Radio Legend Darren Scott Dies

Darren spent much of the past few months in the hospital during his difficult battle with cancer.
Tuesday Morning Spice

Inside PetroSA’s shambolic diesel trading empire, The impact of Starlink on South Africa, Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove, Tearful Rafael Nadal honored in emotional French Open farewell, and F1 boss questions ‘long-term sustainability’ of South African GP.
South Africa To Massage BEE Laws To Allow Starlink Entry

The new programme should give global satellite operators, most notably Starlink, refugee status from our strict BEE requirements.
Emmanuel Macron Slapped By His Wife As They Get Off Plane In Bizarre Footage [Video]

The clip of the fighting couple went viral overnight, with it initially denied by Palais de l’Élysée as being fake, but sources in the French media later confirmed that the clip is in fact real.
Lando Norris Wins Monaco GP To Narrow Gap To Piastri [Video]

Norris’ victory cut Piastri’s lead at the head of the championship to three points, with Verstappen a further 22 points behind in third.
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Makes A Splash In Cape Town

Now in its third year, Cape Town’s two-day celebration wrapped up on Saturday with an exciting dragon boat race at the V&A Waterfront.
Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Revealed In New Book

The existence of the child remained a well-guarded secret, known only to a handful of Mercury’s most trusted confidants, including his family, Queen bandmates, and Mary Austin, the woman Mercury once planned to marry.
Monday Morning Spice

Prasa blows R2.5bn fixing trains and then discards them, Threat to Checkers and Pick n Pay in South Africa, Liverpool lift Premier League trophy, Billy Joel’s brain disorder diagnosis, and What is the TikTok Chromebook challenge?
Heritage Ruling Halts Oude Molen Development Plans

The fight’s not over, but Oude Molen is a rare patch of farm life in an increasingly cramped metropolis, so perhaps the city should take another look at how it defines social development.
Norwegian Man Wakes To Find A Massive Container Ship In His Garden

According to Johan Helberg, his neighbours saw the approaching ship and ran to warn him, but he ignored it, saying, “The doorbell rang at a time of day when I don’t like to open.”
Netflix Releases First Trailer For ‘Titan: The Oceangate Disaster’

Titan: The Oceangate Disaster delves into the psyche of billionaire OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and explores his relentless quest to bring oceanic exploration to the masses – at any cost.
Private Jet Crashes Into San Diego Neighbourhood

Radio transmissions from the flight’s final moments provided some insight into the weather conditions, with the pilot allegedly saying, “I’ll give it a go”.
Friday Morning Spice

UK to roll out chemical castration for sex offenders, Trump’s evidence of ‘white genocide’ contains images from DRC, How Cape Town murder and rape convicts ‘vanished’ from jail, and Taylor Swift wishes she never met Blake Lively after being dragged into Justin Baldoni drama.
Three Of The Most High-End Hotels In South Africa You Should Try On Your Next Trip

South Africa often flies under the radar as a luxury destination, but we’ve got the low-down on all the luxury stays that you simply have to try to experience the best of this stunning country.
Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Takes Fine Dining To New Depths

The structure is designed to fully integrate into the marine environment over time as the roughness of the concrete shell acts as an artificial reef.
Well-Known Businesswoman And Jewellery Designer, Jenna Clifford, Passes Away

Clifford passed away on Tuesday night, surrounded by her family and close friends.
Budget Part III: Fuel Levy Increase “The Only New Tax Proposal” [Video]

ICYMI: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered his budget speech yesterday.
Kim Jong-un Loses It After North Korea Warship Is Partly ‘Crushed’ In Launch Gone Wrong

The North Korean leader called the mishap “a serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility … and could not be tolerated.”
Ramaphosa Survives Diplomatic Ambush At White House

It felt like we won something last night, we’re just not sure what.
Thursday Morning Spice

Tottenham Hotspur wins Europa League final, 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Greece, Pro-doping Enhanced Games to debut in Las Vegas, Major South African food producer enters business rescue, Two baby boys stolen from hospital found safe, and Why Trump is threatening to investigate Bruce Springsteen.
TOP 5 Novomatic Slots: A Look At The Best Games From The Famous Company

With decades of experience, this company has consistently set high standards for quality and innovation, earning a loyal following among players and streamers alike.
How Did The Richest South Africans Build Their Wealth?

Mining. Diamonds. Luxury goods. Here’s how South Africa’s richest got rich with numbers, strategy, and bold bets that paid off big.
Watch Live Stream: Johann Rupert And Ernie Els To Join Ramaphosa For Talks At The White House

Expect some hard bargaining, grand accusations, and hopefully a bit of fact-checking.
Say Goodbye To Summer With Café Caprice And The Legendary Monkey Safari This Weekend

While its summer sessions are the stuff of legend, winter at Caprice brings its own vibe that cuts through the chill.
Alexander Skarsgård Is A Bored Robocop In The New Sci-Fi Series ‘Murderbot’ [Trailer]

Skarsgård plays a bored robot who just wants to be left alone to binge-watch series all day in the new Apple TV+ comedy drama.
Police Investigating Drowning Of Elderly Polish Couple In Table Bay Harbour

According to the initial investigation, no foul play is suspected.
Tourists Scramble As 600-Year-Old Chinese Tower’s Roof Collapses [Video]

The tower, built in 1375 and used to announce the beginning of ceremonies and the time of day, is one of the largest such towers in China.
The Explorer Superyacht Yersin Was Spotted In Cape Town Docks Last Weekend

In the world rankings for largest yachts, the superyacht Yersin is listed at number 237.
Cape Town Dismisses Elevated Train Line Plan For Foreshore’s Unfinished Freeway

Local engineer Gareth Ramsay proposed an elevated train line from Woodstock to Sea Point, incorporating a terminus at the Three Anchor Bay.
Wednesday Morning Spice

South Africa to offer Musk Starlink deal, Dricus du Plessis in next UFC title bout, Spain clamps down on Airbnb, Kevin Spacey is back at Cannes, Google unveils ‘AI Mode’, and AI job interviewers are going viral on TikTok.