Morning Newsletter

• President Ramaphosa admits that the government has been a massive failure. 
• Trevor Noah to leave Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”.
• Mick Schumacher’s F1 future is uncertain.

Ramaphosa: Eskom’s management ‘is unravelling a lot of corruption’ – EWN

During the national assembly on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that the government has been a massive failure in terms of energy security, as the country confronts its worst load shedding to date.

“Current management is unravelling a lot of corruption. And even as people say they must go, they are becoming so focused on unravelling corruption,” the president said. Read more here

Trevor Noah end time at Daily Show – Daily Maverick 

After seven years as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, comedian Trevor Noah announced he would be leaving the show, the Daily Maverick reports. 

After Jon Stewart’s departure in 2015, Noah hosted the show for seven years.

“We have laughed together, we have cried together. But after seven years, I feel like it’s time,” said Noah. Read more here

Mick Schumacher in an ‘extremely dangerous position’ of forever losing his F1 seat – News24

According to News24, German racing great Hans-Joachim Stuck describes the possibility of Mick Schumacher being forced out of Formula 1 as “completely incomprehensible”. 

“It appears one of 23-year-old Schumacher’s last options to keep his career alive in 2023 – Williams – actually favours replacing Nicholas Latifi with its own American development driver Logan Sargeant.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Fragmented and broken, new ANC leadership must work towards 2024 – News24

Headline: Eskom’s de Ruyter confident power cuts may end soon – EWN

Headline: When and where to watch Cassper Nyovest vs Priddy Ugly fight – The South African

Headline: Kaizer Chiefs’ future more important than trophies now – Zwane not desperate for MTN8 – Goal

Headline: Emails confirm ‘informal partnership’ between Bain, Gupta-linked Trillian – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Khloe Kardashian: “Tristan’s cheating caused me brain trauma” – TMZ

Weather: Warm day with severe thunderstorms over parts of Eastern Cape – News24

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• Eskom confirms the possibility of Stage 15 load-shedding.
• Coolio dead at 59: rapper dies in the US.
• Royal AM Football Club chairman Andile Mpisane hits back at critics.

SA back to Stage 4 overnight as rough seas prevent diesel delivery – News24

On Wednesday evening, Eskom announced that Stage 4 loadshedding would continue throughout the night and until fuel supplies were restored.

Due to heavy waves, the vessel that is intended to offload fuel at Mossel Bay cannot dock.

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Loadshedding will unfortunately remain implemented at Stage 4 throughout the night and continue until diesel stocks have been fully replenished.

The vessel that is supposed to offload diesel at Mossel Bay cannot berth due to rough seas.

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) September 28, 2022

In a separate article published on MyBroadband, André de Ruyter, the chief executive officer of Eskom, said that unless South Africa invests aggressively in renewable energy and lowers air quality requirements, Eskom may be forced to impose stage 15 load-shedding. Read more here

Coolio: Gangsta’s Paradise rapper dead at 59 – BBC

Coolio, well known for his single Gangsta’s Paradise, passed away at the age of 59 on Wednesday. Jarez Posey told TMZ, which was the first to publish the news, that paramedics suspected he may have had a heart attack.

“His longtime manager Jarez Posey told US media the artist was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles.” Read more here

Andile Mpisane laughs off ‘he didn’t touch the ball’ criticism – TimesLIVE

Andile Mpisane, chairman of Royal AM and singer, has responded to people who made fun of his presence for the KwaZulu-Natal club in the Macufe Cup match against Kaizer Chiefs, TimesLIVE reports. 

In response to the criticism, Mpisane uploaded a video of himself playing the game. With a smiling and yawning emoji, he reiterated the criticism. Read more here

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Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Embattled Eskom takes another hit as Busi Mavuso resigns from already hobbling board – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: WATCH | How Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala saga has unfolded so far – TimesLIVE

Headline: Unlikely Proteas batting hero reflects on top order calamity: ‘We need to address new ball’ – News24

Headline: Why 4-day workweeks may be better for your career and health – TimesLIVE

Headline: Hear Lizzo Play a 200-Year-Old Crystal Flute Onstage – E! News

Weather: Warm day, with severe storms in parts of the Eastern Cape – News24

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• Another mining dam wall collapses in Jagersfontein.
• Actor Hugh Jackman to make his first appearance in ‘Deadpool 3’.
• Teboho Mokoena gives South Africa victory over Botswana

Another mine dam wall bursts in Jagersfontein – TimesLIVE

On Tuesday evening, another mining dam wall collapsed in Jagersfontein, TimesLIVE reports. 

