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Oscar Pistorius Moved To Gqeberha Prison As Part Of Parole Process – DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the move was part of a process in which Pistorius is eligible for parole after serving half of his 13-year sentence. [news24]
Positivity Rate Hits Double Figures As SA Records 2,273 Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours – Of the new cases Gauteng accounted for 1,909 of them. The Western Cape (119 cases) was the only other province to breach the 100 mark. [timeslive]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey To Step Down – Chief technology officer Parag Agrawal will become his successor, Twitter announced on Monday. [busday]
Elizabeth Holmes Testifies She Was Abused By Former Theranos COO – She said she later entered into what she alleged was an abusive relationship with the person who would become her startup’s chief operating officer. [cnn]
Over R20! Another Massive Fuel Price Hike Announced For December – According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, both grades of petrol will go up by 81 cents per litre from Wednesday, December 1. [iol]
Trump’s ‘Fact-Free’ Approach Caused Briefing Challenges, CIA Report Says – The 45th president’s chaotic and freewheeling style, and his disinclination to read anything put in front of him, resulted in the presidential daily briefing being delivered more regularly to Mike Pence. [guardian]
COVID-19: How The Spread Of Omicron Went From Patient Zero To All Around The Globe – On 12 November, a man arriving in Hong Kong from South Africa was tested and found to be positive for a COVID variant that is now ringing alarm bells across the planet. [sky]
A Snowstorm Trapped 50 People In A Remote Pub With An Oasis Tribute Band For 3 Days – Guests, band members and staff at the Tan Hill Inn in northern England have been passing the time by playing board games and eating roast dinners. [vice]
Scientists Discover Monster Marine Reptile Fossil With ‘Arsenal Of Teeth’ – Kyhytysuka is a new species of ichthyosaur, and it had a hankering for large prey. [cnet]
Ghislaine Maxwell Accused Of Preying On Young Girls For Epstein To Abuse – Ms Maxwell appeared in court in New York on Monday for the first day of her trial on sex trafficking charges. [bbc]
R20bn Life Extension Of Koeberg Power Station Poses Significant Risks For South Africa – Preparations are under way for the replacement of the six steam generators at Eskom’s 1,840MW Koeberg nuclear power station. [maverick]
The Minister, The Lottery Boss And The Luxury R5.6 Million Home – The strange story of the house Fikile Mbalula offered to buy. [groundup]
History Made As Football Stadium Built Out Of Shipping Containers – The 2022 FIFA World Cup is edging ever nearer and Qatar has built a number of new stadiums. One stands apart from the rest for its unique design. [here]
Ballon d’Or 2021: Messi Wins Award For Seventh Time To Pull Two Clear Of Eternal Rival Ronaldo – The Argentina superstar has once again been named the best player on the planet, with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up. [goal]
Tiger Woods Says His Days Of Playing Golf Full-Time Are Over – “It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s my reality. And I understand it, and I accept it,” the golfing legend told Golf Digest. [huffpost]
Taking Notes From Blake Lively’s Drink Mixing Expertise – Blake Lively loves to party but doesn’t necessarily like to get boozed up. She has a few interesting tips to share with those who might feel the same way. [here]
Meghan Markle Conversation That Brought William And Harry Undone – Harry was allegedly so enraged by William questioning his whirlwind romance with Meghan Markle that he blurted out to his older brother, “Who the hell do you think you are?” [newsau]
Fashion Awards 2021: Demi Moore, 59, Displays VERY Smooth Complexion – She joins typically chic Kate Beckinsale, 48, and ab-flashing model Adriana Lima, 40, at star-studded event. [dmail]
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