Bees Roux Out On R100,000 Bail
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Blue Bulls Player Gets R100,000 Bail Following Murder Arrest – Blue Bulls rugby player Jacobus Stephanus “Bees” Roux (28) was granted bail of R100 000 at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday after he allegedly beat a metro policeman to death. He spent the weekend in jail after he was arrested on Friday in connection with the alleged killing of Tshwane metro police officer Ntshimane Mohale (38). [mail&guardian]

Carla Bruni Is A Prostitute – Iranian state media called France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, a prostitute Monday in an usual display of anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death by stoning. The wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has condemned the stoning sentence against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who was convicted of adultery in 2006. In return, they are punishing her for her string of celebrity lovers through the years, including the likes of Mick Jagger.. [cbc]

Silver Sands Online Casino Cuts SA Players – Silver Sands Online Casino says it will not allow any South African citizens to gamble using their online casinos and has shut down online operations in this country. Silver Sands Online Casino announced on Monday that they will exclude all South African players from their online games.This, they say, will continue until there is more clarity regarding the legality of gaming in cyberspace for South African citizens. [businessday]

Kate Moss And Topshop Split – Kate Moss has designed her last regular range for Sir Philip Green’s fashion retailer, bringing an end to a lucrative four-year relationship. The company confirmed that the supermodel’s autumn/winter collection, her 14th, will also be her last. However, she may design a number of one-off “capsule” ranges in the future, a spokesman for Arcadia, the owner of the high-street store, said. [telegraph]

Internet Radio Exploding In Europe – Streaming technology to distribute Internet Radio existed more than 10 years ago, but for a long time it was only possible to listen via a PC. Nowadays tabletop Radios are not only able to receive several thousand radio stations from all over the world via the Internet; the feature can now also be found in Audio Home Systems, Hi-Fi Receivers, Tuners and even Radio Recorders and Clock Radios. Internet Radio is currently one of the fastest growing segments within Audio. [radiostreamingnews]

Ricky Gervais Weight Loss The Talk Of The Emmys – David Brent wouldn’t recognise him. A few years in Hollywood have made all the difference to The Office creator Ricky Gervais. Slimmed down and wearing a spiffy velvet jacket, the British comic looked very much at home with the Tinseltown set on the red carpet at the Emmys with partner Jane Fallon. Ricky stunned onlookers at the ceremony with his weight loss. [hellomagazine]

Britons Arrested In Ibiza Drug Raid – Around 20 people – most of them British – have been arrested in Ibiza following a large-scale drugs raid by Spanish and UK police agencies. The joint operation was carried out by Spanish National Guard and the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca). This would mean that they didn’t get to hear Goldfish’s new single, Get Busy Living, which is a shame. [bbc]

Anne Hathaway Debuts New Short Haircut – In preparation for her new film “One Day,” Anne Hathaway has lopped off her lengthy locks for a shorter, cropped ‘do.The 27-year-old star was spotted on the movie set in Paris with a boyish haircut, swept off to the side. From long waves to sleek strands to a sexy bob, we’ve seen this “Valentine’s Day” actress in just about every haircut over the last few years — although never one quite this short. [stylelist]

Pakistan Investigators To Help Scotland Yard Probe Match-Fixing – Pakistan investigators will be in London to examine allegations of the country’s cricketers being involved in match-fixing in the fourth Test against England Sunday. The three members of Pakistan’s highest law enforcement agency, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), will join Scotland Yard officers in the investigation. FIA will study claims that two players deliberately bowled no-balls during the final test against England at Lord’s, Naughty. [sify]

Lady Gaga Inspired By Drugs – Lady Gaga says her experiences with drugs helped inspire her music. Lady Gaga says taking drugs inspired her music. The ‘Poker Face’ singer began using illegal substances after she dropped out of a music course at New York University in 2005, and she insists getting high helped her creativity. The 24-year-old pop star said: “[Using drugs] I really figured out the art I wanted to make and was inspired. Some people find inspiration in dark places. I guess I’m one of them. [contactmusic]

Does Sleeping Around Make People Happier? – Sex makes us happy (do I need to cite my source for that?), but how about 1970’s style love-the-one-you’re-with sex? You know the kind of sex that is preceded by fishing around in a bowl at a party for a set of car keys? Research suggests that promiscuity is not associated with increased happiness and, in fact, that the number of sexual partners needed to maximize happiness is exactly one.* [bigthink]

Cycle Helmets More Dangerous On Then Off – Dr Walker conducted a study looking into how cyclists wearing a helmet affect the behaviour of drivers. He found that for those wearing a helmet, motorists drove much closer when overtaking. “In absolute terms they got 8-9cm closer than they did when I wasn’t wearing one,” he explains, “And the proportion of vehicles getting within a really close distance went up considerably.” Hmm..interesting.. [bbc]

Tupac Movie To Focus On Rapper’s Final Day – The long-gestating Tupac Shakur movie may finally begin production this November, now that director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has brought on Oscar-nominated screenwriters Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson to pen a new script. Wilkinson tells Vulture that the film, originally written in a documentary style, will not be a biopic. Instead, it will focus on Tupac’s last day, and flash back on the four years that preceded his still-unsolved shooting death in Las Vegas. [rollingstone]

Cape Quarter’s Premium Spar Dabbling In Super Heroes – Not on everyone’s calendar (tut tut) but its Hero Day during this month. Not on everyone’s agenda but it is at Cape Quarter Food Spar and Tops where they have their own hero flying down the isles, dishing out free stuff and saving lives (ok i dont know about the last one). This beautiful specimen of a man can be seen daily doing his thing and there is lots of cool things happening like giving away a VW Polo Vivo and cool specials to help you lil wallet breath! Check him in action [hilarious]

A Free iPad! Does That Sound Like Something You Might Be Interested In? – It’s quite simple. Check out OneDayOnly’s facebook page, follow the simple instructions and you could win one. In other news, their recent spate of stupid-cheap stuff continues with a Polo business briefcase today and an alledged 3 for the price of 1 Crumpler messenger bag situation tomorrow. Silly. Naughty. [onedayonly]

Tuesdays. They’re Awkward And Unfulfilling – You’re pretty sure there must be something better out there than filing municipal reports, composing company corporate social mission statements or auditing a wood-chip export company. Well, kids, there is. 2oceansvibe Radio is going to take you by the hand, and lead you out of a boring, unproductive work environment. Think fun, think unregulated, think real – you know, everything the average radio station hasn’t taken a swipe at in 20 years. Remember to request your favourite tracks via Twitter, and keep your ears peeled for giveaways. That’s just how we roll. Go ahead, tune in to the holiday. [2ov]