‘Cruising Nicely’ On VBS: EFF’s Parties, Lies And Looted Money – In a scheme designed to mask the origin and ultimate beneficiaries of the funds, VBS money flowed through companies over which Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu have ultimate control. [dailymav]
China’s Tech Workers Burn Out Mentally And Physically In The ‘996’ Rat Race – The “996” is a gruelling work schedule that stretches from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week, which has become the norm at many Chinese tech companies and start-ups. [cnn]
Six Shocking Things We’ve Learned From The Nxivm Trial – The cult membership reportedly included Hollywood actresses, heiresses and even the son of a former Mexican president – some of whom will testify against Mr Raniere. [bbc]
Mabuza To Be Sworn In On Tuesday – ANC deputy president David Mabuza is set to be sworn in as a member of Parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for his appointment as deputy president of the country. [mg]
Leading Cape Town CEO’s Advice On How To Future-Proof Your Business – If you’ve just started a business, run a business, or are thinking of striking out on your own, Mike Scott has some words of advice. [here]
Japan Stabbing: Two Dead And 15 Injured In Attack On Children In Kawasaki – Primary school students were waiting for bus when they were attacked by a man, witnesses say. [guardian]
U.S. Navy Pilot Reported ‘Near Miss’ With UFO Off East Coast – Navy pilots in recent years have discussed seeing “strange objects” with no visible engines or exhaust plumes flying up to 30,000 feet in the air. [huffpost]
Harry And Meghan To Bring Archie Harrison To South Africa – “People have been informed that the Duke and Duchess will be coming,” a source said. “Early preparations have begun.” [iol]
Who Owns South Africa? – A fiercely debated program of land reform could address racial injustice—or cause chaos. [newyorker]
Major Law Change Makes CBD Oil 100% Legal To Sell In SA – According to an update provided late last week by the Department of Health, the legalities around CBD just became far clearer. [here]
Camera Trap Snaps Photo Of First Known Albino Giant Panda – scientists at Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China have snapped a blurry but unprecedented photograph of the world’s first known albino giant panda. [gizmodo]
Science Reveals The Best Time Of Day To Drink Coffee – Most of us are smashing a coffee first thing in the morning to kickstart our engines. Turns out we might be doing it all wrong. [here]
This Crafty Robot Can Write In Languages It’s Never Seen Before – Oh, and then it copied a drawing of the Mona Lisa on its own for good measure. [wired]
Wallabies Great Wants Jaguares Booted From Super Rugby – Phil Kearns has called for the Jaguares to be kicked out of Super Rugby, claiming they have an unfair advantage as their line-up is so similar to Argentina’s national team. [sport24]
Scientists Are Closer To Pinning Down Why The World’s Best Marathon Runner Is So Good – Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge is undoubtedly the greatest marathoner of the modern age. He has won 11 of the 12 marathons he has competed in. [quartz]
Wedding Guest Left Shocked After Bride Snubbed Her R400 Gift And Demanded More Money – A woman recounts a wedding she attended that ultimately ended her friendship with the bride. [w24]
Elton John’s Magical Mystery Movie: Inside The Making of ‘Rocketman’ – With fantastical elements and more, Elton’s new big-screen musical is anything but a standard biopic. [rollingstone]
See The Game of Thrones Moment That Proves The Cast Loves Arya As Much As You – Among the intimate, behind-the-scenes footage are clips from the cast’s table-reads for the final season, in which the cast learns the fates of their characters for the first time. [time]
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