https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:23:45 +0200 Bentley is throwing it back to the golden era of endurance racing with a full factory-supported team of Continuation Series cars set to tackle the legendary Le Mans Classic from July 3-6. In the biggest Bentley works team to hit the Circuit de la Sarthe since 1930, three Blower Continuation models and a single Speed Six will go wheel-to-wheel in the pre-war class, reviving memories of Bentley’s ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20063 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:07:28 +0200 Although it’s open, the Johannesburg Deeds office is running far from full capacity. This was confirmed by Karla Strydom, a member of the Johannesburg Attorneys Association’s (JAA) property committee.Rumours have been circulating that the office has been closed after staff were evacuated from the office located inside Marble Towers on 24 February. The reason for the evacuation was that the sta... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20061 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:42:52 +0200 Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk could potentially bring Starlink to South Africa by side-stepping the country’s Black-empowerment rules.Musk has made no secret about the fact that he thinks the Black-empowerment rules are “openly racist” and that he won’t abide by them.This has halted the launch of Starlink in South Africa and has led to Communications and Digital Technologies Minister... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20060 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:20:49 +0200 Good news for South Africans who want to travel to Europe. Getting a Schengen visa is no easy feat as there are several rules, laws and regulations to adhere to in order to get a visa to enter the Schengen states.The countries offering the long-term visa are Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and Greece.And, having the green mamba passport has often made it more difficult than... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20054 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:25:25 +0200 Japan has executed a man dubbed the “Twitter killer”. Takahiro Shiraishi murdered nine people in 2017. The 30-year-old would “meet” his victims on Twitter, now known as X, before inviting them to his apartment.Once at his apartment, he strangled his victims and dismembered them.The country was in shock after it was revealed that Shiraishi targeted people who wanted to commit suicide. It al... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20047 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:32:43 +0200 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the start of the 2025 tax season. From 7 July to 20 October income-tax returns can be submitted by non-provisional individual tax payers.SARS also announced that during this tax season, some individuals will be auto-assessed. Those individuals who have been chosen for the auto-assessment will be notified by SARS, while those who haven’t been... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20043 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:01:05 +0200 Few cars scream Tokyo Drift louder than this: the wide-body, flame-orange Mazda RX-7 that belonged to Han - the smooth-talking drift king and fan-favourite character played by Sung Kang - in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). Drenched in attitude and wrapped in one of the wildest body kits ever to grace the silver screen, this FD-generation RX-7 is one of just two surviving cars used in... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20042 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:19:36 +0200 Born from the minds behind multiple F1 World Championships and hand-crafted in AMG’s hallowed halls, the Mercedes-AMG ONE is as close to Lewis Hamilton’s race car as a number plate will ever allow. Limited to just 275 examples - all spoken for before the first bolt was torqued - it’s a hypercar that rewrites the rulebook by cramming actual Formula One tech into a road-legal shell. And this p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20041 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:38:25 +0200 Perched high on Austria’s breathtaking Grossglockner High Alpine Road, FAT Mankei has fast become a global pilgrimage site for petrolheads. And last weekend, the mountain echoed with flat-six thunder as Porsche and FAT International hosted a two-day celebration honouring the Porsche community, with an epic assembly of iconic road and race cars from Stuttgart’s 77-year history. Founded by Ferdi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20040 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:06:46 +0200 Used car buyer WeBuyCars has announced that it’s considering selling new cars as well.The new was confirmed by the JSE-listed company’s chief marketing officer Rikus Blomerus. “It’s not us approaching them, it’s the other way around. We haven’t actually given it enough thought.”Blomerus stressed that the discussions are still in their very early stages,According to Blomerus, around 3... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20031 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:24:10 +0200 The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently announced its plan to introduce digital IDs and passports in South Africa.During its presentation in Parliament, the DHA said its currently working closely with the South African Reserve bank to develop the digital identity system.“The digital identity initiative will streamline immigration processes and ensure that services are more efficient and se... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20029 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:54:38 +0200 Eight people have died after a hot air balloon accident took place in Brazil.A total of 21 people took off on board the balloon in the city of Praia Grande in the southern part of the country.Thirteen people survived, including the pilot.A police officer told a local news agency that the fire started inside the basket. The pilot lowered the balloon so that it could be as close to the ground as pos... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20028 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:41:42 +0200 This past weekend, there were some cool motoring events on, but the most impressive was the idle DRIVE 2 UNITE, SA’s largest car and bike charity run. This unforgettable event aimed to bring car and bike enthusiasts together for a purpose-driven parade around Johannesburg on the national highway, ending in an exclusive vehicle showcase at Montecasino. The best part is that it was all free to the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:46:03 +0200 The United States have bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran. This happened during the early hours of Sunday morning.The attack on Iran, is the United States’ entry into the conflict between Israel and Iran.US President Donald Trump said the sites, Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan, were “completely and totally obliterated”, adding that future attacks would be “far greater and a lot easier”.De... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20018 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:07:27 +0200 An 80-year-old man says he took a wrong turn and accidently drove his car down the famous Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.Italian media reported that the elderly man drove his car down the famous steps in the early morning of 17 June.Bystanders recorded the incident and their disbelief and shock can be heard on the video shared by news agencies and on social media.The car became stuck and the man exi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20017 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:57:12 +0200 In an effort to “bring more than 140,000 non-paying customers back into the fold”, City Power has announced that it will supply eligible residents with 50 kilowatts of electricity every month. For free.That’s according to Isaac Mangena, City Power spokesperson.“Many of these customers are consuming electricity without paying, resulting in massive revenue losses for the utility and the incr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20015 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:33:49 +0200 It’s no secret that MultiChoice has been hit hard over the last few years. Not only did subscribers numbers dropped drastically, but shareholder prices as well.The company’s DStv packages have never catered for a sports-only package, but that may soon be a reality.The flagship SuperSport channels are the only channels that still have high viewership numbers and with the upcoming Springboks tou... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20014 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:22:21 +0200 A Gupta-owned company has advertised that three homes belonging to the Gupta family are being sold at auction.The three homes are located in Saxonwold, Johannesburg.Just recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that Confident Concept, the Gupta-owned company that owns the three companies must go up for auction due to the creditors involved in the legal battle against the Guptas.Among the proper... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20013 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:10:16 +0200 Photos captured by officials at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' residence in LA have been made public and reveal precisely what was found during the search. Combs' trial is still in progress and has sought to provide a clearer picture of the rap mogul’s existence and connections. The 55-year-old was detained in New York last September and has been in custody ever since.He is facing accusations of racket... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20012 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:20:14 +0200 The clouds above Colorado recently got a little louder - well, faster. Ford Performance headed back to the 103rd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - one of the most extreme and demanding motorsport events on the planet - with a brand-new electric weapon: the Super Mustang Mach-E. And behind the wheel? None other than hillclimb maestro Romain Dumas, the current Pikes Peak... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20004 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:15:34 +0200 My Octopus Teacher" is a Netflix documentary about filmmaker Craig Foster's unusual friendship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. Over a year, Foster documents their interactions as he observes the octopus's daily life, leading to a deep bond and a profound impact on his own life. The film explores themes of human-animal connection, the fragility of life, and the importance... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20003 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:44:38 +0200 For decades, the humble station wagon, also known as the estate car, shooting brake, or longroof, has quietly delivered the goods. Literally. From ferrying families to hauling gear, from dominating racetracks to surprising sports cars on the autobahn, wagons have carved out a niche that blends practicality with passion. And while today’s roads are clogged with crossovers and bloated SUVs, the wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20002 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:50:38 +0200 For their milestone 10th entry at the world-famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the crew at Evasive Motorsports is going bigger, badder, and faster than ever, electrifying the mountain with their most ambitious project to date. Teaming up with Hyundai, they’re taking on the 20 km, 156-turn ribbon of asphalt carved into the Colorado Rockies in a race-prepped 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N - a mac... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20001 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:32:32 +0200 A British woman was caught off guard when she had to pay R110,000 for two hours of parking. The incident took place at a mall in Slough, England.Yaditi Kava and her two daughters went shopping on a Friday night. When they decided to go home, they saw that the payment machines inside the shopping centre weren’t working.Kava opted to pay at the exit gate and swiped her card. Because she was in a r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:15:59 +0200 If you like travelling and you’re a passport holder from Singapore, the world is your oyster. That’s because the Henley Passport Index has just released its worldwide passport index. The annual index is based on the comparison of the visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations.A score of 1 is given when no visa is required. This is also applicable to passport holders... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19999 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:02:12 +0200 An application is currently before the High Court in Pretoria to free three elephants that are in captivity in the Johannesburg Zoo.The elephants in question are Lammie, Mopane and Ramdiba.The application is brought by the EMS Foundation, Animal Law reform South Africa, and Chief Stephen Fritz.Now, the case has caught the eye of international students at Harvard University in the United States.The... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19998 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:46:12 +0200 The Louvre is the world’s most visited museum. Not only is the building itself an artwork, but the museum houses pieces by world-famous artists including Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.The summer months are usually the museum’s busiest months as hundreds of thousands of people move through the building every month. But, on Monday the museum decided to keep its doors shut.Not because there’s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19997 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:36:17 +0200 BMW’s most creative anniversary celebration yet is officially underway in Munich, where the BMW Museum has opened a bold new chapter in its legacy with a special exhibition honouring 50 years of the BMW Art Car Collection - and the 50th birthday of the legendary BMW 3 Series. Launching hot on the heels of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours - the very track where the Art Car journey began in 1975 - this o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19992 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:35:32 +0200 The year may still be 2025, but Volkswagen is already kicking off celebrations for a major milestone – the GTI’s 50th birthday in 2026 – with a bang that echoes across the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Meet the Golf GTI EDITION 50, a hardcore tribute to half a century of hot hatch greatness, and the fastest road-legal Volkswagen ever to tear around the Green Hell. Ahead of its official unveilin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19991 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:18:29 +0200 Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is a name synonymous with luck. Incredible luck.That’s because Ramesh is the only survivor from the recent Air India crash, which caused the deaths of 241 passengers and other people on the ground.Miraculously, the 40-year-old British citizen seated in seat 11A of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed into a medical hostel seconds after it took off from an airport in Ahm... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19983 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:10:50 +0200 The first American pope isn’t scared to break traditions.Not only did he wear a White Sox baseball hat during a public appearance at the Vatican, but he also wore it while he met with newly married couples.Never before has a pope been seen in public wearing an item that wasn’t part of the traditional white cassocks. Some AI images have done the rounds, but never in real life.The Chicago native... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19982 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:46:46 +0200 From now on, football legend David Beckham will be known as Sir David Beckham. This comes after the former England captain received his knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.The 50-year-old was knighted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Saturday alongside other recipients like The Who singer Roger Daltrey.Beckham played 115 times for England and international clubs like Manchester Unit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19981 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:17:53 +0200 An Air India plane too off from Ahmedabad in India on its way to Gatwick in London. Seconds after it took off, the Boeing Dreamline crashed into a medical hostel.There were 242 people on board. Air India said there were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals and one Canadian on the flight.It’s been confirmed that the pilot’s final words were words of distress an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19977 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:47:14 +0200 When three giants of art, engineering, and horology collide, you get a masterpiece like this. Introducing the Bugatti Calandre, an audacious table clock crafted by Jacob & Co., Bugatti, and the crystal alchemists at Lalique. Priced at a supercar-rivalling $240,000 (that’s around R4.27 million, if you’re counting in rands), this is the kind of “clock” you don’t just place on a shelf -... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19976 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:34:48 +0200 When you think of performance and pedigree, Acura might not be the first badge that screams “hillclimb hero” - unless you live in the States and know what’s what. But don't let the corporate cousin of Honda fool you. The brand’s back at it again, aiming high - literally - for the 103rd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. And this time, they’re bringing Olympic muscle, fac... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19974 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:01:19 +0200 After years of whispers, rumours, and straight-up hustle, Johannesburg’s east side finally has its very own drag strip - and it’s not messing around. Over the first weekend in June, SouthSide Crew fired the first official shots at the all-new Mzansi Speedway, a purpose-built quarter-mile facility that’s already being hailed as the spiritual resurrection of the legendary WesBank Raceway that ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19967 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:24 +0200 The current water level of the Vaal Dam is vastly different to the previous decade.The Vaal Dam has reached a record high of 107.69% capacity, its highest levels during the autumn/winter period in more than 11 years.This goes against the typical seasonal patterns where the reservoir capacity usually decline during the colder months when no rain usually falls.The current water level isn’t just st... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19966 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:44:16 +0200 Government has reassured South Africans that both sharks and people are safe at South African beaches.This comes after a massive outcry when news broke that a Great White shark was found dead in the shark nets. The shark nets are lifted annually to allow for the sardine run.The sardine run is a massive influx of sardines off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal every year.People took to social media to shar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19965 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:42:52 +0200 Moira Harding has been found. The Kommetjie-based runner finished the Comrades Marathon on Sunday just before 17:00 but disappeared soon after.Early Sunday evening, a missing person alert and search were activated after it was confirmed that she had finished the race, but she couldn’t be traced afterwardsOn Monday morning, the Comrades Marathon Association released a statement confirming that Ha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19963 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:52:26 +0200 At SXdrv, we’re all about discovering the coolest and most innovative things in the automotive world, which is why we’re big fans of the Edmunds Cars channel on YouTube. Unlike most car review outlets that focus on straight-up timed tests or simple head-to-head drag races, the team at Edmunds Cars takes a refreshingly different approach to car testing. Typically, you’ll see reviewers either ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19960 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:43:48 +0200 Volkswagen is turning up the heat at this year’s ADAC 24-hour Nürburgring race with a full-blown Golf GTI celebration that’s as much about heritage as it is about horsepower. Kicking off the weekend on Friday, 20 June, the brand will unveil a world-first: the most powerful production Golf GTI ever made. Details are still tightly under wraps, but this secret weapon is a special anniversary mod... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19959 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:03:02 +0200 A man has died after he allegedly jumped from the rooftop of Cape Town’s Hotel Sky on Monday.The hotel’s management confirmed the incident, and Lower Long Street in front of the hotel in the city’s CBD was cordoned off.According to Inge Dykman, the hotel’s sales and marketing manager, the man walked into the hotel from the street and went up to the 28th floor, which is the rooftop. He alle... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19955 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:52:55 +0200 Pinotage, the red wine that was first produced in South Africa, has recently celebrated its 100th birthday.As part of the celebrations, The Cape Mint has crafted a limited-edition gold medallion in the wine’s honour.The coin features an image of Abraham Perold, the man who created the truly unique red wine, along with a special stamp from the legendary winemaker Lady May.A century ago, Perold co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19954 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:42:13 +0200 German car manufacturer Volkswagen is about to open a new plant in South Africa and assemble a new SUV there. But what the name of the SUV will be is up to the public to decide.The new SUV, which will be assembled at the manufacturer’s Kariega plant, will be called one of four names. The names up for voting are:Tengo: Rich cultural significance in African language and describes qualities like st... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19952 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:20:50 +0200 Making the list of the world’s best restaurants is something every restaurant in the world dreams of and this year three restaurants in South African had their dream come true.The World’s Best Restaurants List for 2025 has been announced and we’ve got something to smile about.La Colombe was our highest entry at number 55th, a massive achievement. This fine dinging restaurant is located on Si... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19949 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:17:55 +0200 The Gauteng Provincial Government has announced that the province will be getting new smart number plates.The new number plates will be part of a pilot project that will last for six months. According to the Gauteng Province Department of Roads and Transport, the new number plates will be secure, traceable and smart.In a statement, the Department said “the system is expected to strengthen the ve... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19948 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:16:25 +0200 McLaren Racing turned heads and rewrote history in the 2024 Formula One season with the blisteringly fast, wildly capable MCL38 – a car that not only reignited the team’s front-running credentials but also delivered its first Constructors’ Championship title since 1998. Now, the artisans at Amalgam Collection – masters of high-end automotive replicas – are putting that achievement right ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19946 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:21:59 +0200 Alpine might share showroom space and engineering with Renault, but don’t for a second think it’s just another badge job. Born in 1955 at the hands of rally racer and Renault dealer Jean Rédélé, Alpine quickly earned its stripes carving through the curves of the Alps with featherweight precision and driver-focused brilliance. The brand hit legendary status in the ’60s with the original A1... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19945 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:56:36 +0200 Exactly one year after rewriting Nürburgring history, Audi’s compact weapon - the RS 3 - has returned with a sharper edge and even more bite. The RS 3 Performance Edition (a.k.a. RS 321) blitzed the Nordschleife in just 7:33.123, claiming the title of fastest compact on the infamous 20.8 km ribbon of hell. Now, with a fresh facelift and deeper chassis wizardry, Audi’s RS division is doubling ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19940 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:20:38 +0200 The High Court in Pretoria has issued an interim interdict against the Centurion Golf Estate. This comes after Jan Small, who lives next to the 12th hole, took the estate’s homeowners association (HOA) to court because he alleges that golf balls are constantly hitting his house.Small’s house is located next to the 12th hole, and he alleges that the stray balls are increasingly landing in his y... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19939 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:23:07 +0200 A worrying number of Food and Mouth Disease have been confirmed across South Africa. The latest is at the country’s largest feedlot and beef producer, Karan Beef.The company, situated in Heidelberg, Gauteng, has confirmed the news.As a precautionary measure, Karan Beef’s facility has been placed under pre-emptive quarantine since last Friday.Doctor Dirk Verwoerd, Senior Feedlot Veterinarian at... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19938 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:21:58 +0200 A powerful cold front has been predicted for the capital city next week. But, to add some cheer to the big freeze ahead, forecasters say there might even be some snow in parts of Gauteng.A chilly breeze will set in from today, thanks to a high-pressure system. The weekend will give Gauteng a bit of a break before the big chill sets in next week.“Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to rec... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19936 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:19:19 +0200 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the tax season for 2025 will open on 21 July.Individual taxpayers (non-provisional) will run until 20 October 2025, while auto assessments will start two weeks before the opening of 21 July and also run until 20 October.The filing season for provisional taxpayers will be slightly different, running from 21 July 2025 to 19 January 2026. Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19934 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:08:54 +0200 When Lamborghini dropped the curtain on its all-new Temerario, a 677 kW hybrid monster with a shrieking 10,000 rpm redline, it made sense to hand the keys to someone who understands what it’s like to dance at the limit of traction at 350 km/h. Enter Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia, two-time reigning MotoGP World Champion, full-throttle Italian legend, and the winningest rider in Ducati’s Desmose... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19932 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:19:26 +0200 The second batch of white Afrikaners arrived in the United States on Friday.They form part of US President Donald Trump’s resettlement offer relating to claims of a white genocide in South Africa. It stems from Trump’s executive order issued in February, in which he cited the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 as the reason why Afrikaners are persecuted in South Africa.The first group arrived on a p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19923 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:04:17 +0200 Hazel Ntuli has become one of the University of Pretoria’s youngest-ever graduates at just 17 years old.Ntuli now holds a degree in Actuarial Science.The Johannesburg-born student’s academic brilliance was discovered by accident.“When I was in Grade 3, I mistakenly wrote a Grade 4 mathematics paper and scored the highest of all the actual Grade 4 students.”With that, her talent was recogni... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19921 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:56:59 +0200 Lotto operations can continue for the next 12 months.Ithuba Holdings has been granted a temporary extension of its licence by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.Ithuba Holdings has been the National Lottery operator since 2015. In 2013, its eight-year licence expired, but it was renewed twice by the Department on a one-year basis.In 2025, the Department was taken to court in a bid t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19920 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:55:35 +0200 One of Vladimir Tretchikoff’s most famous paintings has sold at auction for a world record-breaking amount of R31 110 000.Tretchikoff’s Lady from the Orient was painted in 1955. It’s one of his most recognisable works and features 21-year-old Valerie Howe. Howe was the daughter of a Cape Town grocer.The auction was held by Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house. The bidding ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19919 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:04:54 +0200 The private hospital group Mediclinic has been the victim of a cyberattack.The gang behind the attack, Everest Group has given the acute care private hospital group until around 02:00 on Saturday 1 June to negotiate a price for not leaking the data that they’ve acquired.The Everst Group shared screenshots of proof that they’ve gained access to the group’s systems and in particular, it seems ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19911 Sat, 31 May 2025 11:37:05 +0200 Elon Musk Resigns From US GovernmentAfter being granted special government employee status by US President Donald Trump, South African born Elon Musk has announced that his time as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come to an end.The announcement was made by Musk on X: “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19910 Sat, 31 May 2025 11:34:57 +0200 An elephant seal surprised the people of Gordon’s Bay when he casually strolled through the streets.Early on Tuesday morning, Gordy the seal as the locals have affectionately named him, were spotted almost a kilometre inland. Residents couldn’t believe their eyes as Gordy casually cruised down the suburban street appearing calm and unthreatened.If left unprovoked, seals are harmless but due to... