#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Retailers start egg rationing
Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, a 32-year-old copper cable thief was sentenced to 15 years behind bars, 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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The world-famous graffiti artist Banksy has never been officially named or pictured, but his long-hidden identity could soon be revealed after he was dragged into a High Court battle.
Read more: Suspects nabbed for cable copper theft worth R2.3m
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Rescue teams in Zimbabwe are continuing the search for survivors, three days after a disused gold mine in the country’s Chegutu district collapsed, killing at least 10 illegal miners.
Read more: At least nine killed in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse
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The R2.2-billion Kusile corruption matter allegedly involving former Eskom acting CEO Matshela Koko was hit by a delay on Tuesday due to the non-availability of an Afrikaans interpreter.
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Woolworths and Pick n Pay are rationing eggs to customers in a bid to ensure regular supply as SA's worst ever avian influenza outbreak continues to gather momentum.
Read more: Bird flu outbreak could see spike in chicken, egg prices – association
5.
Petrol increased by between R1.08 and R1.14 (95 Unleaded) while you were sleeping, while diesel prices went up by between R1.93 and R1.96.
Read more: Fuel price hike shock in store for October
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