https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:45:56 +0200 On 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation pulled the covers off something no one could have predicted would shake the automotive world to its core: the Mini. The vision of brilliant engineer Alec Issigonis, this tiny car rewrote the rulebook with its transverse engine and space-saving design. Compact, clever, and charismatic, the Mini was a cultural revolution on wheels. Fast forward 66 yea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20338 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:21:10 +0200 Acura has dusted off one of its most iconic badges, but the reborn RSX looks nothing like the tight, high-revving coupe that once carried the name. Instead, the RSX Prototype previews Acura’s next-generation all-electric model: a bold, coupe-styled performance SUV finished in an arresting Propulsion Yellow Pearl that drew serious attention at Monterey Car Week. The original RSX - and its close c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20337 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:34:40 +0200 After 18 years, Nissan has finally shut down production of the R35 GT-R - the longest-living generation of Godzilla and the car that redefined what a Japanese performance machine could be. The very last one, a Midnight Purple Premium edition T-Spec, has rolled off the Tochigi plant line and into the hands of a lucky customer in Japan. Just like that, an era ends. But what about the iconic GT-R nam... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20335 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:40:31 +0200 An unidentified man went missing on Sunday while surfing just off Bloubergstrand Beach.According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), eyewitnesses reported a man appearing to be in difficulty at around 13:20 on Sunday.The man was in the surf zone at the beach next to the Dolphin Beach Hotel.NSRI Melboksstrand’s station commander, Rowan Marais, the NSRI acted immediately.“NSRI Melkbosst... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20333 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:35:37 +0200 The memoir of the woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexual abuse will be published in October.Virginia Giuffre committed suicide in April when her body was discovered on her farm in Western Australia. She was 41.Giuffre rose to prominence when she accused the disgraced US financier of sexually abusing her and using her as a sex slave when she was a teenager.She als... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20332 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:22:08 +0200 Mercedes-AMG has never been shy about flexing, and with the new CONCEPT AMG GT XX, Affalterbach has just rewritten what’s possible for electric performance. This isn’t some shiny design study that’ll collect dust in a museum - it’s a rolling, howling, battery-fed proof of concept that’s already smashed records at the infamous Nardò test track in Italy. And when we say smashed, we mean o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20331 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:29:24 +0200 Volkswagen’s GTi has always been marketed and promoted as an affordable car with good power and handling, along with a decent amount of specs. Over the years, the GTi has improved significantly, with every model surpassing the one before. The iconic hatchback grew in physical size, and the powertrain improved exponentially, keeping the GTi as a favourite model for those seeking performance and f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20329 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:38:39 +0200 Erik and Lyle Menendez have been denied parole. The two brothers have been in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989.The decision to deny their parole was made in California on Friday after the pair appeared individually before a parole board.During the hearings, which lasted two days, the brothers were each questioned by panels and asked to share their thoughts and feelings regarding the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20328 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:53:30 +0200 Thousands of Ford models will be recalled across South Africa and some neighbouring countries.This comes after the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced a list of safety recalls.The safety issue comes from a software issue that could lead to the infotainment screen freezing or going black. This could potentially affect the rear-view camera and lead to safety issues.The recalled v... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20324 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:27:53 +0200 A rescued dog stole the heart of South Africans so much so that even government stepped in to save his life.Ons 2 August, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) rescued a Swiss dad, his daughter and their Labrador Achi from rough seas off East London. Their yacht couldn’t be saved.While the dad and his daughter could be housed and sorted out due to them having passports, Achi was a different s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20323 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:17:09 +0200 Postmen and delivery men worldwide aren’t always the most helpful people. But, to be fair, they often deliver hundreds of packages every single day and don’t always have the energy to get out of their delivery vans.But, one postman in Brisbane, Australia not only got out to put the package he had to deliver on the front steps of a house, he also did something very special.The postman noticed t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20320 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:18 +0200 South Africa’s biggest food manufacturer is recalling its Benny beef- and chicken-flavoured stock cubes.On Thursday, the company announced urged customers to return the cubes to their nearest retailers in order to receive a full refund.The reason for the recall has been stated as inaccurate labelling on packaging.The product in question is the stock cubes that are available in the 12, 24 and 48 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20319 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:46:37 +0200 Better safe than sorry. That was the thought behind US-based store Walmart when it decided to recall potentially radioactive shrimp.The shrimp was shipped in shipping containers from Indonesia. According to authorities, Caesium-137 was detected in the containers and the sample of shrimp tested.According to The Guardian, caesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions, including nuclear bombs, test... