Stellenbosch University Temporarily Bans Alcohol In Residences – The university has temporarily banned alcohol in university residences and private student accommodation in a bid to combat alcohol abuse among students and gender-based violence. [news24]

Trump Unveils Middle East Plan That Caters To Israel And Was Swiftly Rejected By Palestinians – Trump said Jerusalem “will remain Israel’s undivided capital,” but that a future Palestinian state would also have a “capital in eastern Jerusalem.” [cnn]

Patrice Motsepe Apologises For Telling Donald Trump ‘Africa Loves You’ – On Tuesday, in a statement released by the Motsepe Foundation, the businessman admitted he had no official right to speak on behalf of the continent. [timeslive]

Coronavirus: Australian Scientists First To Recreate Virus Outside China – Scientists in China have also recreated the virus and shared its genome sequence, but not the virus itself. [bbc]

The Craziest Bitcoin Price Predictions For 2020 – Bitcoin has recovered a lot of investor interest of late due to its upcoming “halvening”, prompting speculation on its price outlook for 2020. [mybb]

Probe Of The Kobe Bryant Crash Will Examine If Fog Played A Role – The helicopter was flying under “special visual flight rules” that allow pilots to fly through low-visibility conditions. [wired]

SA’s Gin Explosion – The Numbers Don’t Lie – The gin and tonic is a beloved drink in South Africa, and if the numbers are anything to go on, that isn’t going to change any time soon. [here]

McConnell Says Republicans Do Not Have Votes To Block Witnesses – Trump’s defense team and his Republican allies have argued against the inclusion of witnesses at impeachment trial. [guardian]

Cape Town’s R4.4 billion Stadium Still Costs The City R55 Million A Year To Maintain – The stadium, which was built at a cost of R4.4 billion for the World Cup in 2010, has since been unable to generate enough revenue to pay for its own upkeep. [businsider]

Apple Rises As Earnings And iPhone Sales Smash Expectations – “It was sort of a blockbuster quarter all the way around,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said. [cnbc]

Why Beloftebos Doesn’t Have A Legal Leg To Stand On – The owners claim they have a right to discriminate against same-sex couples because their religious beliefs require them to do so. They are mistaken. This is why. [dailymav]

Iconic Cape Town Locations: Then And Now – Take a peek into the scenes of yesteryear in comparison to today and see just how pretty this seaside city has always been. [capetownetc]

The Incredible Rise Of PokerStars Cofounder Isai Scheinberg, And His Surrender To Federal Agents – His sudden appearance in New York is the endgame of a high-stakes corporate and legal drama involving billions of dollars. [forbes]

Dispute Over Cheese Topping In Jozi Ends With Shots Fired [Video] – Yes, you read that right. This chap, upset that the focaccia he had ordered came without cheese, whipped out his gun inside a Jozi pizzeria. [here]

Cardiff Begin Proceedings Against Nantes Over Death Of Emiliano Sala – Cardiff have started proceedings to bring criminal charges against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala. [guardian]

Man United Fans Throw Flares At Home Of Transfers Chief Ed Woodward – Hooded figures were seen in social media footage chucking red flares over the gate of his home in Cheshire. [sky] Is there a more entitled group of fans in the world?

YouTuber Admits To Faking His Girlfriend’s Death, Claims She ‘Tried to Ruin My Life’ – In a tearful video, ImJayStation claimed to be coming clean about faking girlfriend Alexia Marano’s death to boost their YouTube careers. [dailybeast]

Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ranked: From Worst to Best – Pop spectacles, Janet’s nipple, Springsteen’s marathon, Left Shark and loads of soul revues – we’ve seen ’em all. [rollingstone]

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