Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Mandela's boxing championship belt stolen
Police minister doesn't understand the 'noise' around his tattoos comments, rumours of Formula One coming to South Africa, and much more!
Happy Thursday to you all.
With just one more day until the weekend starts, here are five things you need to know before getting out of bed:
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Police Minister Bheki Cele says he doesn't understand why there is "noise" following his comment that a person with tattoos can't join the police. He says that the SAPS recruitment policy states that members should "not have a tattoo which will be visible if the person wears a uniform". But it still doesn't mean people with tattoos tend do be gangsters!
WATCH: Bheki Cele says "people with tattoos have a tendency to become gangsters"
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Khloe Kardashian is having another baby with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson. A spokesperson confirmed that they're expecting their second child – who was conceived back in November, via surrogate. She split with the basketball star in January after it came out he'd had a baby with another woman.
Read more: Khloe Kardashian defends cheating ex Tristan Thompson: 'There’s many good sides to him'
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The world championship boxing belt that belonged to former president Nelson Mandela has been stolen, Gauteng police said on Wednesday. The belt was a gift from legendary US boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. The belt is valued at about R50,000.
Read more: Nelson Mandela funeral trial postponed
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'Succession', the HBO series about a conniving media mogul and his feuding family, racked up 25 Emmy nominations, including one for the prestigious 'Best Drama' prize. It will square off against Netflix’s South Korean thriller 'Squid Game', the first non-English language show nominated for an Emmy.
Read more: Netflix drops 'Squid Game' season 2 teaser
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Formula One's global logistics partner DHL has responded to rumours that the company is set to be a major financier of the sport's mooted return to South Africa, saying the speculation was "just that". With several races at risk of losing their slots on the 2023 calendar, it could open the door for a local GP, and the Kyalami Circuit is earmarked as the host venue.
Read more: F1 could make South Africa return: sources
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Main image attribution: Twitter/Sugar Ray Leonard