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20316 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:05:47 +0200 When it comes to hot hatches, few rivalries carry as much weight as Audi’s S3 and Volkswagen’s Golf R. They share DNA - both born of the VW Group MQB platform, both powered by variations of the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder - but they wear very different badges and play to slightly different crowds. The question is, which one gives you more for your money in 2025? On paper, the Aud... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20312 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:40:17 +0200 If standing in a line at the till when buying groceries isn’t your thing, your life is about to get much better.Shoprite Checkers has recently announced the launch of a new high-tech smart trolley. At first, the trolley will only be a pilot that will allow shoppers to scan items, track a live basket, and check out.Called the Xpress Trolley, it’ll allow shoppers to scan and bag items as they wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20310 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:01:43 +0200 Opel has pulled the wraps off something very different at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich - the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a concept that straddles two worlds: the show floor and the digital racetrack. Not only does it preview the future of Opel’s performance-oriented GSE sub-brand, but soon, anyone with a copy of Gran Turismo 7 will get to drive it flat-out, no invitation-only exclusivity requi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20306 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:43:22 +0200 The original Ford Supervan was first seen at Brands Hatch in 1971 and was based on a 3rd-generation Ford Transit from the outside. Inside it was completely custom, basically a cage of sorts with a 5.0-litre V8 sourced from the GT40 and this was mated to a four-on-the-floor 4-speed transmission, and all 435 hp was directed at oversized rear rubber. It was the looks of the van that garnered worldwid... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20305 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:44:07 +0200 Several international airlines have made the decision to ban the use of portable chargers or power banks on board.This comes after an Emirates Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing because of an overheated power bank that filled the passenger cabin with smoke.The first airline to do so, Emirates, has said the banning of these portable chargers and power banks will come into effect on 1 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20304 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:24:46 +0200 Bentley used one of the most exclusive automotive stages in the world to unveil its latest design vision, the EXP 15, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week. While not intended for production, the concept grand tourer offers a mad preview of Bentley’s evolving design language, particularly as they prepares for its first fully electric car. EXP 15 is a massive thing th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20301 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:13:56 +0200 Even though they’re both in the same country, two German states are fighting over who invented the famous Bratwurst sausage.Bavaria and Thuringia are both claiming to have invented the sausage and it’s all because of a document discovered by historians.Until now, modern history believes the Wurstkuch tavern in Bavaria is “the oldest Bratwurst stand in the world." The Wurstkuchl tavern is loc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20286 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:58:23 +0200 While millions of children were falling in love with a song called Baby Shark by the band Pinkfong, an American songwriter had mixed emotions.According to Johnny Only, real name Jonathan Wright, Pinkfong plagiarised his earlier version of Baby Shark.Wright was so sure of his case that he took the matter to South Korea’s Supreme Court, where he accused Pinkfong of plagiarism.On Thursday, the cour... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20284 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:47:17 +0200 After 24 years, Volkswagen South Africa has announced that it plans to discontinue production of its Touareg.The popular SUV was first launched in 2002 at the same time as the Porsche Cayenne.Production of the premium SUV is set to end in 2026.In 2002, Volkswagen said the Touareg fulfilled the German car manufacturer’s dream of entering the luxury car market with upmarket models. At the time, it... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20283 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:34:57 +0200 A large-scale search has been launched for the missing pilot whose plane crashed in Durban on Thursday.The light aircraft was participating in an airshow in Durban when the incident occurred. According to the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID), the incident happened near the Suncoast Casino.“The accident occurred at approximately 13:45 when the ZS-AEC Extra 300 aircraft that wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20282 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:22:56 +0200 Another Chinese car brand is headed to our shores. Leapmotor was founded in China in 2015, but only sold its first vehicle in 2019.Soon after that, Stellantis bought a 20% stake in Leapmotor and ventured into the European markets. If the name Stellantis sounds familiar, it’s because it also owns other car brands like Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Citroen, Opel, Jeep, Maserati, and Peugeot.All these brands a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20281 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:44:18 +0200 There are exotic cars. There are hypercars. And then there are machines so wild, so uncompromising, they feel like they’ve fallen out of a parallel universe where the only law is speed. The Apollo Intensa Emozione - Italian for Intense Emotion - lives firmly in that last category, and the example now headed to auction might just be the most visually hypnotic of them all. They call it the Ocean D... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20278 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:16:27 +0200 There are fast cars, and then there’s Koenigsegg. On 7 August 2025, at the Örebro airfield in Sweden, the Swedish hypercar brand once again proved that its founder, Christian von Koenigsegg, is a man who treats physics as more of a suggestion than a rule. The weapon of choice? The Jesko Absolut - the most slippery, speed-focused creation ever to roll out of Ängelholm. Factory test driver Marku... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20276 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:50:38 +0200 For the first time in five years, the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) has been reopened.This comes after mounting pressure from authors, academics, residents and civil society groups. The library was closed in May 2021 by the city, blaming structural issues.The building that houses the library is 88 years old. It contains more than 1.5 million books and boats with six specialist libraries as well ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20272 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:21:42 +0200 Thinking of getting away from it all? Wales might just have what you’re looking for.An island called Thorne Island offers around 2.5 acres of private property with a fort built between 1852 and 1854, a helipad, a covered rooftop bar with a games room, and an office with a sea view.The island used to serve as a barracks, but now the former fort, which was built to house 100 men, has been converte... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20265 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:45:11 +0200 Whether you’re on his side or not, it seems as if US President Donald Trump will move you to where he prefers. That’s the rumour doing the rounds as White House staff have been instructed to move the portraits of certain former presidents.It’s obvious that there’s no love lost between Trump and former President Barack Obama, but now Trump has made his opinion of Obama obvious by moving his... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20264 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:43:36 +0200 When the Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé was first announced in 2016, it sounded like something dreamt up by a sci-fi screenwriter. By the time the first example reached a customer in late 2021, the motoring elite had taken notice - and they wanted in. Limited to just 150 units worldwide, the Valkyrie instantly became one of the most exclusive hypercars on the planet. Most have been spotted in the no... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20261 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:03:13 +0200 A biography of Prince Andrew is expected to show the dark side of one of the members of the British royal family.The book is titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York and is written by Andrew Lownie.The book depicts Prince Andrew as arrogant and maps out his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.This isn’t the first time that Lownie has written books that have changed the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20260 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:01:34 +0200 Three people were wounded when a 17-year-old opened fire in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday. Several others had to be taken to the hospital to attend to their injuries.A video was shared on social media showing people screaming and running away from the scene at around 1:20 AM. Some police officers could also be seen surrounding a car while others attended to the wounded on the ground.T... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20259 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:48:31 +0200 A massive financial boost of $1 million (R17.7 million) from Google has given the University of Pretoria the funds to invest in its African Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI).The AfriDSAI institute is located at the University, and it’s a place where technologists, researchers and communities can get together to increase the efforts of data science and AI on the Afr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20253 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:13:04 +0200 Volkswagen’s newest premium SUV is ready to make its mark - the all-new Tayron is now available for pre-order, bringing style, space, and cutting-edge tech to South African roads. Positioned between the Tiguan and the flagship Touareg, the Tayron combines seven-seat practicality with sharp, modern design and a cabin dripping in premium detail. Whether it’s the city commute or a weekend escape,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20251 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:34:44 +0200 The wait is over! The Corvette Stingray - America’s most celebrated sports car - has finally arrived in South Africa, officially in factory-built right-hand drive for the very first time. Available exclusively through CVH Auto Group, this is the chance for local performance enthusiasts to own a slice of true motoring legend. This is no conversion, no compromise - it’s the real deal, engineered... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20250 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:07:03 +0200 The body of a 19-year-old Stellenbosch University student was found in his room at Dagbreek student residence. The cause of his death is meningococcal meningitis. Chris Scheffer’s cause of death has sparked urgent health warnings as the deadly bacterial infection is spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing utensils and drinks.According to the National Institute for Communicabl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20240 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:26:53 +0200 At least four people have been killed and dozens are missing after flash floods hit a village in India located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains.A sudden and intense rainfall led to massive amounts of water sweeping through the town of Dharali in the country Uttarakhand state on Tuesday.Numerous houses, hotels and shops were washed away when the flood hit the village. By Tuesday night, the ch... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20239 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:07:06 +0200 On Monday morning, the burnt body of a woman was found near the Waltloo train station on Monday. While the matter is serious, it’s now also the reason why many in the capital city are fearing the dreaded news that a serial killer is on the loose.Since June. Five bodies have been found murdered in Pretoria East. Four of the bodies were discovered along a railway line, while another was found part... