- Manchester United’s owners have reportedly been considering a sale of the club.
- Eskom could soon run out of funds to purchase diesel.
- DJ Sumbody’s memorial service is to be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook.
Manchester United owners consider sale of club as Ronaldo exits – News24
The owners of Manchester United announced on Tuesday that they are willing to sell the club, potentially ending the Glazer family’s 17-year reign, News24 reports. Yesterday, the club announced that Cristiano Ronaldo had departed with “immediate effect”
“The board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company,” Manchester United said in a statement. Read more here
Diesel urgently needed to keep the lights on – eNCA
According to the South African National Energy Association (SANEA), the nation is in danger. It states that the government must immediately find the funds to purchase diesel. Last week, Eskom warned that it was running out of funds to purchase the diesel that frequently keeps the lights on, eNCA reports. The article further states that due to low diesel reserves and failures, Eskom has increased load shedding. “Without the diesel, we’re talking about two levels of load-shedding,” said SANEA’s Etienne Rubbers. Read more here
DJ Sumbody to be remembered at memorial service today – TimesLIVE
Wednesday will mark the memorial service for singer and businessman Oupa John “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka, attended by close friends and family. The celebrity died early Sunday morning, and the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated, TimesLIVE reports. His passing caused shockwaves throughout the industry, and prominent colleagues and friends paid tribute to him. Beginning at 10 am, the memorial service will be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Read more here
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Headline: UK to back SA’s green hydrogen plans with grant funding – News24
Headline: Cape Town taxi operators to return to work after 4 buses gutted in violent protests over 2 days – News24
Headline: Giroud equals Henry record as World Cup holders France sink Australia – EWN
Headline: Lambie weighs in on Willemse positional debate: ‘Perhaps he’s better suited to 12 or 15’ – News24
Headline: Best New Christmas Songs for 2022: Lizzo, Camila Cabello & More – Billboard
Weather: Warm day, with warnings for damaging winds issued for Northern, Western Cape – News24
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