Russia Closes McDonald’s Restaurants For ‘Sanitary Violations’ – Russia has shut down four McDonald’s restaurants in Moscow for alleged sanitary violations in a move critics said was the latest blow in its tit-for-tat sanctions tussle with the west. [guardian]

The US Did Previously Try To Save Foley – A secret nighttime military mission authorized by President Obama to rescue Americans held captive in Syria failed early this summer when a team of two dozen Delta Force commandos raided an oil refinery in the northern part of the country but found after a firefight with Islamic militants that there were no hostages to be saved, administration officials said Wednesday. [nyt]

Off-Screen Generations Drama Gets Industry Hot Under The Collar – The sacking of the cast of Generations this week has led to a larger industry dialogue about the rights of South African artists. [m&g]

Ice Bucket Challenge Raises $8.6 Million In 24 Hours – The Ice Bucket Challenge raised $8.6 million in 24 hours, flooding the ALS Association with donations. [mash]

Alleged Crime Boss Krejcir’s House Robbed – Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir’s Bedfordview, Johannesburg, home was broken into in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Gauteng police said. [tlive]

News And Ads To Debut On Snapchat – With 27 Million Users, the Mobile App Looks to Bring in News Content and Sell Ads to Go With It. [wsj]

Justin Bieber And Taylor Swift Fragrances Flop As Elizabeth Arden Blames Them For Stinking Up Returns – Poor sales of Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift’s perfumes are being singled out by Elizabeth Arden for causing the ‘biggest quarterly loss in the company’s history.’ [dm]

SeaWorld Drops Appeal – SeaWorld Entertainment has dropped an appeal of citations it received after the drowning of a trainer who was pulled under by a killer whale, ending any chance of trainers ever again swimming with orcas during shows. [nbc]

Breaking Polo’s Grass Ceiling – For years, polo was the preserve of men—one leading female player even dressed as a man to participate. No longer. We meet the women saddling up and playing to win. [beast]

Wrong Patient Gets Heart Surgery – An 83-year-old woman who was being treated for a respiratory infection in the Mediclinic Kimberley underwent heart surgery when she was mistaken for another patient, Beeld reported on Wednesday. [n24]

Man Caught With Large Collection Of Pickled Penises – A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Croatia, after authorities found ‘jars and jars’ of human penises soaked in formaldahyde in his apartment. [tlive]

Your Body Needs A Saturday At Haute Cabriere In Franschhoek With Live Music (6 September) – The classic ‘boozy wine farm Saturday lunch’ doesn’t get more real than at Haute Cabriere wine estate in Franschhoek. The home of Pierre Jourdan is kicking off Spring in style, and you’re invited! [here]

Another Rollover Puts Friday’s MegaMillions at R1.8 Billion – The unthinkable has happened. Last night’s MegaMillions draw saw ANOTHER rollover! That means the jackpot for Friday’s draw is $180 million. Good luck ticket holders! If you’ve got to this point without buying a ticket, you’re VERY lucky! Get your ticket now [here]

Justin Bieber and His Bodyguard Sued for Alleged Assault – Photographer Aja Oxman is suing Bieber and his bodyguard Dwayne Patterson for physically beating him and destroying his camera in Hawaii. [billb]

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Case Of Pierre Jourdan MCC for Only R600 – For something that usually sells in high-end restaurants for R250+ it’s nice to know you can order Pierre Jourdan Cuvee  Brut for only R100 a bottle. [check it out]

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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How Can You Leave Your Dog At Home While You Go To Work? – You say he’s part of the family – yet you’d never leave your human child at home, alone, for the whole day. Drop that little rascal off at Proud Hounds and see the joy in his eyes! [proudhounds]

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The Restaurant Winter Specials Won’t Stop – Mondiall restaurant has it all. The View, The Vibe and The Menu – Do not miss out on their Winter Special Menu – Cider glazed Pork Belly, Craster Fish Pie and Guiness Choclate Pudding – Who would say no to that, BOOK ONLINE NOW. For more information on their winter specials check them out. [HERE]

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The Bailey Schneider Show 12pm – Join the fantastic Bailey Schneider as she takes you through 2 hours of great tunes, the best in news and entertainment. Catch Bailey coming to you live from our studios in the Woodstock Exchange from 12pm – 2pm. [Bailey Schneider]

Bompie Couture 5pm – Join Olwethu and her co-host Luanda for 2ovfm’s Premier fashion and style show. The girls take you through trends and tips and interview some of the country’s best up and coming designer talents as well as stylists and trendmakers. Tune in at 5pm-6pm [Bompi]

The Spicy Fiesta with The Dirty Mexican 8pm – Take a walk on the Spicy side of all things Trance and alternative, one of our most entertaining and unique shows. Tune in and Chill out to the great sounds of the Dirty Mexican coming to you LIVE [Dirty Mexican]