Julius Malema released from Twitter jail but his ‘freedom’ may be short-lived
Julius Malema is back on Twitter but the DA want him booted to jail for allegedly inciting the shutdown riots.
Viral News
Technology
REvil: Ransomware group websites become unreachable
It is not clear if this is another move to draw attention or they have backed down.
Crime
In pictures: Mayfield Pick n Pay looted [photo]
Pick n Pay supermarket in Mayfield, Ekurhuleni, has been closed indefinitely after it was looted.
News
Mihlali Ndamase incites rioters to ‘loot’ Mercedes Benz
Mihlali Ndamase may have a lot to think about after this post-and-delete.
Gaming
Android 12 will allow you to play games while downloading – what we know
You don’t need to wait for your game to finish downloading anymore!
Technology
Amazon radar sensor given green light to monitor sleep
The US FCC has approved Amazon’s plan to use radar sensors on its devices to monitor sleep.
News
Watch: Jub Jub calls out ‘privileged’ SA celebs in this video clip [video]
Jub Jub struck a cord with this message to SA celebs.
Cape Town Buzz
Western Cape lays out its anti-looting response plan
The Western Cape government rubbished claims that shutdown riots have broken out in the province.
Viral News
Vincent Park Mall closed: Here’s when it will reopen [video]
Vincent Park Mall reacted quickly and foiled these looters’ plans.
Crime
READ: SAPS intelligence report on shutdown riots
At least 32 deaths have been recorded since the start of the shutdown riots. Read the full intelligence report here:
Technology
Sundar Pichai: Google CEO warns of threats to internet freedom
According to BBC, Pichai says many countries are restricting the flow of information, and the model is often taken for granted.
Crime
KZN Game warehouse looted – Here are the latest updates [video]
Looters are wiping out stock at the Game warehouse in Newlands East, KZN, without a single law enforcement official or SANDF soldier in sight.
Viral News
WATCH: SANDF sightings in SA shutdown hotspot areas [video]
SANDF operatives have been spotted in SA shutdown hotspots. Here’s the latest.
Technology
Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm RiskIQ – what we know
Microsoft has reportedly agreed to pay more than R7 billion for the security software provider.
Health
Five mental health benefits of exercise
Not only does exercising make you look good, it makes you feel good too. Here are five mental health benefits of exercise.
Viral News
Shutdown Gauteng: Roads to avoid amid violent riots
Here are a number of safe routes motorists can use to access Joburg CBD
Crime
Umzinto prison chaos: Inmate dies in escape attempt [video]
An inmate is believed to have died attempting to escape during the Umzinto prison riots. Here’s what we know.
Viral News
President Ramaphosa to address the nation on SA shutdown
President Ramaphosa will provide more clarity on the role of SANDF in the SA shutdown riots.
Technology
iPad Mini: Redesigned model to launch soon – what we know
According to Bloomberg, the long-anticipated iPad Mini update will have a smaller bezel and possibly remove the home button.
Crime
Watch: Durban Metro police accused of looting will be probed [video]
Durban Metro police say the video showing three officers loading looted goods into a minivan may have been misinterpreted.
Crime
Watch: SA shutdown videos of all the looting and destruction [video]
South Africa is engulfed in an inferno set off by protesters who want Jacob Zuma out of jail.
Health
What really is autism? – what you need to understand
According to WHO, about one in 160 children worldwide has autism spectrum disorder, and the prevalence in low-income countries is not known.
News
Chef Lesego Semenya dies: Here’s what we know
Revered chef Lesego Semenya has passed away. Here’s what we know.
Viral News
EFF joins shutdown riots following SANDF deployment
Malema has deployed EFF ‘fighters’ to join pro-Zuma supporters in the shutdown riots.
Viral News
SANDF officially deployed to contain SA shutdown in Gauteng, KZN [video]
Calls are growing for Ramaphosa to declare a state of emergency and deploy the SANDF to Gauteng and KZN.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town weather warnings for Monday 12 July 2021
A strong cold front with damaging winds and torrential rainfall is expected in Cape Town this week.
Viral News
Jack Grealish X-rated image leaks on social media [photo]
Jack Grealish gets it, #BlackLivesMatter.
Viral News
Watch: ‘Free Zuma’ riots break out in Gauteng, KZN [video]
Park Station is closed until further notice. Gautrain and Rea Vaya services have also been suspended.
Local
WATCH: Priddy Ugly drops ‘SOIL’ visuals [video]
Priddy Ugly draws parallels between two worlds ravaged by materialism with him lodged awkwardly in the middle. Check out our breakdown of SOIL right here:
Technology
Joe Biden to sign order to crack down big tech – what we know
Biden is concerned big tech have obtained outsize market power and wants agencies that approve mergers to pay close attention to them.