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Sixto Rodriguez: Searching For Sugar Man Singer Dies Aged 81 – Sixto Rodriguez, the musician and subject of the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, has died aged 81. [bbc]
‘Its Apocolyptic’: – People Jump Into Ocean To Escape Muai Fires – Hospitals overwhelmed with burn victims and communication systems down in some areas of island. [cnn]
Genetically Engineered ‘Supertrees’ Stoke Climate Hope — Experts Caution Of Likely Dangers – US climate technology startup Living Carbon has been developing genetically engineered poplar trees that it says can absorb more carbon – a potential tool in the climate crisis. [dm]
Announcement On Zuma’s Possible Return To Jail Will Be Made This Week – The department of correctional services said on Friday it will within the next week announce its decision as to whether former president Jacob Zuma needs to serve any remaining time of his prison sentence for contempt of court. [mail&guardian]
Dozens Of Swimmers Fall Ill After UK Triathlon Competition – At least 57 people suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after swimming in the sea during the UK leg of the World Triathlon Championship Series, health officials have said. [supersport]
Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger And Keith Richards Honored With ‘Glimmer Twins’ Statues In Dartford Hometown – Mick Jagger celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this month. [people]
Why Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Has Fallen Behind Elon Musk’s SpaceX – The aerospace company isn’t trying to move as quickly as Musk’s operation. [robbreport]
British Doctor Among Five People Shot Dead In Cape Town Unrest – The 40-year-old victim, who was reportedly on holiday in the country, was killed while driving in the Ntlangano Crescent area of Cape Town. [sky]
Western Cape Taxi Strike Extended For Two More Days Despite Santaco’s 9 August End Date – The SA National Taxi Council originally said its strike in the Western Cape would end on 9 August. But on that day, the council failed to resolve its dispute with the City of Cape Town and extended its strike by 48 hours. [dm]
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio Assassinated – Fernando Villavicencio killed less than two weeks before election amid surge in violent and organised crime South American country. [guardian]
South Africa’s Plans To Change Surveillance Laws – The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published a summary of amendments to the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information (RICA) Bill. [mybroadband]
Aromas During Sleep Help Cognitive Functioning – Scientists discovered that aromas might improve elderly individuals’ memories and prevent dementia. [healthnews]
Man Suspected Of Making Threats Against Biden Killed In Utah FBI Raid – The federal agents served a warrant just hours before the president was expected to visit the state. [dailybeast]
Pollard, Am, De Jager: Shock Springboks Omissions Explained – An interesting explanation has been provided around the injury-enforced omissions of Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager. [sapeople]
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