#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Security measures for 2023 NSC Exams unveiled

Good morning, KZN.

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

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The Springboks are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup playoffs after cruising to a bonus-point victory against Tonga in Marseille last night. The Boks' 49-18 win put them top of Pool B.

Read more: Fiji target last eight at Rugby World Cup as Scots set up Ireland showdown

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As the 2023 National Senior Certificate exams draw closer, Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, has outlined security plans put in place to curb the illegal leakage of exam papers.

Read more: Mastering the art of effective exam prep

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Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the restoration of more units at Kusile power station in the next few months augured well for supply of additional energy capacity.

Read more: Unplanned outages no longer as high: Ramokgopa

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An admitted former street gang leader was arrested on Friday on a charge of murder in the Las Vegas shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur nearly three decades ago.

Read more: Former gang leader charged with rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder

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One man is dead and another in hospital after a boat reportedly struck by a whale capsied in waters off Sydney, Australia, early Saturday morning

Read more: No need to panic, says KZN Sharks Board after whale spotting

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