Ukraine War: Grenade Birthday Gift Kills Army Chief Zaluzhny’s Aide – A grenade given as a birthday present has blown up and killed a close aide of the head of Ukraine’s armed forces Valery Zaluzhny. [bbc]

Police Launch Manhunt After Transport Minister, Bodyguards Robbed On N3 – Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and her bodyguards were robbed on the N3 on Monday. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. [enca]

Keep Calm, Carry On: Proteas Now Need To Back Under-Fire Bavuma ‘To The Hilt’ For Tilt At Semis – The Proteas setup now need to keep calm and back under-fire Temba Bavuma with the World Cup semi-finals looming, particularly because his desire to atone will be immense. [news24]

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Closes Because It’s Too Expensive – After 26 years in business, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is closing due to costs becoming too expensive – for both customers and the restaurant operators. [cnn]

Former Trampoline Park Bosses Could Face Jail After 11 People Break Their Backs – David Shuttleworth and Matthew Melling, who ran Flip Out in Chester, pleaded guilty to failing to prevent exposure to risk under the Health and Safety Act. Adults and children were injured “on a daily basis”, with one woman saying it was “the most pain I’ve ever suffered in my life”. [sky]

SA’s Richest Man Shares Words Of Wisdom To Mzansi – Published in a letter to shareholders, SA’s richest man shares inspiring words of encouragement about the challenges that lie ahead in 2024. [sapeople]

WCG Warns Of Export Crisis By End Of 2023 In The Western Cape – Mireille Wenger, provincial minister of finance and economic opportunities in the Western Cape, says there has been significant deterioration at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT). [capetownetc]