News Roundup: Facebook launches newsletter platform Bulletin

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma published a change to the Lockdown Level 4 amendment on Tuesday. Hotels and other accommodation establishments are now allowed to operate at full capacity on available rooms as long as they adhere to Covid-19 protocols.

Meanwhile, Eskom will increase electricity tariffs from 13.48% to 17.80% for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban residents from 1 July 2021. According to MyBroadband, “eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said they have been able to cap their tariff increases at the lowest percentage in five years.”

In tech news, Facebook launches Bulletin, a new platform to empower writers. The standalone newsletter website allows writers to publish free and paid content across the web. Bulletin will be free until further notice.

Here are the top trending stories and highlights for today:

Top News

Zondo lauds Zuma judgment as protection of constitutional democracy – EWN 

Five arrested for allegedly operating R5m illegal cannabis oil production plant – News24

South Africa working on stricter laws for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after high-profile scams – Business Tech 

Sports

Kaizer Chiefs latest | Busy day for management, D-Day for 10 stars! – The South African 

Southgate urges England to seize golden chance at Euro 2020 – News24

Final farewell? ‘Heartbroken’ Serena quits Wimbledon in tears – Sport24

Lifestyle

Unequal pay case in South Africa puts spotlight on how boards run their affairs – The Conversation 

This marine conservationist hides sea turtle eggs in order to save them –  Beautiful News

Skims’s First Outdoor Collection Is Meant to Take You Everywhere You Want to Go – Pop Sugar 

Entertainment

Cassper Drops Highly Anticipated Album ‘Sweet & Short 2.0’ – SA Hip Hop Mag

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Starts Production in Atlanta – Complex

Keith Sweat and Bobby Brown Set For ‘Verzuz’ Battle – Billboard 

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