Xolani Tseletsele, the mayor of the Kopanong municipality, said that the event occurred at 9 p.m. This was the community’s second dam collapse this month.

“What [the mine officials] have told me is that due to the rains we suffered in the last two days, the dam burst but it was only water. I am from site now and had a physical look at it. There is no more [water] flow to the community but what the incident has done is that it has brought back the panic to the community,” said Tseletsele. Read more here

Ryan Reynolds Announces Hugh Jackman Returning As Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ – Complex

According to Complex, Hugh Jackman will make his first appearance in Marvel Cinematic Universe Deadpool 3. The news was revealed on Tuesday by Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds in a video shared on Twitter. Read more here

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— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022

WATCH | Mokoena nets delicious match-winning free-kick for Bafana against Botswana – News24

South Africa defeated Botswana, 1-0, in a friendly international match played at FNB Stadium. The game was settled by a free-kick scored by midfielder Teboho Mokoena.

“The Mamelodi Sundowns ace is a proven quality from range and showed it again on Tuesday night when his place kick rattled the net in the first half.” Read more here

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Teboho Mokoena got an opener for Bafana Bafana against The Zebras!

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— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) September 27, 2022

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: ANC KZN leaders dash Zuma’s hopes in leadership race – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Govt begins process to restructure Eskom board – EWN

Headline: Bavuma says Proteas expect to match India on boundaries – News24

Headline: Spain court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud – The Citizen

Headline: Cheap data that doesn’t expire? Look no further– Scrolla

Weather: SA Weather: 28 September 2022 – SABC

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• Only 6 of 20 women survivors of the Gold Mine attack received counselling says Gauteng Department of Social Development.
• Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone are only friends.
• Faf de Klerk struggles with 3 yellow cards on record. 

Krugersdorp rapes: Two months on, only 6 victims received counselling after contacting organisation – News24

Only six of the twenty victims who were robbed and sexually abused while filming a music video in Krugersdorp have received counselling two months after the horrific incident.

“Department spokesperson Feziwe Ndwanyana said: Should they be known to the department, services will be provided to them without any reservations.” Read more here

Is Khloe Kardashian Dating Michele Morrone? Here’s the Truth – E! News

On September 24, Khloe Kardashian and Michele Morrone posed for an intimate shot backstage at the Dolce & Gabbana spring/summer 2023 fashion show, sparking relationship suspicions.

According to a source at E! News, “There is no relationship to speak of at all”. Nothing exists beyond the photograph. The two were requested to pose together at the D&G event, and they complied. Read more here

Boks: Card-prone Faf de Klerk skating on thin ice – News24 (for subscribers)

Since 2021, Faf De Klerk has received three yellow cards in his past six Rugby Championship matches.

“But recent, too often modest form and a swelling propensity for being shown a yellow card are certainly making De Klerk look less assured of ongoing Bok status in the eyes of critics and public.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Pupils find body of missing Paarl girl, 4, in bushes next to school rugby field – TimesLIVE

Headline: Jacob Zuma not done with politics, eyes ANC chair post – The Citizen

Headline: Who Does Kim Kardashian See Herself Dating Next? She Says – E! News

Headline: WATCH: 11-year-old sensation Makhari dreams of coaching Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates – Goal

Headline: White Comedian Fired After He Allegedly Used N-Word Performing on Carnival Cruise and Got Exposed on Social Media – Complex

Weather: Warm day, with fire warnings for parts of Northern Cape and North West – News24

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• Ramaphosa asks South Africans to persevere during load shedding.
• Rihanna is expected to headline the 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance.
• South Africa captain Siya Kolisi regrets missed chance to beat the All Blacks.

