- Eskom load-shedding schedule update.
- Beyoncé has returned to the stage for her first headline show in almost 5 years.
- Arsenal on top of the Premier League after a dramatic 3-2 win.
Load-shedding levels worsen overnight – TimesLIVE
Monday, load-shedding will be implemented at stage 3 until 4 p.m., then at stage 4 until 5 a.m., according to Eskom. This is owing to the overnight shutdown of two generating units at the Tutuka power station, as well as the delayed return to operation of a unit at the Arnot power station, which further reduces available capacity, TimesLIVE reports. Eskom has warned South Africans to expect permanent load-shedding between stages 2 and 3 for the next two years so that it can fix maintenance issues. Read more here
Beyoncé Performs With Daughter Blue Ivy In Dazzling Dubai Comeback Gig – Huffington Post
Beyoncé returned to the stage Saturday night for her first headlining performance in nearly four years, appearing at a private hotel launch event in Dubai. The music icon was rumoured to have been paid $24 million for the exclusive concert at the unveiling of Atlantis The Royal, the world’s most luxurious resort. At one point, the singer was joined on stage by her 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy for a duet of Brown Skin Girl from the 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift. Read more here
Arsenal beat Man United to open 5-point lead and make huge title statement – News24
On Sunday, Arsenal made a resounding statement about their Premier League title aspirations by coming from behind to defeat Manchester United 3-2, News24 reports. Eddie Nketiah scored the game-winning goal in the 90th minute of a thrilling match, sparking wild celebrations as Mikel Arteta’s team regained a five-point advantage at the top of the league. “It doesn’t get much better than that,” Arteta told Sky Sports. “The second half especially, the performance was incredible.” Read more here
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Headline: Ramaphosa asks Eskom to halt 18.65% power tariff hike – News24
Headline: Joburg residents urged to use water sparingly – eNCA
Headline: Chiefs could easily have won 4-1, says Zwane after Sundowns loss – TimesLIVE
Headline: 5 out of 5 qualifiers: Who the SA franchises will play in the European knockouts – News24
Headline: Risk of Stage 8 load shedding receding Eskom CEO de Ruyter – EWN
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