Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Liz Truss to become UK's Prime Minister
Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky
EFF leader Julius Malema’s trial is postponed, the Cape Mint has launched the official Springbok Rugby Sevens medallion, and much more.
![New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2022-09-05_at_13.34.22_1.width-800.jpg)
Welcome to the second day of the week.
Fear of missing out really getting to you? Have a look at these five things before you get up to start your Tuesday:
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1.
EFF leader Julius Malema’s trial over allegations that he discharged a firearm in public, which was set for this week at the East London regional court, was postponed to January 2023 in absentia.
Read more: EFF MPs removed from National Assembly during Ramaphosa Q&A
![EFF LEADER JULIUS MALEMA PPA NW](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/WhatsApp_Image_2022-09-05_at_13.29.20.original.jpg)
2.
Nirvana win lawsuit over 'Nevermind' baby album cover. A US judge has dismissed Spencer Elden’s claim that an image of him as a naked baby on the 1991 album constituted child sexual abuse, ruling that it was filed past the 10-year statute of limitations.
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![US judge has dismissed a man's latest lawsuit against Nirvana over the band's iconic 1991 album cover.](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/Album_best_selling.original.jpg)
3.
The Cape Mint has launched the official Springbok Rugby Sevens medallion ahead of the international tournament, this year held in the Mother City, starting on 9 September.
WATCH: French rugby youngster gives Afrikaans response in viral interview
![The Springbok Rugby Sevens, The Cape Mint has unveiled an official medallion set.](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/Sevens_medallion.original.jpg)
4.
A video posted on Sunday evening appears to show part of an amusement park ride in India crashing to the ground with dozens of people on board.
WATCH: Disaster at Amusement park in India as ride malfunctions
Live Visual of swing breaking in #Mohali phase 8, Many people got injured. Around 16 women & kids were hospitalised after the incident. pic.twitter.com/bay5IfzHLB
— Nikhil Choudhary (@NikhilCh_) September 4, 2022
5.
Liz Truss will be the UK's next Prime Minister after winning the Conservative Party's leadership contest on Monday.
Read more: Liz Truss to be next UK PM after winning party vote
![Liz Truss to be next UK PM after winning party vote](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/FblCBFIUYAYrDMm.original.jpg)
Make sure to catch Five Things, Monday to Friday at 07:20. If you missed out on any, listen to the full podcasts here.
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