#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Emergency teams on standby for heavy rains

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Emergency teams on standby for heavy rains

The release of AKA’s new single 'Company' is out now as planned, Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is making a record-breaking $10-million donation, and much more.

Emergency teams on standby for heavy rains, localised flooding in eThekwini.
Emergency teams on standby for heavy rains, localised flooding in eThekwini. Image: eThekwini

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

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The eThekwini municipality has asked residents and motorists to be aware of heavy rain which could lead to flooding. 

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The release of AKA’s new single, 'Company', and album, 'Mass Country', has gone ahead as planned in honour of the slain star. 

LISTEN: DJ Tira shares his best moments with AKA

3.

Beth and Miles, a South African freediving couple, made history by sharing the longest underwater kiss ever — four minutes and six seconds in the Maldives.

Read more: New Mzansi reality show centered around the magic of freediving

South African freediver and her fiancé kissed underwater for 4 minutes, setting a new world record.
South African freediver and her fiancé kissed underwater for 4 minutes, setting a new world record. Image: Mohamed Siraj Ahmed

4. 

Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is making a record-breaking $10-million donation to Make-A-Wish America in honour of his upcoming 60th birthday

Read more: Tearful Michael Jordan commemorates 'little brother' Kobe Bryant

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the strongest indication yet that the Cabinet reshuffle is imminent after he said farewell to his deputy David Mabuza.

Read more: Ramaphosa defends move to appoint electricity minister

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