- Eskom considers all possibilities to avoid the pending 18.65% tariff.
- Justin Bieber has just sold his song publishing and recording catalogue shares to the Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis.
- Sundowns extends Premiership win streak to 13 games.
It’s not up to Eskom alone to add generation capacity to grid – Makwana – EWN
Mpho Makwana, the chairman of Eskom’s board of directors, stated that Eskom alone could not add new generation capacity to the grid to assist stop power outages, EWN reports. Those who wished to create power and contribute to the restricted grid are no longer subject to regulatory restrictions and are encouraged to participate. Makwana also informed the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) of Parliament that Eskom will investigate all options regarding the request to suspend the 18.65% rate rise. Read more here
Justin Bieber sells music rights for $200 million – News24
Justin Bieber has sold his song publishing and recording catalogue shares to the Blackstone-backed Hipgnosis Songs Capital for $200 million, the business announced on Tuesday, marking the latest blockbuster rights sale in the music industry, News24 reports. The sale has been rumoured for weeks, and the 28-year-old joins a veritable who’s who of musicians who have recently cashed in on their libraries. Hipgnosis did not disclose the terms of the transaction publicly, but a source close to the case told AFP that it was worth approximately $200 million. Read more here
Runaway leaders Mamelodi Sundowns chalk up 13th straight win – EWN
Mamelodi Sundowns extended its South African Premiership win streak to a record-setting 13 games on Tuesday with a 2-1 triumph against TS Galaxy. According to EWN, Sundowns, lead the wealthiest league in Africa by 19 points over Richards Bay and appear poised to win a sixth consecutive championship. De Reuck scored his first goal of the season in the 11th minute with a powerful header off a corner kick. Read more here
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Eskom CEO André de Ruyter hints at load shedding relief by end of March – News24 (for subscribers)
Headline: Blitzboks focus on breakdown for Sydney showdown – News24
Headline: Erik ten Hag urges Rashford to help Manchester United be best in the world – The Guardian
Headline: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Share First Photo of Baby Esti’s Face – E! News
Headline: Paris Hilton Is Now a Mom, Welcoming Baby Boy With Husband Carter Reum – Complex
Weather: Wednesday’s weather: Warm day, but expect thunderstorms in several provinces – News24
Image credit: Pixabay