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20238 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:44:59 +0200 Bentley Motors returns to Monterey Car Week in true grand touring style, showcasing the best of its heritage, craftsmanship, and electrified future in a series of high-profile unveilings and immersive experiences across California’s famed peninsula. From the debut of the stunning EXP 15 concept car to the U.S. public premieres of its fourth-generation Continental GT and Flying Spur hybrids, Bent... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20236 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:23:58 +0200 More than 7,000 cases of the chikungunya virus have been reported in China since July. This has prompted authorities in the country’s Guangdong province to implement measures similar to those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The virus, which is usually found in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa, is very rare in China.Those who have tested positive for the virus are required to stay in the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20234 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:07:36 +0200 The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has issued a request to the public asking them to donate their unwanted pets. While many initially thought the idea was to expand the zoo’s number of animals, it soon turned out that the zoo hopes to feed its predators.The zoo is home to predators that follow a carnivorous diet, such as the European lynx, the Sumatran tiger, and the Asiatic lion.On their Facebook page,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20233 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:56:51 +0200 The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (AARTO) has been gazetted. This means its set to come into effect on 1 December.President Ramaphosa signed the Proclamation on Friday.While the Act will come into effect in major municipalities in 2025, the remaining sections of the Act will only take effect on 1 September 2026. These sections are believed to include the demeri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20232 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:45 +0200 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that South Africa should brace itself for snowfall, disruptive coastal swells and damaging winds this week.Several Yellow Level 1 warnings have been issued for the above, as well as interior winds.The first cold front was set to hit the Western Cape on Monday morning with gale-force winds and sea swells up to 5.5 metres. This was followed by the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20231 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:49:05 +0200 In the beginning, cars were either sedans or trucks. Then someone had a bright idea: what if we mashed them together, jacked up the ride height, added four-wheel drive and enough space for a family picnic... inside the car? Enter the world of the Sports Utility Vehicle, a segment born out of necessity, raised by off-roaders, and perfected by marketers. The roots of the SUV go deep into World War I... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20230 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:15:56 +0200 Four decades ago, Suzuki kicked the door down in the motorbike world with a machine that was light, fast, and race-ready straight from the showroom floor. The GSX-R series moved the goalposts and set a new standard for what a superbike could be. Welcome to 40 years of tyre-shredding, apex-hunting, knee-dragging brilliance.The Birth of a Legend – 1985: GSX-R750When the original GSX-R750 launched ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20229 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:34:18 +0200 When BMW launched the M2, it wasn’t just another performance coupe; it was a callback, a nod to the classic M3s of old. A machine that focused on driving joy first, spec sheet flexing second. To understand the M2 properly, we need to take it just one step back to the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupé. Not officially called an M1 (out of respect for the iconic mid-engined ‘70s M1 supercar), the 1M was... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20227 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:38:59 +0200 South Africa’s most expensive house has been sold for an eyewatering R157 500 000. A local buyer bought Number 5 Nettleton Road in Clifton.The house is situated in what is known as the crown jewel of the local real estate scene. Clifton is famous for its exquisite real estate due to its location and breathtaking views.The mansion features five en-suite bedrooms and two self-contained staff ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20219 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:57:07 +0200 After 12 years, the FlySafair strike is finally over.The strike, noted as the longest pilot strike in South African history, was based on the ongoing battle between the airline and its pilots about the rosters.Trade union Solidarity represented most of the pilots while the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) facilitated the proposed settlement. Helgard Cronje, Deputy Gene... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20218 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:42:27 +0200 A carnival ride in Saudi Arabia collapsed, leading to 23 people being injured. Three of the injuries have been confirmed as critical.The accident took place on Wednesday at an amusement park located in Taif, an area in the Al-Hada near the city of Jeddah. A video has been circulated on several news outlets’ websites as well as social media.The ride, called the 360 Big Pendulum, snapped in two wh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20217 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:22:53 +0200 In the world of performance motoring, few names command instant respect quite like Chris Harris and Max Verstappen. One is a precision storyteller with an unmatched feel for sideways motion; the other, a Formula 1 phenom whose racing instinct borders on supernatural. Chris Harris, motoring journalist, YouTube pioneer, and lead presenter of BBC’s Top Gear, has made a career out of pushing cars to... