- Eskom implements Stage 4 load shedding due to breakdowns.
- Kanye West purchases the social media platform Parler.
- Damian Willemse cashes in with big-money deals.
Load shedding escalates to Stage 4 until further notice
Early on Tuesday morning, Eskom stated that load shedding had progressed to Stage 4. “Stage 4 load shedding was implemented at 05:30 due to breakdowns of five generators at five power stations overnight. The load shedding will be implemented until further notice,” said Eskom’s spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha. Read more here
Kanye West agrees to buy social network Parler – eNCA
Just over a week after his Twitter and Instagram accounts were suspended for anti-Semitic postings, social network Parler announced on Monday that Kanye West would be purchasing the platform popular among US conservatives.
“In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves,” West said in a statement released by Parler. Read more here
Stormers, Bok star Willemse to cash in with mega contract – News24
According to News24, a third-party deal enabled Damian Willemse to become one of the highest-paid rugby players in South Africa.
Recently, the Springbok utility back inked a five-year contract with WP Rugby that would keep him at the Stormers through to at least 2027. The 24-year-old also secured an agreement with worldwide glass packaging company Ardagh last week. Read more here
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Headline: Rumors Swirl Rihanna Recorded New Music For ‘Black Panther’ Sequel, And Twitter Goes Wild – Huffington Post
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Headline: Jhene Aiko And Big Sean Celebrate Their First Baby Shower Together – Essence
Weather: Cloudy day, with storm warnings for parts of KZN, Mpumalanga – News24
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