Businesswoman Kidnapped, Forced To Hand Over Money, Allegedly By Benoni Flying Squad Cops – A businesswoman from Ekurhuleni endured more than four harrowing hours trapped in a police vehicle as members of the Benoni Flying Squad allegedly kidnapped her, brandishing weapons and demanding money. [news24]
Pete Davidson, Jason Sudeikis And Other Former ‘SNL’ Cast Members Reveal How Little They Got Paid – Some of the former and current cast members of “SNL” shared in a video shared by New York magazine about their financial splurges after joining the show. [cnn]
60% Of SAA Flights Cancelled – South African Airways has had to cancel 60 percent of its flights because of the ongoing pilot strike. The national carrier is offering an 8 percent wage increase, but pilots are not budging on their 15.7 percent demand, down from 30 in May. [enca]
Tsunami Warning Cancelled After Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes California Coast – A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern California, according to the US Geological Survey. [bbc]
Commercial Flights Return To Plettenberg Bay As Air Du Cap Launches – Exciting news for South African travelers! Air du Cap, a boutique aircraft charter company, has officially launched, offering a unique and cost-effective alternative for regional flights in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape. [2ov]
George Russell Claims Max Verstappen Threatened To ‘Put My Head In The Wall’ – George Russell has claimed his Formula One rival Max Verstappen threatened him with violence during the escalating tensions between the drivers at the Qatar Grand Prix. [guardian]