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20216 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:22:34 +0200 An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the coast of Russia on Wednesday, which led authorities in Hawaii to announce a tsunami warning for the entire island.The warning forced cruise ships anchored in Hawaii to leave earlier, leaving some passengers behind.A tourist group was visiting Volcanoes National Park when their tour operator informed them that their ship was leaving. Even with th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20208 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:02 +0200 BMW doesn’t mess around when it decides to slap a CS badge on a car, and it definitely doesn’t when that badge lands on the back of a Touring. What you’re looking at here is the all-new BMW M3 CS Touring - and it’s not just a fast wagon, it’s officially the fastest production wagon ever to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With a blistering lap time of 7 minutes and 5.03 seconds around ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20205 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:04:49 +0200 Wheels are one of the few things every car shares, from the slowest entry-level budget-beaters to the most expensive hypercars; they’ve always been there, but they’ve come a long way since the dawn of motoring. From solid wooden circles to featherweight carbon-fibre marvels, wheels have evolved dramatically, driven by innovation in materials, performance, safety, and style. The earliest “car... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20204 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:09 +0200 Jeffrey Epstein’s confidant and co-accused Ghislaine Maxwell has instructed her attorneys that she’s willing to testify before Congress in the United States.But her attorneys have added a list of terms and conditions along with specific demands.Epstein, who was found guilty, was murdered while in prison, but Maxwell, who is also serving time after being found guilty. She is still in prison.She... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20203 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:31:09 +0200 If you’re a fan of the galaxy and all the beauty it has to offer, you’ll love the night sky this week.According to the American Meteor Society, two meteor showers will take place this week: The Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquariids. These meteors are expected to appear often, with three to five per hour predicted.The Alpha Capricornids meteor shower, which forms part of the Capri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20202 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:14:13 +0200 In the world of motorsport and motorcycling, helmets are the unsung heroes. They’ve saved countless lives, evolved with racing tech, and even become style icons in their own right. But how did we get from flimsy leather caps to the advanced carbon fibre cocoons of today? Let’s take a high-speed trip through the history of helmets - and dig into the key differences between motorcycle and car ra... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20201 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:09:55 +0200 A man entered an office tower in Manhattan on Tuesday and killed four people with a semi-automatic rifle.The shooter has been identified as 27-year-old Las Vegas resident Shane Tamura. It’s been reported that Tamura has a history of mental illness.According to New York Mayor Eric Adams, the shooter shot himself in the chest after killing four people. He carried a note with him blaming the Nation... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20199 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:08:18 +0200 At least three people have died after a train crash in Germany.The train derailed in the southwestern part of the country near the town of Riedlingen, according to a statement released by Ulm police."According to current investigations, three people were killed and other passengers were seriously injured." At the time of the crash, the train was carrying around 100 passengers. Two of the carr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20198 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:44:46 +0200 “Mustang GTD shatters every preconceived notion of a supercar. This is a new approach for us. We didn’t engineer a road car for the track; we created a race car for the road. Mustang GTD takes racing technology from our Mustang GT3 race car, wraps it in a carbon fibre Mustang body and unleashes it for the street,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO.  As you would have noticed when w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20197 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:53:28 +0200 There’s something about a limousine that instantly signals status. Maybe it’s the way it glides silently through traffic, or the tinted windows that separate its passengers from the rest of the world. Whatever the reason, limousines have long been the chosen transport for the rich, the famous, and the powerful. But where did they come from, who built the first one, and what are some of the mos... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20191 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:45:16 +0200 The contract of Aviation Coordination Services (ACS), the third-party operator responsible for the screening of hold baggage at OR Tambo International Airport, has been terminated.This was announced by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) after it came alight that a passenger who was carrying two training hand grenades with them in their checked baggage managed to get through.The hand grenades wer... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20189 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:12:47 +0200 A 22-count defamation lawsuit has been filed by the French president Emmanuel Macron and his Brigitte.The lawsuit, field in the United States, is against Candace Owens, the right-wing podcaster who claims Brigitte could be a man.According to a statement by Tom Clare, the Macrons’ lawyer, the lawsuit alleges that Owens has broadcast “a relentless year-long campaign of defamation against the Mac... