Battered, Icy Western Cape Weathers Chaos Triggered By Wild Winds, Rain And Snow – Snowfalls have been reported in Cederberg and even on Table Mountain, as the Western Cape continues to be battered by a thunderous storm. [dm]
‘Irresponsible’: Banking Body Slams Minister’s Comments On Home Loan Rejections – The Banking Association of SA (BASA) has hit back at Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s accusations about the banks’ rejection rate of home-loan applications by previously disadvantaged groups. [news24]
Sad End For South Africa’s First Modern Electric Car – At least three of the four Optimal Energy Joule electric vehicles (EVs) — once believed to have the potential to help push South Africa into a competitive EV manufacturing hub — have been destroyed. [mybroadband]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Under Formal Investigation With Bail Set At $5.56 Million, Prosecutor Says – Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under formal investigation and will not be allowed to leave France, a French prosecutor said in a statement released Wednesday night. [cnn]
Paris Paralympics Make Powerful Start In Journey From Discord To Concord – The 17th Paralympic Games began under blue skies then lit up the night as Paris made a powerful start in extending to disability sport the same energy and joy that has so far characterised its historic summer. [guardian]
4-Year-Old Museum Visitor Accidentally Smashes Bronze Age Jar — which had survived intact at least 3,500 years – The jar, believed to be from between 2,200 and 1,500 BC, was kept in the open near the entrance of the Hecht Museum in Haifa because the museum believes there is a “special charm” in showing archaeological finds “without obstructions” like glass screens. [nypost]
We Don’t Agree Deveney Accused Killer’s Rape Case ‘Blunder’ Led To Her Death, But We’ll Investigate – NPA – Deveney Nel’s accused killer threatened to kill the 11-year-old girl he allegedly raped if she exposed his alleged attack on her, but she was determined to do so because she wanted to protect other children. [news24]
