NEC Will Finalise Zuma Transition On Monday— Ramaphosa – ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the ANC national executive committee (NEC) will make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma’s fate as head of state on Monday. [mg]
New York Attorney General Files A Lawsuit Against Harvey Weinstein – New York’s attorney general on Sunday filed a lawsuit against disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Co. following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. [time]
Van Breda Trial To Hear Closing Arguments – Henri van Breda returns to the dock in the High Court in Cape Town on Monday for the conclusion of his triple-axe murder trial. [tlive]
Airliner Crashes In Russia, Killing All 71 People On Board – The Saratov Airlines airplane went missing from radars soon after taking off from Moscow’s Domodedovo airport on Sunday. [huff]
Wiese Cuts Stake In Retailer Steinhoff To 6% – Christo Wiese, the former chair of Steinhoff International Holdings [JSE:SNH], has slashed his stake in the retailer to 6.2%, a move that may mean one of South Africa’s richest men is no longer the company’s biggest shareholder. [f24]
Bannon: #MeToo Movement Could Take Down Trump – Author Joshua Green describes Steve Bannon’s relationship with President Trump. Bannon told Green that he believes the #MeToo movement could be an existential threat to Republicans. [cnn]
Kim Jong-Un’s Sister Turns On The Charm, Taking Pence’s Spotlight – When the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, decided to send a large delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea this month, the world feared he might steal the show. [nyt]
Stocks, Bonds Set To Remain Under Pressure After Wildest Trading Week In 2 Years – Stocks come off a punishing week, ready for more volatility as the market continues to search for a floor and stock investors keep an eye on rising interest rates. [cnbc]
Here’s How Many Medals Every Country Has Won At The 2018 Winter Olympics So Far – As the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games get into full swing, all eyes are on the Olympics medal count. [time]
Eddie Jones Loses His Cool With BBC Reporter, Saying He Is ‘Sick’ Of Criticism Of Mike Brown – England head coach Eddie Jones launched a remarkable tirade at a BBC Radio reporter in the wake of his side’s 12-6 NatWest Six Nations win over Wales. [tele]
South Korean Ice Dancer Shrugs Off Wardrobe Malfunction To Complete Routine [Video] – The South Korea skater was able to shrug off a potentially embarrassing “wardrobe malfunction” to complete her Winter Olympic team ice dancing routine. [stuff]
Three British People Killed In Helicopter Crash At The Grand Canyon – Three British people have died and three others are injured after a helicopter crashed in the Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona. [ind]
Maybe You Should Try These Genius Water-Saving Tips From Our Readers – We all think we’re on the ball when it comes to crafty ways to save water, but it never hurts to think a little outside the box. These are the best tips that readers sent our way. [here]
The 11 Cities Most Likely To Run Out Of Drinking Water – Like Cape Town – Despite covering about 70% of the Earth’s surface, water, especially drinking water, is not as plentiful as one might think. Only 3% of it is fresh. [bbc]
Salma Hayek Almost Didn’t Publish Her Harvey Weinstein Story: “I Felt Like My Pain Was So Small” – The actress detailed her emotional struggle to write her New York Times op-ed at a special screening of ‘Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations’ in New York City. [hollyrep]
Have You Guys Seen The KykNET Version Of ‘Extreme Makeover’? – If you were addicted to one of the earliest forms of reality television, this South African version of a makeover TV show will float your boat. [here]
Eiffel Tower Forced To Close As Paris Is Pummeled By Snow – Snow and freezing rain pummeled parts of France on Friday, shutting down the Eiffel Tower but covering Paris in a gorgeous coat of white [time]
Harry And Meghan Will Be Married At Midday By The Archbishop Of Canterbury – Followed by a carriage procession and a reception at St George’s Hall (and Charles is hosting the evening do) [dm]
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