North Korea Launches ‘Highest Ever’ Ballistic Missile – North Korea has fired its highest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile and poses a worldwide threat, US Secretary of Defence James Mattis has said. [bbc]
South Korea Tests ‘Precision Strike’ After Missile Test – South Korea launched a “precision strike” missile exercise after North Korea conducted its first missile test in more than two months. [newsweek]
If The Fit Fits… Van Breda Prosecutor Slams Defence’s Last Gasp – If Henri van Breda had an epileptic fit and passed out on the stairs for nearly three hours‚ why did he not mention this to any doctor he saw after the attack? [timeslive]
Zimbabwe’s New Leader Issues Ultimatum For Externalised Funds – He gave a three-month ultimatum for the return of funds siphoned out of the country by individuals and corporations, as he moves to stem graft and revive the moribund economy. [news24]
Conservative Tries To Prove The Washington Post Is Fake News, Proves Opposite By Mistake – O’Keefe recruited a fake source, who attempted to lure the Post into reporting false accusations and “admitting” on camera that their reporting would affect the outcome of the election. [nymag]
Stellenbosch University Probes ‘Sex Pest’ Claims – Mishka Lewis said it began while she was serving as a Students’ Representative Council member. [iol]
ANC MPs Try To Thwart DA Debate On State Capture – National Assembly chairwoman overrules objection to discussion as vocal group raises several points of order. [buslive]
UK Could Pay £50bn Brexit Divorce Bill After Bowing To EU Pressure – Senior European official says that Britain ‘wants to come along with the money’ but the EU needs to see the fine print. [guardian]
Good News For Those Climbing Lion’s Head This Summer – We’re approaching that time of the year when everyone ambles up Lion’s Head, especially bright and early in the morning. This is good news, then. [here]
It’s Official: Bitcoin’s Price Makes History Passing $10k – With the move, bitcoin is now up more than 900 percent on a year-to-date basis, with prices climbing 230 percent since a low of $3,000 in mid-September. [coindesk]
UberEATS Now Offers Late-Night Orders – They now offer extended operating hours across Johannesburg and Cape Town. [mybb]
Cape Town Has A Secret Teeth Grinding Problem – With the high levels of road rage we are exposed to on a daily basis, its not surprising Cape Town also has a teeth grinding problem. But stress is not the issue. [here]
‘Rot in Hell’: One YouTube Star’s Fan Club Is Menacing Cleveland – YouTube star Alissa Violet left a Cleveland bar with a busted lip and a black eye. Then her fans made Clevelanders who were miles away from the skirmish pay for it. [dbeast]
Tiger Woods Insists This Comeback Is Different – Woods is returning to competition this week at the Hero World Challenge, an 18-man field with no cut. It’s his first tournament in nearly 10 months, and his first time playing since fusion surgery on his back in April. [cbc]
Man United Win At Watford Overshadowed By Untimely Injuries – With United travelling to Arsenal on Saturday before facing City at Old Trafford eight days later, three points against Marco Silva’s team was crucial. [espn]
One Thing About The Zeitz MOCAA / Silo District That You Might Have Missed – The Silo District consists of six silos, with the hotel and Zeitz MOCAA as the centrepiece. Everyone talks about the museum, but someone else deserves a high five. [here]
‘I Turn Into A Huge A**hole’: Jennifer Lawrence Admits She’s ‘Incredibly Rude’ To Fans – She also opened up on the problems the reaction to her movie Mother! caused with now ex-boyfriend Darren Aronofsky. [dmail]
Angela Lansbury: Attractive Women ‘Must Sometimes Take The Blame’ For Sexual Harassment – “There are two sides to this coin. We have to own up to the fact that women, since time immemorial, have gone out of their way to make themselves attractive.” [telegraph]
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