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19908 Sat, 31 May 2025 11:31:51 +0200 Rumours have been doing the rounds that the South African government is implementing pension reforms. One of these changes would be to increase the retirement age of 65.The rumour not only made it to social media, but some websites also reported on it.The article, published on Zerode.co.za said that the government has confirmed new phased retirement options and that older workers will be able to d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19907 Sat, 31 May 2025 11:30:01 +0200 As the media was waiting for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife to exit the French presidential plane in Vietnam, something happened that made the world question the first couple’s relationship.In video clips shared all over the world, French First Lady Birgitte Macron’s hand can be seen pushing into the president’s face.The president could be seen stumbling back a step before he ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19906 Thu, 29 May 2025 19:52:25 +0200 The Kilauea volcano is Hawaii has erupted again. Known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, some areas of the fountains of lava erupted up to 300 meters in height. In December 2024, the Kilauea volcano starter to erupt. It was very sporadic with some eruptions only lasting 13 hours, while others lasted as long as eight days.Since then, this is the first time that the volcano has started ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19900 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:36:43 +0200 For the first time ever, the International Booker Prize for fiction was given to a collection of 12 short stories.The coveted award was given to Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi.The collection was written over a period of more than 30 years and chronicles the everyday lives and struggles of women in the southern parts of India.Bhasti selected and curated the stories written ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19899 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:22:20 +0200 Belgium is known for its beautiful towns, delicious chocolates and Unesco-recognised medieval streets.The city of Bruges is filled with these famous streets featuring cobblestones. Now, local politician Franky Demon has asked tourists to refrain from stealing these cobblestones.“While some may see this as harmless or quirky, the consequences are serious, Demon told CNN.“The removal of cobblest... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19890 Sun, 25 May 2025 13:55:27 +0200 Former rugby player and engineer Rayno Nel has been crowned the strongest man in the world.Nel caused one of the biggest upsets in the tournament when he beat defending champion Tom Stoltman by half a point. Stoltman has won three World’s Strongest Man titles.The tournament was held in California.The 30-year-old Nel hails from Upington in the Northern Cape. He attended Hoërskool Duineveld and w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19889 Sun, 25 May 2025 13:53:56 +0200 The roof of a 14th-century tower collapsed in eastern China. The reconstructed roof is on top of a tower and no injuries were reported.The tower’s base is the largest of any drum tower in the country and dates back to 1375, during the Ming dynasty.Videos shared on social media show the tiles falling off the roof of the Drum Tower. Tourists were gathered in an open plaza below and witnessed it.Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19886 Sun, 25 May 2025 13:21:38 +0200 A 28-year-old man was arrested in Germiston in Gauteng on Friday for threatening President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as other high-profile business people.A case was opened against the man earlier this month.The arrest was made by the Hawks, and the man faces charges of intimidation.According to Hawks spokesperson Thandi Mbambo, the suspect allegedly sent a threatening voice message to a Cape Town-b... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19885 Sun, 25 May 2025 13:18:37 +0200 Iconic South African jewellery designer Jenna Clifford has died. She was 68.Clifford, who was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer earlier this year, died peacefully on 20 May, surrounded by her family.Her daughters, Shayne, Chanelle and Summer, released a statement in her honour.“Mom’s greatest legacy is one of joyful giving,” the statement reads. “She was deeply generous with her time, h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19878 Thu, 22 May 2025 05:27:26 +0200 The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most prestigious flower show in the world and South Africa walked away with another gold medal.Just like last year, the design was orchestrated by Leon Kluge, the South African horticulturist and floral master. He was assisted by Tristan Woudberg and their massive team.This year’s display was inspired by the ocean, specifically the different effects the Atlanti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19877 Thu, 22 May 2025 05:16:28 +0200 Nissan plans to shut down seven plants worldwide and South Africa’s plant in Rosslyn has been identified as one of them.The Japanese car manufacturer’s sales have declined sharply over the last couple of years with old designs and engines lacking competitiveness believed to be the reasons.The plant, based in Gauteng, along with plants in Mexico, Argentina, and India are to close down before 20... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19875 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:53:38 +0200 A painting by the South African artist Marlene Dumas has sold for a massive $13.6 million. This means the 73-year-old’s painting now holds the record for the most expensive price for a work of art by a living female artist.The painting, titled “Miss January”, was bought by an anonymous bidder at an auction held at Christie’s New York.It was expected that the painting would be sold for betw... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19852 Sun, 18 May 2025 15:34:26 +0200 Two people have died and 17 others have been injured after a Mexican navy ship crashed into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening.New York City mayor Eric Adams said two people were left in critical condition.The ship, named the Cuauthemoc was carrying a massive Mexican flag. It’s maiden voyage took place in 1982 and it’s 90 metres long and 12 metres wide.The journey formed part of ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19849 Sun, 18 May 2025 08:29:23 +0200 Seven different car brands in South Africa have been affected through the latest recall by the National Consumer Commission (NCC).The brands affected are Audi, Chrysler, Citroen, Jeep, Mercedez-Benz, Volvo, and VW.Audi’s e-tron GT sports car is being recalled because of a potential fault in the high-voltage battery. There are 46 cars produced from 27 October 2021 that have been identified as bei... