Two South African Brothers Have Vanished With $3.6 Billion Of Bitcoin In What Could Be The Biggest Crypto Heist Ever – In 2019, Ameer Cajee and his younger brother, Raees Cajee, founded crypto investment app Africrypt. [businsider]

‘This Is A Tsunami’ – Gauteng Hospitals Buckling Under Pressure Of Covid-19 Third Wave – As Gauteng grapples with the third wave of Covid-19, hospitals are so overwhelmed that medical personnel are now effectively choosing who to try and save. [news24]

10,800 Covid-19 Cases In Gauteng In 24 Hours As 17,400 New Infections Recorded In SA – The 17,493 cases — at a positivity rate of 24.9% — is the highest single-day increase in cases since January 14, when 18,503 infections were recorded. [timeslive]

John McAfee Found Dead In Spanish Prison After His Extradition To The US Was Approved – John McAfee, the controversial antivirus software magnate who’d had multiple recent run-ins with the US law, has died at 75. [cnn]

The Window Is Finally Closing On SA’s “Best Tax-Saving Opportunity Imaginable” – The final dash to make the most of the Section 12J action is well and truly on. Even if you don’t have the cash at hand, there are other options available. [here]

Ever Given’s Owners Have Struck Deal With Egypt To Free Ship Months After It Was Seized, Insurers Say – The ship was impounded on April 13 after causing a shipping crisis by blocking the canal. [businsider]

Scientists Identify 29 Planets Where Aliens Could Observe Earth – The scientists identified 1,715 star systems in our cosmic neighbourhood where alien observers could have discovered Earth in the past 5,000 years. [guardian]

Warren Buffett Resigns As Trustee Of Gates Foundation – Move comes at tumultuous time for charity after Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce. [ft]

Malema Loses VBS Money Defamation Case In Appeal Court – EFF leader’s decision not to challenge in court media reports alleging that he personally benefited from VBS funds described as ‘telling’. [busday]

Athens Priest Arrested For Acid Attack On Bishops – The suspect, a priest who risked being expelled from the church, was accused of being involved in drug trafficking, according to the ANA press agency. [bbc]

The Biggest Problem With SA’s Online Customer Service – Some South African companies have gone on to achieve great things due to their customer service, whereas others are regularly torn apart for their shortcomings. [here]

Ronaldo Equals Scoring Record As Portugal Edge Into Last 16 – The 36-year-old’s fifth goal of the group stage extended his record tally of Euro goals to 14 and drew him level with former Iran striker Ali Daei, in his 178th international match. [citizen]

Kane Williamson Plays Captain’s Knock As New Zealand Triumph Over India In World Test Final – Two years on from their agonising Super Over loss to England in the 50-over World Cup final at Lord’s, the Blackcaps claimed their first major global title. [iol]

Duke And Charles Paid ‘Substantial Sum’ To Harry And Meghan After Megxit – But Couple Paid Back Rent For Frogmore Cottage – A spokesperson said the Prince of Wales provided the money to help his younger son become financially independent. [sky]

Kate Middleton To Reprise Role As Peacemaker When William And Harry Meet To Unveil Diana Statue – Kate will be required to use all her diplomatic skills to ease the awkwardness levels when warring William and Harry meet face to face. [dbeast]

Wet And Wild Lily James Puts Prosthetic Boobs To The Test – She splashes around in tiny bikini with Sebastian Stan to recreate Pam and Tommy’s shock beach wedding. [dmail]

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