‘Scandals And Secrets’: On Board The World’s Most Exclusive Private Residential Ship – It’s a floating city exclusively home to the 1%, a playground for multimillionaires and billionaires that circumnavigates the world’s oceans. [cnn]
ANC Manifesto Promises ‘Prescribed Assets’, NHI In Five Years, 3.5m New State Job Opportunities – The governing party’s manifesto promises 3.5 million new state-created work opportunities, and a basic income grant built by extending and growing the Social Relief of Distress grant. It wants a ‘decisive victory’. [dm]
Four Dead After Avalanche In French Valley – The mayor of the commune of Mont-Dore paid tribute to the rescuers amid reports that others are injured. [sky]
Serving US Air Force Member Sets Himself On Fire Outside Israeli Embassy In ‘Genocide’ Protest – Graphic video of incident shows man yelling ‘I will no longer be complicit in genocide’. [independent]
Early Jacaranda Bloom Sparks Debate About Climate Change In Mexico – Local scientists believe climate change is behind the early-bloom of Jacaranda trees in Mexico City. [news24]
The Nominees For The 59th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Are… – The nominees for the 59th edition of the prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, set to take centre stage at The Baxter Theatre next month, have been announced. [capetownetc]
2024 Tech Wishlist: New Gadgets We’re Excited About – Wearable technology to track health and well-being has been limited to smartwatches for many years, until now. [citypress]
Princess Strips Down For Playboy: ‘I Always Wanted To Be A Pop Star’ – Xenia Florence Gabriela Sophie Iris, the princess of Saxony, made history as the first aristocrat to pose for Playboy. [nypost]
The Latest Billionaire Trend? Doomsday Bunkers With A Flammable Moat – Is all this bunker-building a sign the 1% know something we don’t and are preparing for end times? [guardian]