Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Men caught siphoning diesel
A passenger traveling from Bali found themselves paying a hefty price for a McDonald's breakfast, Shakira is in hot water, and much more!
Morning, Tuesday lovers.
With the second day of August already in full motion, here are five things you need to know before you start your day:
1.
Spanish prosecutors said they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax evasion.
Read more: Shakira faces call in Spain for eight-year prison term
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Traffic officers caught four men siphoning containers of diesel from the fuel tank of a parked truck in the Western Cape while the driver was asleep inside. The suspects had managed to siphon off about 125 litres by the time officers arrived. A Toyota Quantum with its number plates removed, used by the suspects to store the fuel, was impounded along with several drums and pipes.
Read more: Finally some relief for motorists in August
3.
Commonwealth Games update: SA have added a gold, silver, and a bronze to their tally at the Commonwealth Games. Team South Africa is now 5th on the medal standings with 12 medals.
Read more: Former AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy joins Manchester United!
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A passenger traveling from Bali, Indonesia to Australia found themselves paying a hefty price for a McDonald's breakfast. The unnamed traveler was handed a fine of 2,664 Australian dollars (R31,000) after two undeclared egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant were found in the luggage on arrival at Darwin Airport.
Read more: McDonald's to exit Russia, sell business in country
5.
President Joe Biden has confirmed that The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Zawahiri took over al-Qaeda after the death of Osama Bin Laden in 2011.
Read more: Biden again tests positive for Covid, returns to isolation
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