Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Coca-Cola has a new flavour
Central Energy Fund showing a strong recovery for both petrol and diesel, Domino's Pizza has shut its doors for good, and much more!
Happy Thursday to you all.
It's nearly the weekend! Here are five things you need to know right now:
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Although it’s still too early in the month to accurately predict September’s fuel prices, early data supplied by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is showing a strong recovery for both petrol and diesel, which would translate into significant fuel price reductions if the currency and oil prices remain near current levels until the end of August.
Read more: Is this new three-wheel scooter the solution to our petrol woes?
2.
Princess of pop Britney Spears will join forces with music maestro Elton John on a new single. The title of the song comes from the lyrics of the early 1970s hit 'Tiny Dancer', which John co-wrote with long-time creative partner Bernie Taupin.
Read more: Britney Spears and Elton John to release new song
3.
While the president and his entourage received a warm welcome when entering Slahla sports field outside Richmond in the Midlands, members of the civil rights organisation Real Democracy, who had come to make a citizen’s arrest of the president, were prevented by his security detail from executing their plan.
Read more: Ramaphosa vows equal pay for South Africa women after WAFCON win
4.
Nomusa Dube-Ncube has officially been sworn in as the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. She takes over the hot seat from Sihle Zikalala who announced his resignation last week. She is the first woman premier to be elected to lead the province.
Read more: Dube-Ncube vows to do what's best for KZN
https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/dube-ncube-vows-to-do-whats-best-for-kzn/
5.
Coca-Cola's latest experimental, limited-time flavour is here. It's called Dreamworld. They claim it tastes like... dreams. Products like "Dreamworld" which advertise a concept rather than a flavour are a way to spark conversation around Coca-Cola.
Read more: Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice'
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