Slain Rhythm City actor's mother asks court to mete out harshest punishment

Sabata Masilela testified in aggravation of sentence against the five men who murdered her son, Rhythm City actor, Dumisani Masilela, in 2017. Source

Trial of North West NPA boss, on charge of shoplifting, set down for November

Jeanette Neveling appeared in the Molopo Regional Court, facing a charge of shoplifting. Source

State advocate moonlighting as e-haling driver murdered in Cape Town

A State advocate moonlighting as a driver for an e-hailing service was one of three staffers from the Western Cape National Prosecuting Authority who died within the last week. Source

JUST IN | Deal struck between Cape taxi associations after weeks of violence

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said they had been working closely with the Western Cape government to find a solution to the ongoing taxi conflict. Source

#UnrestSA: DA wants transparent, credible parliamentary inquiry

The DA wants the co-chairpersons of the envisaged ad hoc committee to investigate the recent unrest to be opposition MPs to enhance its credibility and prevent any possibility of a cover-up. Source

Dumisani Masilela murder: Two of the 5 men convicted maintain their innocence

The five men convicted of murdering Rhythm City actor, Dumisani Masilela, appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday for sentencing proceedings. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Namibia: The Perfect San Storm

[Namibia Economist] The year 2021 has not brought any respite to Namibia from the tragedy and hardship that befell the nation through the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, things have gotten worse and everyone is just battling to stay alive and trying to manage with the assets, resources and infrastructure that is available. Source

South Africa: N2 Toll Road On Wild Coast Divides Community

[GroundUp] Some argue it will bring economic opportunities while others worry it will destroy their way of life Source

Both sides in Cameroon conflict must protect civilians, says HRW

Human Rights Watch on Monday urged authorities in Cameroon to protect civilians caught up in a conflict pitting the central African country's army against separatists in the west, denouncing atrocities committed by both sides. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

Apple has reportedly begun testing foldable screen prototypes for upcoming iPhones

Foldable screens for iPhones are being tested by Apple engineers, say reports, but the company hasn't yet decided whether to proceed with the plan. Source

WhatsApp says don't worry about Facebook policy - experts say switch to 'highly trusted' Signal

Although WhatsApp won't share message content, it will share who, where and when you talk to people, experts told Insider. Source

WhatsApp delays new policy change after critics claimed update would turn over user data to Facebook

WhatsApp said the delay is due to "confusion" surrounding the new policy, which it said will "not expand our ability to share data with Facebook." Source

German court sets trial for 100-year-old alleged Nazi guard

The man is accused of assisting in 3,518 murders at the Sachsenhausen camp during World War Two. Source

Kathy Griffin: US comedian has surgery after lung cancer diagnosis

Kathy Griffin is having half of her left lung removed, saying "doctors are very optimistic". Source

Transgender athlete Hubbard out of Olympics

Transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard makes Olympic history but fails to record a successful lift in the women's +87kg weightlifting. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Covid: NHS app in England and Wales tweaked to notify fewer contacts

The app in England and Wales will now only alert contacts from the previous two days in asymptomatic cases. Source

Football: Dementia risk greatest for defenders

The risk of dementia in former footballers increases according to the position they played in, says new research. Source

Covid: Where and why is the US vaccine rollout slowing down?

Vaccinations in the US are slowing as infections rise - we've looked at where and why this is happening. Source