#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Durban North continues to face water challenges

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Durban North continues to face water challenges

Burna Boy has postponed his concert, world-renowned storyteller and poet Gcina Mhlophe has converted her book to sign language, and much more...

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Good morning, KZN.

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

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1. 

While Postbank claimed everyone affected by a glitch had been paid, human rights group Black Sash said they were still trying to assist people to retrieve their money on Tuesday.

Read more: Gungubele- Postbank board resignations due to illegal contract allegations

SASSA new CEO
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2. 

Several areas around Durban North need more water due to the low pressure in certain parts of the main northern aqueduct. 

Read more: SAHRC gives KZN municipalities a year to improve water services

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3. 

A meeting between taxi bosses and the management of Umhlanga's Oceans Mall has agreed that taxi operators can temporarily use, as a rank, a section of the centre's parking that is vacant.

Read more: Temporary space allocated to protesting Umhlanga taxis

WATCH Taxi drivers block Umhlanga routes
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4. 

The Nigerian singer Burna Boy has postponed his Johannesburg concert, partly due to low ticket sales.

Read more: Burna Boy on upcoming album: 'It's a new era'

5. 

World-renowned storyteller and poet Gcina Mhlophe has converted her book, 'Nozincwadi- The Mother of Books', into a video with a sign language interpreter to accommodate deaf people.

Read more: Nozincwadi: Mother of Books - with Gcina Mhlophe

Award-winning Dr Gcina Mhlophe. ‘African Story Magic.
Award-winning Dr Gcina Mhlophe. ‘African Story Magic. Image: ECR

Bonus 

Players for the Spanish women’s team have reiterated their refusal to play in two upcoming fixtures amid the fallout of ex-boss Luis Rubiales’ unwanted kiss with Jennifer Hermoso.

Read more: Ex-Spain football boss in court over World Cup kiss scandal

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