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19848 Sun, 18 May 2025 07:22:15 +0200 The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has made it clear that it doesn’t give its support for the 10km/h reduction in South Africa’s speed limits.The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) proposed the reduction in February 2022.The reduction suggested would be applicable to all speed limits in the country, so even the 60km/h speed limit in suburban areas would be decreased to 50k... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19836 Thu, 15 May 2025 06:52:36 +0200 A Mexican social media influencer was shot and killed while she was doing a live stream on TikTok.23-year-old Valeria Marquez was in her beauty salon in the city of Guadalajara. She was sitting at a table holding a stuffed animal and doing a livestream when a man entered and shot her.Local media suggested she was killed by a man who pretended to bring her a gift.The footage only ended when an unid... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19835 Thu, 15 May 2025 06:38:16 +0200 The first 49 South Africans who have been granted refugee status by US President Donald Trump have arrived on US soil.The plane, filled with optimistic Afrikaners hoping for a new future in the US, departed from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday night. They were headed to Dulles Airport just outside of Washington, D.C. whereafter they were headed to Texas.The queue could be... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19823 Mon, 12 May 2025 19:16:30 +0200 Disney has officially arrived in the Middle East. For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company is opening a new theme park.The resort located in Abu Dhabi will be the seventh resort belonging to the US-based company.With movies and merchandise being the main stream of income for several decades, the company’s theme parks have now taken over as the most important financial driver.At a ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19822 Mon, 12 May 2025 19:01:19 +0200 “Small on the outside. Big on the inside.” That was the bold promise Volkswagen made 50 years ago when it launched a compact newcomer into the world - the Polo. In May 1975, few could have predicted that this unassuming 2-door hatch would evolve into a global success story. But half a century later, with more than 20 million units sold, six generations under its belt, and countless accolades, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19817 Mon, 12 May 2025 13:39:45 +0200 Every year, a list is compiled of the countries in the world where there is significantly more peace than in other countries.The Peace Index is an estimate of how safe a country is.The survey was conducted around the world and each country received a score out of 5. The lower the score, the safer the country.The world’s safest country is Iceland with a Peace Index Score of 1.112.This Nordic coun... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19815 Sun, 11 May 2025 20:34:44 +0200 Turkish Police Accidentally Gets Entire Town HighA small town in Turkey was engulfed in the smell of drugs for days after more than 20 tons of cannabis was burnt.Local police officers in the town of Lice torched the confiscated weed that was gathered in the local town and neighbouring towns in 2023 and 2024.In an effort to get rid of it, the officers set fire to the drugs, but it left the 25,000 r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19814 Sun, 11 May 2025 20:16:46 +0200 For the eighth time, a BMW has been awarded South Africa’s Car of the Year. The BMW X3 beat 16 other finalists to win the coveted prize.The Suzuki Swift took second place with another BMW, the M5 hybrid, taking third spot.South Africa’s Car of the Year is organised by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) for the past 39 years.This year, there were several categories announce... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19812 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:37:46 +0200 Disaster management and business continuity protocols had to be activated this week as South African Airways was hit by a cyberattack.The cyberattack started on Saturday and led to a temporary disruption in access to the airline’s website, app, and internal operational systems.In a statement, SAA said due to its swift actions and protocols in place, it managed to restore its contact centres and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19811 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:36:13 +0200 The white smoke that came out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on the second day of voting meant a big announcement was on the way.The news? A new pope has been elected.The 69-year-old American Robert Francis Prevost has become the 267th head of the Catholic Church. From now on, he’ll be known as Leo XIV.Pope Leo was born in Chicago in 1955. Soon after he was ordained in 1982, he moved to Peru.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19810 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:34:51 +0200 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the ruling by the Constitutional Court confirming that South African citizens can have dual citizenship.This was no easy feat as the party said they had to jump through all the legal hoops to get the revised section of the Citizenship Act reversed.First the party had to take legal action before the High Court in Pretoria. Following that, the Supreme Court ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19809 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:33:27 +0200 A woman lost her smartwatch while swimming off the coast of Wales and three weeks later a man found it while swimming off the coast of Ireland.Martina Morgan was swimming in the Welsh town of Tenby when she realized the buoyancy aid which she attached her Garmin watch to, came loose and drifted out to sea.Morgan made peace with the idea that her watch would be missing forever.“I had to say goodb... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19808 Sun, 11 May 2025 08:32:01 +0200 MANSORY, the German tuning house with a flair for the extravagant and unapologetically wild, has done it again - this time targeting a machine that was already outrageous straight out of the box. Meet the MANSORY Pugnator, a fully reimagined Ferrari Purosangue that’s been fed a steady diet of carbon fibre, performance upgrades, and some of the most polarising styling cues this side of a fighter ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19807 Sat, 10 May 2025 12:01:09 +0200 Two decades after their legendary Veyron vs. Cessna showdown, Richard Hammond and James May have reignited the rivalry - but this time, it's electric. In a nostalgic-yet-futuristic twist on one of their most iconic Top Gear escapades, the dynamic duo staged a new-age showdown for the DriveTribe YouTube channel. Swapping out jet fuel for electrons, May took to the skies in a Pipistrel Velis Electro... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19806 Sat, 10 May 2025 10:53:14 +0200 Nissan’s bringing big 90s energy to its home race in Tokyo - not just on the grid, but on screen too - with the launch of its first-ever video game: NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo. Created to celebrate the return of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to Japan, this pixel-powered passion project fuses high-speed electric racing with vintage arcade nostalgia. Developed in collaboration with reno... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19801 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:52:58 +0200 Bentley Motors has just pulled off a high-roller move of its own, delivering the largest ever fleet of bespoke Flying Spurs to a single destination. The Galaxy Macau - Asia’s glitziest resort with the most Forbes Five-Star hotels under one roof - now boasts a fleet of nine tailor-made Flying Spur Mulliners, each hand-built by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner. These aren’t your average lu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19800 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:19:36 +0200 As the eyes of the world are on Rome to see who will be elected as the new Pope, a stove and chimney have been installed to use as part of the Vatican’s announcement.The announcement as to who will be the next head of the Catholic Church has been long awaited since Pope Francis passed away on 21 April.The practical preparations are only part of the big voting round.A conclave consisting of 133 c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19788 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:13:09 +0200 Good news for anyone with a bank account app! The Department of Home Affairs has announced that its services will soon be available to all South Africans with a bank account and their bank’s applicable app.Home Affairs Miniter Leon Schreiber said its rollout of the live capture technology to bank branches is his department’s first step towards making service more accessible to all the people o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19785 Sun, 04 May 2025 09:00:52 +0200 At first, it was a joke. But then it became a thing and now Nick Cannons’ testicles are insured for $10 million.The 43-year-old TV presenter and comedian has 12 children with different partners. During an interview on the Tea Time podcast, Cannon said someone else took the insurance policy out on them.“It started off like ‘Well that would be a good joke’, but we really went through with it... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19784 Sun, 04 May 2025 08:57:55 +0200 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has said that after initial reports have been conducted, they found “nothing sinister” regarding the death of the three police officers whose bodies were discovered in the Hennops River last week.The last time the three officers were seen alive is at a petrol station close to the Grasmere Toll Plaza on the N1. Keamogetswe Buys, Boipelo Senoge, and Cebekh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19783 Sun, 04 May 2025 08:54:34 +0200 The community of Parkmore was left shocked after they discovered 44 Ethiopians found trapped in a home among them.On Thursday, guards from the community’s private security firm heard screams coming from a house in 10th Street while they were patrolling.The immediately contacted police who then gained access to the property. Police discovered 44 Ethiopian nationals inside of which only one of the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19782 Sun, 04 May 2025 08:51:29 +0200 An investigation has been launched after more than 100 children fell ill after eating a school lunch. Shortly before serving the lunch, a dead snake was found in the food but the cook still went ahead and served it.The incident took place in the city of Mokama in the eastern state of Bihar where these type of meals are widely served at schools. Known as Mid-Day Meals, they’ve been given to child... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19781 Sun, 04 May 2025 08:49:32 +0200 While the police were busy with an investigation into the disappearance of three officers, more bodies were discovered in the Hennops River in Centurion, Gauteng.Three of the bodies are believed to be that of the three police officers who went missing last week. The constables, Boipelo Senoge, Keamogetwe Buys, and Cebekhulu Linda were travelling in a white Polo to Polokwane.The vehicle was last se... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19776 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:57:15 +0200 Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power outage that caused massive traffic jams, delayed flights and a public transport system that came to an abrupt halt.Parts of France were also hit by the outage, but the power was restored within hours.Although the cause of the outage is currently unknown, officials have not ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack being the reason.Red Electrica, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19773 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:09:51 +0200 Almost 200 households have been evacuated due to the ongoing fires in Cape Town.The fire started on Friday in Tokai.Firefighting crews from the City of Cape Town have been on the fire line for two nights.Jermaine Carelse, a spokesperson for the City of Cape Town, gave an update on the fires on Monday morning.“Choppers will be airborne after an assessment. One female firefighter was injured and t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19770 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:49:39 +0200