Bank Closes Accounts Held By Gupta Firm – A South African company owned by the Guptas said on Wednesday that First National Bank has closed its accounts, the latest local company to shun the family due to a scandal over its relationship with President. Jacob Zuma. [iol]

ANC Veterans Tell President Zuma To Step Down – ANC veterans and civil society members met at the steps of the Concourt on Wednesday and demanded that President Jacob Zuma resign. [mg]

DA Says It’s Ready For Local Elections – The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the announcement on Wednesday by President Jacob Zuma that the local government elections will be held on August 3‚ saying it is ready. [tlive]

Panama Papers Tie More Of China’s Elite To Secret Accounts – At least three of the seven people on the Chinese Communist Party’s most powerful committee, including President Xi Jinping, have relatives who have controlled secretive offshore companies, the organization that has publicized a trove of leaked documents about hidden wealth reported on Wednesday. [nyt]

Morgan Stanley Analyst Fears The Movie The Big Short Has Discouraged Investors From Buying Risky Auto Loans – Every now and then Hollywood makes a difference that’s bigger than Leo before and after his Oscar. Apparently, the plot and popularity of the The Big Short—the critically-acclaimed Adam-McKay directed adaptation of Michael Lewis’s book—rattled some analysts at Morgan Stanley. [gawk]

SA’s Bob Hewitt Expelled From Hall After Rape Conviction – Retired doubles champion Bob Hewitt has been expelled from the International Tennis Hall of Fame because of a 2015 conviction for rape and sexual assault in South Africa. [espn]

Judge Expected To Rule On Qunu’s Rightful Owner – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will know on Thursday if she’s the rightful owner of Madiba’s home in Qunu. [enca]

This Uber For Home Cleaning Is A Complete Game Changer – Get 2 Hours Of Free Cleaning Right Here – At the moment it seems the best way to go about finding a reputable cleaner is a Facebook shout out – but how about involving the real pros? [here]

Gary Player Rolls Back The Years To Fire A Hole-In-One – At the age of 80 as Jimmy Walker wins Masters Par 3 contest. [dm]

Daring Cash Van Raid On Cape Highway – Cops are hunting six brazen robbers who forced a cash in transit van off a city highway, before robbing it and fleeing with a large amount of money. [iol]

The Russian Billionaire Hunting For Aliens – The brightest (and richest) minds on Earth share a common goal: to find intelligent life on another planet. [db]

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Texas Man Who Killed Boy, Drank His Blood Executed – Pablo Vasquez, a Texas man who killed a 12-year-old boy in 1998 and reportedly drank his blood after a satanic calling, was executed Wednesday, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced. [cnn]

The Reason Why More People Than Ever Are Eating Pies Without Shame – Everyone has their own late night guilty pleasure, but if ever you needed a reason to indulge yours then look no further. [here]

Disney World Employees Busted in Underage Sex Sting – Eighteen suspected online predators were arrested in Florida after a massive sting operation. Two were employed by Disney World and one by SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove. [db]

This Is How Much Floyd Mayweather Earned Per Second In The Ring – Floyd Mayweather Jr. was known as the world’s highest-paid athlete—but how much did the boxer earn for the actual work he put in? [fort

The Chair J.K. Rowling Sat On While Writing Harry Potter Sells For $394,000 At Auction – The humble chair J.K. Rowling sat on while writing the first two books of the Harry Potter series was auctioned in New York City on Wednesday for $394,000. [time]

If You Own A Decent Pair Of Sunnies You Really Should Read This – The worst thing about sunglasses is that they need constant attention to keep them spick and span. Not really though – your easy to follow guide awaits. [here]

Not Just A Rumor: Users Will Soon Be Able To Remove Apple’s Stock iOS Apps – Apple will make a significant change in the next few months for iOS. The change is hinted at in new iTunes metadata. [aad]

LAPD Opens Criminal Investigation Against Charlie Sheen – The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed to USA TODAY that it has opened a criminal investigation against Charlie Sheen. It involves alleged threats he made against his ex-fiancée, according to her lawyer. [usat]

Judge Dismisses Kesha’s Abuse Claims Against Dr. Luke – A New York judge on Wednesday threw out parts of pop star Kesha’s lawsuit claiming producer Dr. Luke violated her human rights and committed a hate crime through years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. [huff]

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