Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Queen is currently lying-in-state
Chinese influencer has responded to backlash around a video, Roger Federer has announced that he will retire from official competition, and so much more...
Happy FRY-YAY!
As the start of the weekend comes through, here are five things you need to know before you get out of bed:
1.
Eskom plans to apply for a 32% tariff increase from 1 April 2023/24. The tariff application is under consideration by Nersa, which must make a final decision by Christmas Eve.
Read more: Stage 4 load shedding returns on Tuesday - Eskom
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2.
The queen is currently lying-in-state before she's moved before her state funeral on Monday, 19 September. A royal guard collapsed next to Queen Elizabeth II's coffin this week. After the guard collapsed, BBC suspended their live streaming of Westminster Hall. It is unknown whether or not the guard suffered any injuries.
Read more: Tears as British public pays respects to queen's coffin
BBC suspends live footage of the Queen’s lying in state, after guard faints. #QueenElizabethII pic.twitter.com/6FUwfwb0qJ
— JackThompson (@Jack_Thompson_8) September 14, 2022
3.
Roger Federer has announced that he will retire from official competition at the age of 41 following the Laver Cup next week in London. The Swiss legend has endured a difficult few years, having been out of action since Wimbledon in 2021 after going through triple knee surgery during his time off.
Read more: Federer to call time on professional tennis career
To my tennis family and beyond,
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
With Love,
Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN
4.
A Chinese influencer has responded to backlash around a video of him appearing to kill a wasp live on camera, saying he wants to "start over" and post "positive videos" on social media following the controversy.
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5.
The French railway company and train manufacturer Alstom have unveiled the first completed TGV M, a next-generation high-speed double-decker train. The design improves TGV's current energy efficiency and carbon footprint, with 97% of the train's components now recyclable.
Read more: INSPIRING: Learners build a solar-powered car and train
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