Ramaphosa asks SA to ‘persevere’ amid load shedding crisis – EWN

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged tolerance during load shedding times, stating that he is aware of the misery it has created.

Saturday’s Heritage Day festivities at the Union buildings in Tshwane were utilised by the president to address some of the country’s ongoing issues, EWN reports. 

“As South Africans, as we have done in the past, we have persevered, and I ask once again let us persevere, the challenge is being addressed, it’s a complex one,” said Ramaphosa. Read more here

Rihanna to perform at Super Bowl LVII – Daily Maverick

Rihanna is expected to perform at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona on February 12.

According to the Daily Maverick, the nine-time Grammy winner uploaded a picture of her arm clutching a football on social media on Sunday, and the NFL retweeted the same image with the remark “Let’s Go!” with the hashtag SBLVII. Read more here

Kolisi looks back on Springboks’ Rugby Championship: ‘We had some great moments’ – News24

Siya Kolisi, the captain of the Springboks, expressed regret about the team’s failure to capitalise on the first All Blacks victory going into the Rugby Championship, News24 reports.

“We managed and dictated that game, but in the second game, the All Blacks had a different plan that involved fewer kicks and we only really figured that out later.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Mother of children shot in robbery afraid to return to rented back room in Olievenhoutbosch – TimesLIVE

Headline: Jagersfontein disaster: Free State government to build houses for residents affected by dam burst – News24

Headline: Faith Nketsi accuses gardener of theft: ‘Treated them like our own’ – The South African

Headline: Iran vows ‘no leniency’ against wave of protest over Mahsa Amini’s death – EWN

Headline: Hit or miss? On the ground at the DStv Delicious festival – TimesLIVE

Weather: SA Weather: 26 September 2022 – SABC

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• KZN pastor accused of raping 13 children.
• Khloe Kardashian’s baby boy makes his first TV appearance on “The Kardashians”.
• Springbok Lood de Jager on the Rugby Championship trophy.

KZN pastor arrested for alleged rape of 13 children – TimesLIVE

In the northern KwaZulu-Natal municipality of Nquthu, a pastor has been arrested on accusations of raping 13 children aged five to seventeen in the Luvisi community.

Nonhlanhla Khoza, the KZN MEC for social development, said on Thursday that the preacher reportedly enticed young girls and boys to view cartoons and then pornographic movies.

“The 56-year-old was allegedly caught when a boy told his mother of the alleged abuse, detailing other victims — 11 boys and two girls.” Read more here

Khloe Kardashian’s Baby Boy Makes His TV Debut – E! News

Thursday saw the release of The Kardashians: Season 2 on Hulu and Disney+. The episode focuses on Khloe Kardashian’s relationship with Tristan. On the most recent episode, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson revealed their baby boy, who was born through surrogacy. Read more here

Bok lock Lood eagerly awaiting Rugby Championship ‘final’: You want those big games – News24

Springbok lock Lood de Jager says that the Boks are eager to win the Rugby Championship this year. 

“The trophy has generally been New Zealand’s property in those years and should the Springboks comfortably beat Argentina in Saturday’s crunch game at Kings Park, they’ll clinch the trophy.” Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day.

Headline: Zuma’s still-mysterious ‘medical condition’ weaponised to prosecute journalist accused of disclosing it – Daily Maverick

Headline: ‘Hijacked’ nurses’ union sides with embattled Tembisa Hospital boss – News24

Headline: ‘I was never mean to Pearl’ — DJ Zinhle slams tweeps saying she ‘hates’ Pearl – TimesLIVE

Headline: Shakira Opens Up About Tax Fraud Trial: ‘I’ve Paid Everything They Claimed I Owed’ – Huffington Post

Headline: The Africa T20 Cup has come and gone, and all it needed was a little exposure – TimesLIVE (for subscribers)

Weather: Warm day for most of SA, with rain along the coast – News24

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• Karyn Maughan appeals in the personal case against Jacob Zuma.
• Tiffany Haddish claims to be unemployed after being accused of molestation. 
• Sithole used his experience to make the Bafana Bafana debut. 

