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#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Cable fault puts KZN areas in darkness

NASA has been able to detect a signal from Voyager 2, Banyana Banyana make history, and much more...

Several homes in and around the Durban area have been plunged into darkness following a major cable fault.
Several homes in and around the Durban area have been plunged into darkness following a major cable fault. Image: Pexels/ Pixabay

Good morning, KZN. 

Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Thursday morning...

Read more: #FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: The Netball World Cup continues to be plagued by petty crime

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1. 

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the eThekwini Municipality said it is aware of a cable fault in Pinetown, New Germany and surrounding areas, and they are working on it. 

Read more: eThekwini: Major cable fault in west of Durban

So we all went out to find one thing that you can do to make sure the black out after load shedding is at a minimum.
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2. 

US performer Lizzo has been sued by three of her former dancers, who allege the body-positive pop diva created a hostile work environment.

Read more: Lizzo accused of sexual harassment, fat-shaming dancers

Popstar Lizzo named in employee harassment suit
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3. 

Banyana Banyana made history as they not only won their first World Cup match, but also advanced to the last 16 following a hard-fought 3-2 win over Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday.

Read more: South Africa stun Italy to reach Women's World Cup last 16

4. 

A large rat snake brought a halt to a cricket match in Sri Lanka by slithering onto the pitch midway through a game.

Read more: Meet Gogo Maweni, the Soweto snake handler

5.

The Voyager mission team at NASA has been able to detect a signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft, which has been operating for nearly 46 years. 

Read more: Europe's Jupiter moons mission launches on second attempt

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