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20182 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:32:58 +0200 Office blocks, warehouses and factories around the world have long been turned into residential apartments. With so many employees working form home or even just hybrid, office space has become a wasted space since the pandemic. But the conversion trend is one that Johannesburg property developers are fully embracing now.Redefine Properties recently announced that it has sold one of its biggest of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20179 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:19:30 +0200 If the Range Rover Sport wasn't already the benchmark for luxury-meets-performance SUVs, it's now getting an even more exclusive edge. Welcome to SV Bespoke – the brand’s in-house personalisation programme, which, for the first time, is being extended to the Range Rover Sport lineup. Tenderpreneurs rejoice! After a successful debut for the full-size Range Rover in 2023, SV Bespoke now opens th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20178 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:46:50 +0200 Esperienza Giro (Italian for “Experience Tour”) is a global, invitation‑only driving program created by Lamborghini for its owners. These events blend scenic, multi‑day road trips with luxury hospitality, fine dining, local culture, art, and brand storytelling. Participants follow curated routes in convoys of Lamborghinis, often touring iconic landscapes while enjoying immersive lifestyle ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20177 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:47:40 +0200 If Sentech gives the nod, the SABC faces the possibility of a blackout.That’s the warning SABC CEO Nomsa Chabeli gave during the sitting of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies.She said the reason was due to the SABC’s unpaid debt.“Because of the legacy debt from Sentech, we are at a point where they have indicated that ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20176 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:40:20 +0200 A typhoon has made landfall in several countries across Southeast Asia leaving several people dead and displacing thousands.Wipha hit the Philippines Monday at 10:00 and on Tuesday reached maximum winds of 102km/h. The capital city of Hanoi was nearly empty as residents moved inland to try and avoid the storm. Most businesses were closed and government officials warned people stay inside if the bu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20174 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:48:36 +0200 Say hello to the all-new BMW M2 CS - the compact coupe that's just ripped the script and written a whole new chapter in the M car playbook. Based on the second-generation M2, already a precision tool in its own right, the CS treatment transforms it into a stripped, sharpened, and seriously souped-up version built for one thing: maximum driving thrills. This isn’t just a flashier trim or a softwa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20173 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:41:20 +0200 In a result that reads like rally fan fiction, Oliver Solberg stormed to a breathtaking victory at Rally Estonia - his first-ever win in the top class of the FIA World Rally Championship and the 100th for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in WRC history. Not bad for a comeback kid making his first Rally1 start in nearly two years. The 23-year-old Swede, son of 2003 WRC champ Petter Solberg, delivered a flawless... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20170 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:17:41 +0200 For 25 years, the Ariel Atom has been punching holes in the performance car world, defying convention with an engineering-first, less-is-more ethos that’s made it one of the most extreme driving machines on the planet. Now, to celebrate the car’s silver anniversary - and the company’s 154-year legacy - Ariel has revealed the wildest, fastest, and most exclusive Atom ever: the Atom 4RR. With ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20169 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:40:28 +0200 The Bugatti Bollide is many things - brutal, beautiful, and built with one purpose: domination on the racetrack. It’s not just another ultra-exclusive hypercar; it’s a distilled, track-focused monster born from the DNA of the Chiron, engineered to stretch the limits of what’s possible with four wheels and a W16. And now, Bugatti is taking things even further - not by making the Bollide more ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20168 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:45:58 +0200 An aircraft belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force has crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka. So far, at least 20 people have died and 171 have been injured. The pilot was among those who died.Labelled the country’s deadliest air incident in recent memory, the crash took place at Milestone School and College.Most of those injured are students who were attending classes at the school.The BAF ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20160 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:58:16 +0200 Johannesburg residents are up in arms over the city’s beloved green areas that could go up for sale.eNCA reports that a report regarding public participation and possible sale of the properties is expected to be tabled at the Johannesburg council for approval this month.According to the motion, the area for sale is merely listed as Marks Park.Marks Park is a 173-hectare farm that includes Melvil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20159 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:40:49 +0200 After months of intense development and track testing, Porsche Motorsport is almost ready to lift the covers on its next one-make racing weapon - the new Porsche 911 Cup car, based on the recently updated 992.2-generation 911. This latest iteration is set to make its global debut in mid-2025 and will hit the grid in anger starting with the 2026 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and select Carrera Cup champ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20158 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:21:54 +0200 Land Rover has officially fired the starting gun on a new off-road era with the reveal of the Defender Dakar D7X-R prototype, which made its global public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This highly modified, race-bred Defender 110 was put through its paces on the famous hillclimb and the gnarly Off-Road Arena across all four days of the festival - giving the world a proper taste of ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20157 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:11:40 +0200 If you’re planning to visit the United States, you might want to add another fee to your visa budget.President Donald Trump’s recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act requires visitors to the country to pay a visa integrity fee in addition to all the other visa fees required.The fee will be applicable to all visitors who require non-immigrant visas to enter and can’t be waived.The fee of ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20150 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:54:45 +0200 A union representing FlySafair pilots has warned that they’ve secured a strike certificate if their demands aren’t met.The pilots of the low-cost South African airline are demanding a higher pay increase and have raised concerns over a new rostering system. According to them, the new system cuts into their leave and rest time.Most of the pilots are represented by the union Solidarity.FlySafair... