Petrol Bombed Buses And Long Walks Home As Cape Town Taxis Launch Sudden, Chaotic Strike – Chaos, sporadic stone-throwing and violence erupted on major highways in Cape Town on Thursday as desperate commuters were left stranded by taxi drivers who embarked on a week-long stayaway amid growing tension with City of Cape Town authorities over impoundments. [news24]

Scientists Take Major Step In Unraveling Mystery Of Virgin Birth Phenomenon – In a historic first, scientists have used gene editing to induce virgin birth in fruit flies, a major step in unlocking the mysteries of the intriguing phenomenon known as parthenogenesis. [cnn]

Robert Downey Jr. Reveals He Is Giving Away 6 ‘Dream Cars’ From His Personal Collection – The ‘Iron Man’ star posted an announcement on Instagram on how to enter to win one of his classic cars. [people]

Western Cape rescue teams assist Lion’s Head hiker after a 5-metre fall – A group of dedicated professionals and volunteers belonging to the Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) swiftly responded to an incident on Lion’s Head. [capetownetc]

Donald Trump Warns It Is A ‘Sad Day For America’ As He Pleads Not Guilty Over January 6 Riot, And Asks Supporters For Cash – The former president flew back from Washington after his arraignment, his third criminal case in six weeks. He remains the only former president who has ever been criminally charged before. [sky]