Latest News in South Africa – Monday, 5 September 2022

  • Zandile Mafe requests a TV, coffee, and a kettle in the prison cell.
  •  Serena Williams wept as she thanked her family in an emotional post-match.
  • Tiffany & Co. releases a new ad campaign featuring Beyonce.

‘My lord, we have a problem’: Parliament fire accused demands coffee, a kettle and a TV – News24

Zandile Mafe, who is suspected of setting fire to the Parliament, is requesting coffee, a kettle, a flat-screen television, and a radio for his Pollsmoor Prison cell. News24 reports.

“He wants coffee, a kettle and a radio to listen to the news. After the matter, Godla, Mafe’s lawyer told the media that he also wants a flat-screen TV.

The article further states that Mafe is frustrated by the delays in his appeal of the denial of bail. Read more here

Serena Williams Thanks Her Sister Venus Williams After Finishing Her Final Match – Elle Magazine

According to Elle Magazine, Serena Williams played her last match on Friday evening and lost to Ajla Tomljanovi of Australia. The 23-time Grand Slam winner was interviewed after the match, but she mostly talked about how thankful she was for her family, especially her sister Venus Williams and her father Richard Williams, who taught both of his daughters how to play tennis.

“I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus, so thank you, Venus. She’s the only reason that Serena Williams ever existed.” Read more here

Beyoncé Partners With Tiffany & Co. for ‘LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE’ Campaign – Billboard 

Tiffany & Co. surprised its fans on Friday by releasing a new ad campaign featuring Beyoncé.

On social media, the jewellery brand wrote, “LOSE YOURSELF IN LOVE.”

“Beyonce and Tiffany & Co. worked closely together and had the same idea for our new campaign. It shows that true love is only as strong as the love one has for themselves.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Malema says EFF will kiss frogs to reach its destination – News24

Headline: Connie Chiume, Bonko Khoza and Shaleen Surtie-Richards among 2022 Saftas winners – The Citizen

Headline: Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Lets Tears Take Over At Taylor Hawkins Tribute – HuffPost 

Headline: All Blacks coach demands end to hot-cold form – SA Rugby

Headline: Chiefs held to goalless draw by AmaZulu at FNB Stadium – Sowetan LIVE

 

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