Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - February 20

Published Feb 20, 2023

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Cape Town - As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.

In our top stories:

South African citizens should continue breathing through the wound as power utility Eskom increases load shedding to Stage 6 until further notice.

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshanstha said Stage 6 is being implemented due to the breakdown of eight generation units on Sunday afternoon.

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In celebration of 20 years hosting Shavathon, Cancer Association of South Africa’s (CANSA) hopes for a bumper turnout as it will yet again host Shavathon at Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Saturday.

The Shavathon campaign started in 2002, as a way to show solidarity with those affected by cancer. According to CANSA losing one’s hair is a common side-effect of cancer therapy therefore ‘shaving your head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer survivors.

For more on this, read here.

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