#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Rabies has claimed the life of young KZN boy

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Rabies has claimed the life of young KZN boy

Michelle Yeoh’s history-making Oscar win causes excitement in Malaysia, the DA in KZN will lay criminal charges against protesting healthcare workers, and much more...

Rabies cases in KZN are being reported at a rapid rate and has already claimed the life of a young boy.
Rabies cases in KZN are being reported at a rapid rate and has already claimed the life of a young boy. Image: Pexels

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

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1. 

Michelle Yeoh’s history-making Oscar win caused excitement in her native Malaysia, but false rumours that a national holiday had been declared in her honour were dispelled by the government.

Read more: Oscar winners in main categories

Oscar winners in main categories
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2. 

Rabies cases in KZN are being reported at a rapid rate and has already claimed the life of a young boy from Empangeni.

Read more: KZN Agriculture MEC visits family of boy (5) who died of rabies

Rabies
Rabies/ iStock

3. 

The DA in KZN will lay criminal charges against protesting healthcare workers after a pregnant woman died after allegedly being denied medical care.

Read more: Nehawu strike delaying funeral arrangements, says association

4.

The DA has officially filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court against the EFF's planned national shutdown next Monday.

Read more: eThekwini metro police vow increased visibility during EFF national shutdown

5. 

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare and fleeting phase of a star on the cusp of death.

Read more: Webb telescope reveals deepest image of early universe

The telescope captured the rare and fleeting phase of the star on the cusp of death.
The telescope captured the rare and fleeting phase of the star on the cusp of death. Image: Webb ERO/ Production Team

Bonus

Avril Lavigne confronted a topless environmental protester onstage at the Juno Awards. (Warning: Graphic content below) 

Read more: Sealed with a kiss! Avril Lavigne and Tyga confirm dating rumours

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