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Hello, this is Erika with ‘Just a Moment News’, bringing you today’s headlines on this 6th day of April, 2024.

Our first story takes us to Cape Town, where the city is bracing itself for severe weather conditions, including cold, wet, and windy weather, following a warning from the South African Weather Service. An intense low-pressure system is expected to cause widespread showers, thundershowers, and potentially severe weather phenomena such as flooding, damaging winds, and thunderstorms across many parts of South Africa. The city is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact of the inclement weather on residents and infrastructure.

Next, we have news regarding the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, which has approved a comprehensive update to the load-shedding guidelines, extending the framework up to Stage 16. This revision aims to fortify the electrical grid’s resilience against collapse and enhance the management of electricity distribution during critical shortages.

Moving on, Berdine Odendaal, previously involved with Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff, is in a legal dispute with the South African Reserve Bank to have her bank accounts unfrozen. She has filed a court motion to compel the bank to restart monthly disbursements of one hundred and fifty thousand Rand from her blocked account to cover her extravagant living costs.

In sports news, the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has adjusted the kick-off times for the final round of South African derbies, facilitating a more flexible broadcasting schedule. This is done to enhance viewer experience across different time zones, ensuring fans do not miss these pivotal matches in the rugby calendar.

Over in the United States, New York was hit by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest seismic event in the region since a 5.1 magnitude quake in 1983. No damages were reported, but the event sparked reactions across social media and prompted a review of infrastructure.

On the tech front, Tesla is set to unveil its ‘robotaxi’ on August 8, 2024, marking a significant step forward in its vision for autonomous transportation. This announcement counters a previous report suggesting Tesla had abandoned plans for an affordable electric vehicle to focus on this project.

Lastly, in the world of entertainment, the Apple TV+ crime drama “Sugar,” starring Colin Farrell, has faced criticism for its formulaic mystery, wooden performances, and clumsy dialogue. The show’s attempt to balance homage with innovation has been described as falling short, resulting in a disjointed experience for viewers.

That wraps up today’s news. Thank you for tuning in to ‘Just a Moment News’. This is Erika, wishing you a pleasant day ahead.

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