‘We Are Going To Shut Down Business’ – Malema – Julius Malema has threatened mass protest following the Gauteng Legislature’s decision to bar EFF’s members from wearing their red uniforms. [m&g]

72-Hour Cease-Fire Announced in Gaza Conflict as Talks Are Set – The United States and the United Nations announced a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza conflict early Friday, a diplomatic bolt-from-the-blue that will suspend the bloody 24-day military campaign and set the stage for arduous negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a more lasting truce. [nyt]

Five More Medals For Team SA – Team South Africa added two more gold and three bronze medals to their tally on Day 8 of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Thursday, with athletics, bowls and wrestling providing the highlights. [iol]

Facebook’s Internet.org App Brings Free Mobile Internet to Zambia – The Facebook-backed nonprofit Internet.org is bringing free data to parts of Zambia in Southern Africa as a part of a major initiative to connect the Internet with the two-thirds of the world’s population who aren’t online. [mash]

Malaysia Airlines Is Going Down – The disappearance of one flight and shooting down of another has pushed the inefficient carrier to the brink of collapse. Is there anyone who can fly them out of danger? [beast]

Apple Eliminating 200 Beats Jobs – As Apple’s acquisition of Beats Electronics comes close to completion, hundreds of employees may find that their positions are marked as redundant. [cnet]

Russia Tightens Controls On Blogosphere – A law that comes into effect in Russia on Friday will place tighter controls on the blogosphere, one of the few remaining places where people can freely criticise the government. [guardian]

JSE Stocks Fall, Sappi Hit By Sale Woes – South African stocks fell on Thursday in line with lower global markets as uncertainty mounted about US monetary policy and after lacklustre euro zone data showed a slower-than-expected recovery in Europe. [iol]

Leo DiCaprio Reportedly Cheered As Orlando Bloom Tried To Punch Bieber – The details surrounding the Bieber-Legolas fight keep getting better. Today, an eyewitness reports that Leonardo DiCaprio, typically one to cheer his own success in life, whooped it up for Orlando Bloom when he tried to hit the Biebs. [gawk]

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‘It’s Make Or Break’ – Jay Z’s desperate bid to save marriage by whisking Beyoncé away on a romantic five-week retreat to win her back. [dm]

Durban Doctor Brothel Case Resumes – The trial of a Durban doctor accused of running a brothel with young girls is expected to continue in the Durban Regional Court on Friday. [news24]

Activists Send Choco Pies Floating Into North Korea – A year after North Korea cracked down on Choco Pies—marshmallow-filled chocolate cakes originating in South Korea—activists in South Korea sent thousands of the beloved confections over the border via helium balloons, AFP reports. [time]

Selena Shows Full Bum In Denim Shorts – Eat your heart out, Justin! Just one day after the Biebs got into a highly publicized scuffle with Orlando Bloom in Ibiza, Spain on July 30, Selena stepped out in some seriously sexy denim cutoffs that showed off almost ALL of her butt cheeks! [hollif]

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This Is How You Can Get The NEW 2014 MINI Hatch For Under R3,500 – Shopping for a new car can be utterly intimidating. You know how it goes: You want something reliable and sturdy, yet something that’s still, well, sexy. Oh yes, and not too expensive. [2ov]

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