#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Disky launches licence disc renewal via WhatsApp
A criminal case has been opened against TikTokker Dr Matthew Lani, SA sports minister filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision, and much more...
Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Wednesday morning...
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1.
Disky has launched in South Africa! The new WhatsApp chatbot enables you to complete the entire licence disc renewal process in under seven minutes – and have it delivered to your door.
Read more: Order denying motorists licence discs, card renewals temporarily suspended
2.
Even amid Israel's war, the latest daily snapshot from the Central Energy Fund shows potential price cuts of over R1.60 for petrol, and up to 30 cents for diesel in November.
Read more: What is your petrol personality?
3.
Women boxers want the choice to be able to contest title fights over 12 rounds like their male counterparts. More than 20 current and former women boxers said in a statement they also want to be able to fight three-minute rounds. Women's title fights are usually for no more than 10 two-minute rounds.
Read more: South Africa seek to avoid Rugby World Cup flag, anthem bans
4.
The health department has opened a criminal case against TikTokker Dr Matthew Lani who claimed that he was a medical doctor. An identity fraud case has also been opened against him.
Read more: Gauteng Health opens criminal case against bogus doctor 'Matthew Lani'
5.
Social media users joked insurance company Hippo.com was conducting a door-to-door campaign after a video emerged of two hippos roaming the streets of Richards Bay!
KZN - Richards Bay: Arboretum residential area @ZOPublications pic.twitter.com/maSWmPohrE
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) October 9, 2023
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