News24 journalist files urgent case against Zuma to have ‘abusive’ summons thrown out – News24 (for subscribers)

Karyn Maughan, a specialist legal reporter for News24, has filed an urgent appeal with the Pietermaritzburg High Court. According to News24, Maughan has requested that a private prosecution initiated against her by former president Jacob Zuma be dismissed.

“Zuma launched a private prosecution against Maughan and State advocate Billy Downer. He apparently deposited R90 000 with the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court as security for the defence.” Read more here

“I Lost Everything”: Tiffany Haddish Reveals She’s Been Removed From All Upcoming Jobs As Jane Doe Drops Child Sexual Exploitation Suit – Essence

Tiffany Haddish claims she is now unemployed after being accused of molestation, despite the fact that the corresponding case has been dropped.

“Oh, I lost everything,” she told TMZ photographers. “All my gigs – gone. Everything, gone.” Read more here

Bafana’s Yaya, the diamond unearthed by the scout who found Ronaldo, set to sparkle – TimesLIVE (for subscribers)

Sphephelo Sithole’s route to international football was littered with setbacks, but when he made his Bafana Bafana debut in this year’s 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations loss to Morocco on the road, he used his experience playing against superstars in Portugal. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Lack of quality leadership the cause of SA’s problems – Thabo Mbeki – News24

Headline: Busa pleads with govt to take urgent steps to end power cuts – EWN

Headline: Mariah Carey Teases Release For Secret ‘90s Grunge Album – Huffington Post

Headline: Emily Ratajkowski Gives Thoughts on Adam Levine Cheating Allegations: ‘We Continue to Blame Women for Men’s Mistakes’ – Billboard

Headline: FIFA23: Which African teams, clubs are on FIFA? – Goal

Weather: Warm day with fire warnings for parts of SA – News24

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• Seriti Resources reports a fire in Mpumalanga.
• The literacy of “Glee’s” Lea Michele is called into question.
• Player auction reveals massive prices for SA cricket stars.

Coal conveyor belt that feeds Eskom power station catches fire – News24

Seriti Resources, the owner of the mine in Mpumalanga and one of the main suppliers of coal to Eskom, stated that an overland conveyor belt at its Kriel mine caught fire earlier on Monday after a veld fire on a neighbouring farm crossed the firebreak into the Seriti property, News24 reports. 

“Seriti is working with Eskom to ensure that there is no disruption to coal supply to the Kriel power station,” Eskom confirmed in a media statement. Read more here

The video below depicts a fire impacting a conveyor belt at Kriel Mine – not at the power station. This will have no impact on the power station as it is receiving coal from an open pit and by road. pic.twitter.com/RtYIXYey9N

— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) September 19, 2022

Lea Michele Addresses Rumor She Can’t Read In Self-Deprecating TikTok – Huffington Post

Since 2017, when podcasters Robert Ackerman and Jaye Hunt read a book by Michele’s “Glee” co-star Naya Rivera, jokes about her illiteracy have persisted. Rivera remembered Michele’s unwillingness to improvise with actor Tim Conway in a 2013 “Glee” episode.

Noting that Michele never reacted to Rivera’s charge in the book, Ackerman and Hunt playfully questioned if she could read. Since then, rumours about Michele’s illiteracy have gained traction on social media. Read more here

Proteas batter Stubbs goes for R9.2m at SA20 auction, Elgar and Bavuma not sold – TimesLIVE

Commissioner Graeme Smith was happy after the SA20 auction at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Monday. Tristan Stubbs, a batter for the Proteas, sold for a staggering R9.2 million, making him the most expensive player to be bought. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Breakdown Nation: Eskom’s battle to keep the light’s on – what the future hold – News24

Headline: Prolonged load-shedding affecting Joburg Water infrastructure – TimesLIVE

Headline: Cardi B Gets a Handwritten Note From Beyoncé, Jokingly Warns That Anyone Who Comes Near It Will Be ‘Electrocuted’ – Billboard

Headline: How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Comforted Each Other at Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral – Elle Magazine

Headline: Why Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates must look within – no more transfer mediocrity! – Goal

Weather: Rain expected across the country, with snow in parts of the Eastern Cape, KZN – News24

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