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20147 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:11:47 +0200 Parts of Kramerville in Johannesburg came to a standstill on Tuesday due to a protest by e-hailing drivers.Drivers from Uber and Bolt came together near the Uber Greenlight Hub and marched to Uber’s South African headquarters in Parktown.According to reports, the drivers protested against ongoing issues like Uber’s unprofitable fares and commission percentages.The commission percentages have b... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20144 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:03:37 +0200 The R71 in Magoebaskloof was closed earlier today due to a gas explosion.The Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo has urged travellers to avoid the area.The explosion happened on the R71 just above Ruskamp when a truck carrying gas cylinders crashed and caught fire. The truck was travelling from Tzaneen to Polokwane.SA Trucker reports that the truck smashed through a barrier and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20143 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:43:18 +0200 Birkin bags are known to be exclusive and expensive. They’re often seen as an investment and therefore handled with care. But, at an auction on Thursday, a scuffed, scratched and stained Birkin sold for a whopping $8.2 million.Why? Because it was the original Birkin, designed by the fashion house Hermès, for the inspiration behind the bag, Jane Birkin.Birkin was a British actor and singer who u... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20137 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:56:23 +0200 Brace yourself, Johannesburg. Water disruptions of up to four days are being planned.Rand Water has announced that parts of the city are expected to be without running water for up to four days.Planned maintenance will start from Tuesday 15 July and carry on until Friday 18 July.The maintenance will affect areas supplied by the Sandton and Midrand systems as well as the Alexander Park, Linksfield ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20126 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:16:38 +0200 The EFF has vowed to “never allow” Starling to be launched in South Africa.Starlink, the satellite service owned by Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk, has repeatedly said it is keen to invest in the country. But, Musk has made it clear that he refuses to sell 30% of the company’s equity in its South African operation, saying he objects to the rules that prevent him from launching Starlink ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20124 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:50:39 +0200 To increase South Africa’s appeal as a filming location and events hub, the Department of Home Affairs has announced the launch of two new visas.The Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES) visa is specifically aimed at simplifying visa access for film production companies, while the Meetings, Events, Exhibitions and Tourism Scheme (MEETS) visa will ensure that visa applications fo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20123 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:05:55 +0200 The South African coffee brand Plato Coffee is launching its own training academy in Cape Town.The new facility will open in September on Canterbury Street in District Six.Plato Coffee was founded by brothers Stephan and Petrus Bredell in 2019. They opened their first shop in a container in Centurion and began trading under an informal licence.Petrus ran the day-to-day operations while Stephan was... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20122 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:53:54 +0200 Just days before her 21st birthday, Paige Bell was found dead in the engine room of a yacht in the Bahamas. Her body was discovered on 3 July. The superyacht, Far From It, was moored in Harbour Island, Bahamas.It was evident that Bell’s throat was slit and there were signs of a struggle. Her body was partially undressed.Bell, who hails from Durban, worked on the yacht. Her colleague, a Mexican n... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20121 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:27:20 +0200 Temu has announced that South African shoppers can now expect deliveries to only take a maximum of two days.That’s because the Chinese based online shop has launched a local warehouse in South Africa.Temu only launched 18 months ago but has been well supported by South Africans since its launch. The app offers discounted goods imported directly from China through local logistics partners like Bu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20120 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:41:05 +0200 If everything goes to plan, you’ll soon be able to have your new ID delivered to your home without every visiting a branch of the Department of Home Affairs.During his address in parliament earlier this week, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the system will be called Home Affairs @home.This revolutionary system will allow the public to access services from anywhere in the world, even if... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20119 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:24:46 +0200 What do you give to someone who already has everything, including one of Ferrari’s 599 Daytona SP3s? Easy. You give them the number 599+1. And it’s not just a cheeky nod to exclusivity - it’s a one-off machine, built for a cause. Set to go under the hammer with RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week 2025, this ultra-rare Tailor Made Ferrari Daytona SP3 is Ferrari’s way of going all-in for... