#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: Time is ticking again for Pietermaritzburg
Police in the East Rand have arrested a suspect who assaulted a police officer, High court has approved its request for more time to consider Eskom's revenue application and much more.
Good Mauling, KZN.
Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Thursday...
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1.
The national energy regulator says a high court has approved its request for more time to consider Eskom's revenue application for a 32% tariff hike. They were initially expected to give us an indication on the cost increase by Christmas Eve. It says a decision on Eskom's application for the 2023/2024 financial year will now be made by the 12th of January.
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2.
Lana Del Rey shared a post on her private Instagram account of a selfie of her and the singular billboard she had put up to promote her new album. The ONE billboard was put up in her ex's hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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3.
Police on the East Rand have arrested a suspect who assaulted a police officer in a confrontation about public drinking. The incident was recorded and is circulating on social media, it's weird to see the police being assaulted like this without doing anything to protect themselves.
I am beyond shocked. This is what has happened of South African law enforcement agencies.
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) December 21, 2022
I am sure we all know the cause.
These are the direct results of a Nation governed by a compromised leadership.
We are in trouble. pic.twitter.com/mOmibBYCVt
4.
After three years of not working, the Pietermaritzburg city hall clock started ticking again yesterday.
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5.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence tweeted an endearing reassurance to the country's children this week, saying that its air defences would keep Santa and his sleigh safe from Russian missiles.
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Our children are worried about russian missiles shooting down Santa, who will fly over Ukraine.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) December 20, 2022
But 🇺🇦 air defense guarantees a safe flight for him and his reindeer over our land.
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