Paul McCartney Gets Married For The Third Time – Sir Paul McCartney is waking up to his third wife today after celebrating his marriage to American heiress Nancy Shevell late into the night. The 69-year-old former Beatle said he felt “absolutely wonderful” after Sunday’s wedding at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in central London. Family and friends from the world of showbusiness later partied in a reception at Sir Paul’s north London home. [skynews]

John Smit Tried To Speak To The Ref – The most capped rugby captain in world history, Springbok captain John Smit said he had discussed with referee Bryce Lawrence his liberal reading of the breakdown during their 11-9 quarter-final loss to Australia on Sunday. This allowed Wallaby flanker David Pocock to produce a display which could easily have seen him sin-binned under a stricter interpretation of the rules. “That was the only talking point in the game between me and the referee, obviously the message I was trying to get through was not being listened to,” said Smit. [news24]

No Charges After Mandela Holds Journalists Hostage – No charges were laid after two Sunday Times journalists were allegedly held hostage in Mvezo, Eastern Cape, police said on Sunday. “They were not assaulted, their vehicle was not damaged. They were only told that they must report to the chief first the next time they visit the locality,” Lieutenant Colonel Mzukisi Fatyela said. [mail&guardian]

iPhone 4S Preorders Sold Out – As the adage goes, you snooze on an iPhone preorder, you lose on an iPhone preorder. The online Apple Store has updated its shipping estimates for the company’s new iPhone 4S, and it appears that users ordering the device right now aren’t going to be able to pick one up on launch day. [pcmag]

SA Asylum Seeker, Brandon Huntley, Loses Bid – South African Brandon Huntley – who caused a worldwide stir by applying for asylum in Canada as he was scared of “black criminals” – has lost his latest bid to stay in the country. Now Huntley, 33, is heading to Canada’s Supreme Court – the highest court in the land. This buys the carnival handyman at least another four years in the country. When approached for comment, Huntley’s father, Robert, who lives in the village of Pringle Bay near Cape Town, said: “I don’t care.” [timeslive]

Peter De Villiers To Step Down As Bok Coach – Peter de Villiers will step down as South Africa’s coach after the reigning champions lost their World Cup quarter-final to Australia here on Sunday. “It was a brilliant journey,” said De Villiers, who took over from Jake White following the Springboks’ 2007 World Cup win. [sport24]

Fan Throws Hot Dog At Tiger Woods – In a bizarre incident on the seventh green at the Frys Open, Woods was lining up his birdie putt when an unidentified male spectator came running toward the green. Woods, who finished in a tie for 30th, looked up and said he saw a hot dog flying in the air which the man had thrown. Santa Clara sheriff’s deputies quickly got the man, handcuffed him and arrested him for disturbing the peace. [usatoday]

China Marks 100th Anniversary Of Revolution – China’s Communist Party elite on Sunday marked a century since the revolution that ended millennia of rule by emperors, a date that has stoked warnings by critics that the party must tackle deeper reforms or also risk losing power. China’s calendar is speckled with anniversaries heavy with political symbolism, and even the distant events that triggered the fall of the Qing dynasty and birth of a republic in 1911-12 have become a focus for controversy about the country’s future. [msnbc]

Zuma Not Interested In A Political Malema Solution, Pissed Off With Leaders – President Jacob Zuma has blasted top ANC leaders for speaking out against the disciplinary process of the party’s youth league leader Julius Malema, and hinted that he was open to a political solution. The Sunday Independent has learnt that Zuma told Monday’s ANC national working committee (NWC) that the issue of a political solution was not on the table. [iol]

Supersport Presenter’s Family Shattered Following Virgin Active Sexual Assault Claims – SuperSport TV presenter Peter Davies and his family (wife and two daughters) are “shattered” after he appeared in court on a charge of sexual assault. According to the Rapport newspaper, Davies appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges of sexually assaulting a minor. [sport24]

Vettel Cruises To Second World Championship – In winning the drivers’ title at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday with four races left, with nine victories and a dozen pole positions this season and as the youngest two-time world champion in history, Sebastian Vettel has extinguished any remaining doubts about just how good a driver he is. [nytimes]

Occupy Wall Street Spreads To UK – Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protests on the other side of the Atlantic, demonstrators plan to establish a tent city in London’s City financial district next weekend. “The Wall Street protests sort of inspired everything,” said Kai Wargalla, who co-created the Occupy London Facebook group. “It was just time to start here. We need people to step up and speak out.” This movement aims to unite the United Kingdom’s far-flung activist communities in addressing “the inequality of the financial system,” Wargalla said. Enjoy the riots. [msnbc]

Danny Glover Gets Involved With Occupy LA Demonstrations – Actor Danny Glover got the crowd at Occupy L.A. fired up last night. “We don’t need weekend warriors,” he told the protesters camped out at City Hall. “We need 24/7 warriors.” Glover has a long history of activism. Last year he was one of a dozen arrested at a labor union protest in Maryland. [laist]

Shipwreck Oil Hits New Zealand Shores – Small amounts of oil from a container ship stuck on a reef for days began washing up at a popular New Zealand beach on Monday, while work to extract oil from the vessel was called off because of weather concerns. The Liberia-flagged Rena struck the Astrolabe Reef about 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Tauranga Harbour early Wednesday, and has been foundering there since. The 775-foot (236-meter) ship has been leaking fuel, leading to fears it could cause an environmental disaster if it falls apart. [miamiherald]

‘Offbeat Broadway’ On At Theatre On The Bay – The award winning Offbeat Broadway 4 is now on at the Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay until 29th October. Prepare for a fast-paced, hilarious gallivant which takes audiences on a slick, risqué, ball grabbing, side-splitting tour of some of the world’s greatest show tunes (and a few embarrassing duds.) The show stars Anton Luitingh, Lindy Abromowitz, Paul du Toit and is directed by Alan Committie. [tickets / +dinner / call 021 438-3300]

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