#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Elton Jantjies given Springbok lifeline
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after an NBA Finals, Disney+ announced a new animated The Little Mermaid and much more.
Good morning, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Friday morning...
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South Africa extended a ban on scrap-metal exports by six months as the government tries to combat theft and vandalism of public infrastructure.
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Springbok management confirmed that Handre Pollard would miss the opening Test of the season against Australia, and Elton Jantjies was added to the national squad as fly-half cover.
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With Manie Libbok the only fit No 10 in the #Springboks training squad, they have called up cover at flyhalf - more here: https://t.co/ubQG5YZsNJ 🚑#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/3I10gNXYHM
— Springboks (@Springboks) June 15, 2023
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Disney+ announced a new animated children's series inspired by its 1989 film The Little Mermaid, which, like the live-action adaptation released last month, will feature a black Ariel.
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UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after an NBA Finals basketball game in Miami earlier this month.
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The Cape of Storms has lived up to its namesake this week, as harsh weather hit the province. We've been there guys! Good luck
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