springbok Tests against Italy in Genoa on Saturday and England at Twickenham the following weekend.” Read more here
World Cup hosts Qatar pressure Fifa to stop beer sales at stadiums – The Guardian
There are only a few days left until the World Cup starts, and The Guardian reports that the Qatari hosts are putting pressure on Fifa to stop selling beer at the eight stadiums. Qatar has strict rules about selling alcohol, but it should be available outside of match venues and in fan zones, as well as in hotels. Budweiser is one of Fifa’s largest sponsors, but on Saturday it was forced to relocate its stadium stalls to less conspicuous areas. “The Times reports that Qatar 2022 now wants to go even further and that discussions are ongoing between Fifa and Budweiser. A decision is expected on Friday but it is believed beer could be banned from all stadiums.” Read more here
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