#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Gift of the Givers coming to the aid of stranded South Africans

#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Gift of the Givers coming to the aid of stranded South Africans

Police have arrested two former G4S employees, Tweens and teens around the country lined up for hours to get their hands on Prime Hydration and much more.

Group of 22 South Africans fleeing Sudan still trapped in Egypt
Image: Abdullah Abdel Moneim/via REUTERS

Good morning, KZN. 

Here are five things you need to know as you wake up on Tuesday morning... 

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1.

A group of 22 South Africans are stranded on a boat in Egypt after fleeing war-torn Sudan. The Gift Of The Givers are involved.

Read more: Dirco to assist South Africans still stuck in Egypt

Some South Africans have been evacuated from Sudan amid fighting between rival military factions.
A group of 22 South Africans are stranded on a boat in Egypt after fleeing war-torn Sudan. Image: @ClaysonMonyela/ Twitter

2. 

Police have arrested two former G4S employees for their alleged role in the Thabo Bester escape plot. 

Read more: Burnt body in Thabo Bester's Mangaung prison cell identified

3. 

Masterchef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has passed away. He was 46.

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4. 

Adidas shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit against the brand, accusing it of failing to warn investors about the antisemitism and “extreme behaviour” exhibited by Ye.

Read more: Beyoncé and Adidas "mutually agree" to end Ivy Park collaboration

A customer tries on Yeezy shoes, made by Adidas, at a sneaker resale store in Paramus, N.J.
Adidas sued by shareholders over its failed Ye partnership. Image: Seth Wenig

5. 

Tweens and teens around the country lined up for hours on Monday to get their very own bottle or bottles of Prime Hydration. Prime was launched by YouTuber Logan Paul and KSI.

Read more: Prime energy drink price drops from R399 to R39 in Mzansi

@bare.ps_ I hope this is the way you run to read your Bible and go to Church 😌 #primejuice #primeinsouthafrica #primeinsouthafrica #KSI #loganpaul #southafrica #southafricatiktok ♬ Dr Dope Ten Past Fo - drdope031

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