Sunday round-up: Netflix opposes quotas, athletes prepare for Olympics and guards found dead in nature reserve

Have you seen this week’s headlines? They include the suspension of load-shedding to enable a virtual sitting of Parliament, Zweli Mkhize’s Digital Vibes’ headache, and a video showing an attack by an elephant bull on a bakkie.

June 6, 2021

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WATCH: Elephant shows bakkie who’s boss in the bush

Both a Bosbok Gas employee and the Toyota in which he was travelling survived the ordeal, but he is sure to have a bee in his bonnet when it comes to elephants in future.

Two nature reserve guards found dead in bid to keep warm

Two Groenkloof Nature Reserve security guards, suspected of trying to keep warm during the cold snap, were found dead by their supervisor. Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the two were found dead on Wednesday morning.

Load-shedding suspended so Parliament can pass Appropriation Bill

Since Tuesday, Eskom has been implementing stage 2 load-shedding due to the breakdowns of generating units at its power stations, but government business brought good news for residents tired of being in the cold and dark.

Zweli Mkhize’s no-show causes more Digital Vibes bad vibes

Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize. Picture: Jacques Nelles

DA MP Siviwe Gwarube says the matter is not yet before a court of law, so the minister’s no-show excuse rings hollow.

Local athletes travel to Europe for final Olympics preparation

Akani Simbine’s coach wants him to slowly hone his skills over the next few weeks in races in Europe. Photo: Reg Caldecott

Several local athletes who have already qualified for this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo are on their way to Europe to complete their final preparations for the big event.