Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: More drama at Stellenbosch University
Russian gymnast receives a one-year ban, Nathi Mthethwa defends controversial multi-million rand flag project and much more.
Welcome to Thursday as we are one more day left till the start of the weekend.
So before you start up your day, here are 5 things that you should know before you kick start your day:
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Another alleged racist incident involving a Stellenbosch University student emerged days after the spotlight fell on the institution following a viral video showing a white student humiliating a fellow black student. This time the university’s Juridicial Society said a women student was made to feel humiliated at the Law Dance when another law student allegedly verbally abused her last week.
Read more: Calls for Stellenbosch to 'introspect' on transformation
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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who received criticism outside of Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, has received a one-year ban for his actions.
Read more: Justin Bieber banned from buying a Ferrari.
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Twitter has been abuzz after Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, defended the controversial multi-million rand flag project. The government wants to erect a flag at Freedom Park in Pretoria to the tune of R22 million.
Read more: R22m monument flag is lunacy and unnecessary
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Noel Gallagher's Gibson guitar, which was broken in 2009 at the same time as the British group Oasis imploded, sold for 385 500 euros (R6.5 million) at an auction in Paris. Apparently, the breaking of that guitar during a tour led to the brothers of Oasis breaking up the band.
Read more: Michael Jordan sneakers sell for an auction record
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Chemical and biomolecular engineers at Johns Hopkins University have created an edible sticky tape to keep messy burritos together while eating them. The tape is made of a ‘food-grade fibrous scaffold’ and an ‘organic adhesive’ that makes sure beans, rice, guacamole, and salsa stay inside the burrito.
