‘J Is For Jesus’: Sandton’s Jameson Christmas Tree Sparks Controversy – A Christmas tree with the words “Jameson” instead of “Jesus” underneath has sparked outrage in Sandton over the true meaning of Christmas. [jacarandafm]
Lamborghinis And Ferraris – Inside Former Syrian President’s Palace – CNN’s Clarissa Ward gets a first-hand look at the luxurious life the Assad family lived while touring the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s palace, taken over by rebel forces after the former president fled to Russia. [cnn]
Man, 62, Drowns While Surfing At Cape Town’s Strand Beach – NSRI’s Gordons Bay station commander, Ryan Holmes said duty crew and the City of Cape Town water rescue network were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Strand Beach. [iol]
Former England Rugby Star Tom Voyce Feared Dead After Going Missing During Storm Darragh – His car was discovered in the River Aln and it is believed he was swept away while trying to escape. [independent]
‘Out Of Kilter And Excessive’: Senior Executives Of Government Entities Rake In Millions – Senior executives of five state-owned agencies, including four under the Department of Transport, pocketed R48.4 million in the past financial year. [news24]
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]
The Value Of South Africa’s Betting Industry In 2024 Revealed – National gambling board reveals how much the South African betting industry in 2024 is worth. The numbers will shock you. [sapeople]
South Korea’s Ex-Defence Minister Attempts To Take His Own Life As Presidential Office Raided In Martial Law Fallout – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has attempted to end his own life while in custody, the head of the country’s correctional service said Wednesday, as a political crisis from the President’s brief declaration of martial law continues to spiral. [cnn]
‘World’s Unluckiest Travelers’ Revealed — Top Winner’s Terrible Tale Involves Skydiving And A Body Bag – The “world’s unluckiest traveler” has been named in a new contest of calamities — put on by a travel insurance provider. [nypost]
Searching For Colour At Pantone’s All-Brown Party – Are we here to celebrate the color of the year or the luxury goods produced in its hue? [verge]
PUMA Celebrates The Long-Awaited ‘Squid Game’ Season Two With Themed Sneakers – After a three-year-long wait, Squid Game fans can finally breathe—season two is set to drop on December 26. But wait, there’s more! [2ov]
YouTube Is Experimenting With Multiplayer Games – YouTube wants you to spend even more time looking at YouTube, so it’s adding multiplayer games. [mashable]
Always Prepared: Why Prepping For Doomsday Is A Logical Choice For Many Americans – Over 20 million Americans engage in prepping. Closing the hatch is a logical response to a hollowed-out state. [guardian]
Dick Van Dyke And Cher Among Thousands Fleeing Malibu Wildfire – Actor Dick Van Dyke and musician Cher are among thousands of residents who have been ordered to evacuate from the city of Malibu after a fast-moving wildfire broke out and burned acres of the wealthy Los Angeles-area enclave. [bbc]
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