#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Andrew Tate charged in Romania
Spotify announces podcast deal with Trevor Noah, petrol prices look set for a small cut at the start of July, and much more.
Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Wednesday morning...
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1.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women.
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2.
With 16,072 Comrades Marathon runners on the start line and 14,896 finishers, the 96th Comrades Marathon enjoyed an astounding 92.68% finish rate, which is recorded as the highest-ever finishing rate in the race’s 102-year history.
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3.
A new study has found that South Africa’s commercial property industry has the potential to ease the country’s power crisis, with enough roof space to generate 4.7 gigawatts of electricity.
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4.
Miss SA Top 12 finalist Levern José has withdrawn from the beauty pageant after bullying allegations were levelled against her.
Read more: Miss SA contestant withdraws from competition after bullying claims
5.
New York Times best-selling author and South-African-born comedian Trevor Noah is set to launch a new podcast in partnership with Spotify.
Bonus:
Petrol prices currently look set for a small cut at the start of July. Diesel, however, may be hiked.
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