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#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: UKZN's youngest graduate ever

The US has accused South Africa of providing ammunition to Russia, Senzo Meyiwa murder trial hits new developments, and much more.

At just 20 years old, Sifundo Mthembu holds a Bachelor of Science degree.
Meet UKZN’s youngest graduate Sifundo Mthembu. Image: Supplied

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Good morning, KZN. 

Here are five things you need to know as you wake up this Fri-Yay morning... 

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1. 

The US has accused South Africa of providing ammunition to Russia through a Russian ship that docked at the Simon's Town naval base in Cape Town in December last year. 

Read more: South Africa supplied arms to Russia: US ambassador

South Africa loaded arms onto sanctioned Russian vessel, US ambassador tells local media.
Image: Esa Alexander

2. 

One of the defence lawyers in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has accused Mthokozisi Thwala of fabricating evidence to suit a particular narrative.

Read more: Thwala accused of fabricating evidence in Meyiwa trial

3. 

A France-based startup, Zephalto, has partnered with the French space agency to take people above Earth’s atmosphere in high-altitude stratospheric balloons to serve Michellen Star meals. Bookings start at R200k per person.

Read more: China says US balloons entered airspace 'more than 10 times' since 2022

4. 

The organisers of the Madrid Open have apologised to four leading tennis players following widespread criticism of their treatment after the women’s doubles final on Sunday.

Read more: Tour Durban MTB set to excite this weekend

Madrid Open Breaks Their Silence Following Mounting Criticism Over Sexism Row.
Image via Madrid Open Twitter

5. 

This week, at just 20 years old, Sifundo Mthembu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. The University of KwaZulu-Natal said he was their youngest graduate ever. 

Read more: UKZN- Lectures continuing despite robberies

At just 20 years old, Sifundo Mthembu holds a Bachelor of Science degree.
Meet UKZN’s youngest graduate Sifundo Mthembu. Image: Supplied

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