Convicted Racist Vicki Momberg Staying Put Underground – She was meant to appear at the Randburg magistrate’s court on August 1 to start her sentence but did not arrive. [sowetan]

11 Wild New Details Revealed In The Impeachment Transcripts – They released the depositions of Marie Yovanovitch, the former US ambassador to Ukraine who was besmirched and who raised concerns about Rudy Giuliani’s shadow foreign policy. [cnn]

Tourist Lost At Sea Off Greek Island ‘Survived By Eating Sweets’ – An experienced sailor, Ms Stein put a red bag on her head and used a mirror to attract attention, reports say. [bbc]

A Year After VBS Report, The Culture Of Impunity Continues Unabated – Criminality has been rewarded because of a toxic mix of self-interest and ANC party loyalty. [businessday]

‘Intelligence Gold Mine’: Sister Of Killed IS Leader Is Captured Alive In Syria – The arrest of 65-year-old Rasmiya Awad in northwest Syria was an intelligence “gold mine”, says a Turkish official. [skynews]

E Jean Carroll Sues Trump For Defamation Following Alleged Rape – She argues that Trump’s vociferous denials and characterisation of her as a money-grabbing liar have damaged her reputation and career. [guardian]

Seth’s Personal Pics Prove The iPhone 11 PRO Is A Game-Changer For Creatives And Influencers – If you’re involved in any kind of social media or image-related marketing, you simply cannot ignore the low light and tight space photo capabilities. [here]

Uber Loses $1.1 Billion, Targets Profitability In 2021 – Uber’s stock is already facing pressure: the company’s stock lockup is expected to lift on Wednesday, allowing employees and early investors to begin selling. [forbes]

Microsoft Japan Says 4-Day Workweek Boosted Workers’ Productivity By 40% – Workers at Microsoft Japan enjoyed an enviable perk this summer: working four days a week, enjoying a three-day weekend — and getting their normal, five-day paycheck. [npr]

One Bitcoin Whale Probably Fueled 2017 Price Surge – A Texas academic created a stir last year by alleging that Bitcoin’s astronomical surge in 2017 was probably triggered by manipulation. [mybb]

McDonald’s Chief Sacked Over Relationship With Staff Member Will Walk Away With £40 Million – Steve Easterbrook, 52, was fired after a board meeting for breaching company rules over the consensual relationship with an unnamed junior colleague. [telegraph]

All The Springbok Videos – Speeches, Celebs, Changing Room Antics, Faf’s Jocks, Prince Harry, And More – I’m sure you’ve already been sent hundreds of videos and memes, but I’ve tried to get as many of the iconic videos down in one place as possible. [here]

Rugby Unites All In Siya Kolisi’s Hometown – Thousands gathered in Zwide stadium to watch the Springboks win the World Cup. [groundup]

Shock As Cape Town Stadium Named New Western Province Home – The City and the union announced that they had reached an agreement for the WPRU to become the primary anchor tenant as of February 2021, in a deal that could potentially span 99 years. [iol]

Human Rights Commission Takes Next Steps In Eben Etzebeth Case – The Boks are set to land in SA to a heroes’ welcome, but for Eben Etzebeth, that high may be short-lived. [dailymaverick]

Girls Do Porn Producer Allegedly Made Fake Porn Of Lawyers Suing Him – The founder of Girls Do Porn harassed and stalked the legal team representing the women suing the company for years. [vice]

Keanu Reeves, 55, Goes Public With First ‘Girlfriend’ In DECADES – He holds hands and shares loving looks with artist Alexandra Grant, 46, at event. [dailymail]

‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Looks Dishevelled In Rare Photo – When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month or even your year. [pagesix]

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