#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: President Cyril Ramaphosa's solar plans
Tigress spotted on video footage roaming in Edenvale, former All Black rugby international Campbell Johnstone comes out as gay, and loads more...
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Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Tuesday morning...
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Judge Piet Koen has recused himself from the arms deal corruption trial of former president Jacob Zuma. It has been postponed to April and he said that in the interest of justice, another judge should take over the case.
Read more: Another twist in Zuma corruption trial as judge recuses himself
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A nine-month-old tigress spotted on video footage roaming in Edenvale on Monday morning has been recaptured after a lot of conflicting information was circulated on WhatsApp.
Read more: Roaming Edenvale tiger recaptured
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Former New Zealand rugby player Campbell Johnstone became the first All Black to come out publicly as gay.
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Much love and support for All Black #1056 Campbell Johnstone for having the courage to share his story and helping create a more inclusive game. 🌈 pic.twitter.com/z9rjOKl1rn
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) January 30, 2023
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify at an upcoming hearing. He is expected to testify on TikTok’s privacy and data security practices, its impact on young users, and its “relationship to the Chinese Communist Party”. Ask yourself today: “What is my relationship to the Chinese Communist Party?”.
WATCH: TikTok sensation goes viral after a video of him dancing like Cassper Nyovest appears
https://www.ecr.co.za/shows/east-coast-breakfast/watch-tiktok-sensation-goes-viral-after-a-video-of-him-dancing-like-cassper-nyovest-appears-/
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According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, a possible plan to assist South Africans to install solar power amid an escalating energy crisis and rising electricity costs will be announced soon.
Read more: Ramaphosa tells NEC lekgotla load shedding one of SA’s ‘most pressing challenges’
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