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20099 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:35:30 +0200 What happens when a bunch of petrolheads from BMW Motorrad get free rein to build the ultimate sprint racer? You get the BMW R 1300 R “TITAN” – a custom bike that looks like it was carved from raw aggression and built to annihilate finish lines. This no basic concept from a slick marketing agency or a commission for a high-profile client, oh no, this is a homegrown effort from within BMW Mot... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20097 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:47:12 +0200 A man has died at the Milan Bergamo Airport in Italy after he was sucked into a plane engine and died.Flights were grounded for several hours as police had to investigate the scene.It’s believed the man, who wasn’t onboard the plane or affiliated with the airline, ran onto the tarmac and was sucked into the engine of the place. The plane was preparing for take-off.The plane, an Airbus A319, be... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20096 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:59:13 +0200 The red wall in Bryanston has caused quite the stir in the affluent Johannesburg suburb. While many loved it, most people complained about the colour of the wall and how anyone would allow it to happen without the neighbourhood’s consent.Rumours were doing the rounds that it might be the headquarters for controversial political party EFF, or the new red-light district of the city.Well, it’s no... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20094 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:34:44 +0200 To speed up service delivery and eliminate long queues, the Department of Home Affairs have launched self-service kiosks.According to Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuzua, the public will be able to reprint their birth, death, and marriage certificates at these kiosks without needing to engage with any other touchpoints.“We are on track with self-service kiosks as part of our digital transformation jo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20093 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:00:04 +0200 For the first time in more than 100 years, the River Seine in Paris is open to swimmers.The river went through a thorough cleaning process for the Paris 2024 Olympics when open water swim events were held in the famous river.The cleaning process remained in tact and the city of Paris kept its promise that locals will be able to swim once again in their beloved river.On Saturday morning at 08:00 lo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20085 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:21:01 +0200 SA Rugby has announced the opening of the first ever Springbok retail store. As well as an online shop, the Springbok store opened in Sandton City, Johannesburg.Mark Alexander, president of the SA Rugby Union, said the group set a goal at the start of 2024 to give South Africans and tourists alike more of the beloved national brand off the field and the timing is finally right.“If you’re in th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20084 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:53:54 +0200 Who knew that painting a wall could results in the talk of the town? And the chance to win R50,000 in cash?The wall in question is located on the corner of Grosvenor and Bryanston Drive in Bryanston, Johannesburg.A couple of weeks ago, a few men showed up and painted the wall bright red. Bryanston’s WhatsApp groups exploded.People wanted to know who painted it, why they painted it and what is th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20077 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:27:08 +0200 South Africa’s only privately owned and operated airport, Lanseria International Airport, is getting ready for some major upgrades.The upgrades will give the airport the chance to compete with other airports like OR Tambo International Airport.Currently, Lanseria handles around 1.9 million passengers annually. This number is expected to grow to more than 4 million by 2032 and 6 million by 2037.T... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20076 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:06:19 +0200 The Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of another one of their luxury hotels in South Africa.The Park Hyatt Rosebank is a partnership between the Hyatt Hotels Corporation and the Millat Group.The hotel offers 31 luxury rooms, one of the smallest offerings from the wider group. The rooms offer art themes including safari, trees, sea algae, forest, explorer, and leaves as a nod to So... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20075 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:28:14 +0200 It might not be the winter wonderland everyone hopes for, but there might be some snow falling in Gauteng tomorrow.Due to cold clouds and a drop in freezing levels across the eastern parts of the country, residents could expect the possibility of sleet over southern Gauteng. Snow has been predicted for the Drakensberg mountains.If the snow doesn’t fall, residents can at least expect some rain ea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20074 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:08:26 +0200 Model cars have always been a thing - from childhood playthings to display-case shelf candy for the grown-up petrolhead. But then there’s Amalgam. These folks don’t just build model cars; they craft bespoke, art-grade scale replicas of some of the world’s most exotic machines. And with prices often tipping over into full-size car territory, they’ve earned their rep as the world’s top nam... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20073 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:54:46 +0200 This isn’t just any McLaren collection - it’s the McLaren collection. The most complete, most exclusive, most obsessively curated fleet of McLaren road cars ever assembled. And it belonged to a man who didn’t just love McLaren - he helped build the brand it into the powerhouse it is today. Now, following his passing in 2021, the Mansour Ojjeh Collection is heading to auction. And to be blunt... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20072 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:14:29 +0200