https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 23 May 2025 22:29:28 +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 One of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse survivors, Virgina Giuffre, has committed suicide.The 41-year-old’s body was found in the Australian town of Neergabby where she lived.The news of her death was announced through a statement released to NBC News.“It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virgina passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia. She lost her life to su... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19768 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:52:24 +0200 Although controversial, Pope Francis’ famous ring is set to be destroyed because tradition dictates it.The late head of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.Since the first pope, St. Peter wore it during the 13th century, it’s been a tradition of all the pontiffs to wear what is known as the Fisherman’s Ring.Every pope receives its own unique seal that is etched ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19755 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:16:43 +0200 The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has proposed that physical boarding passes and passports must be replaced with digital travel credential (DTC) at airports across the world.This proposal includes airports in South Africa.The DTC will be available on a person’s cellphone and will make use of facial recognition technology as a verification tool.The ICAO hopes that it will enabl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19754 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:20 +0200 One of Britain’s most well-known retailers has been hit with a cyber incident.Marks & Spencer informed the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Tuesday that it has been managing a “cyber incident” for “the past few days”. It added that “minor, temporary changes” were made to its store operations.The notification to the LSE didn’t include details about the date of the incident or what... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19753 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:58:52 +0200 The VAT hike set to increase on 1 May has caused massive uproar among politicians, the public and the private sector.Now, after much deliberation it seems as if the hike could be reversed within two months. This is due to higher revenues in government’s 2025/2026 budget.According to a report in the Sunday Times, finance minister Enoch Godongwana has “responded positively” to an amended propo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19729 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:13:01 +0200 The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis has died. He was 88.Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced his death on Monday morning.“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.”The statement continued, saying: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19728 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:55:03 +0200 The Rovos Rail train has collided with a freight train in Zimbabwe operated by the Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway service.The incident took place in Zimbabwe’s southern town of Gwanda.The luxury train was on its way with 47 passengers to Victoria Falls for the Easter holiday. The route consists of 1,400 kilometres covered over three to four nights from Pretoria in South Africa to Bulawayo in Zimbab... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19726 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:44:21 +0200 A British-born teenager who died at the age of 15 from leukaemia is set to become a saint.Carlo Acutis’s body was moved to Assisi in Italy after he was entombed in Santa Maria Maggiore church. The process involves a wax mould of the person’s likeness placed over their body.In the casket currently on display, Acutis’s body is still wearing his blue tracksuit top, jeans and trainers.What led t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19725 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:28:49 +0200 With only two months to go before the festival was set to start, the Fyre Festival 2 has been cancelled.There was no official announcement or anything published on the festival’s website, but ticketholders were notified about their refund via an email sent to them, saying:“The event has been postponed, and a new date will be announced. We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announce... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19724 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:14:28 +0200 Four tourists have been confirmed dead after a cable car crash took place just south of the Italian town of Naples.The Mount Faito mountain cable car plunged to the ground after one of the cables supporting the car snapped.It’s been reported that two Britons and two Israelis were killed. But these reports haven’t been confirmed, and local reports suggested that the victims were three passenger... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19713 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:41:33 +0200 You might enter Google.co.za in your search bar, but you’ll get information from Google.com. Is it a fluke? No, it’s Google’s decision.The tech company recently announced that it plans to start redirecting people who use its country-specific domains, such as Google.co.za, to its main portal, Google.com.“Historically, as part of our process to provide localised results, we’ve used country... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19712 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:17:57 +0200 There’s fast. There’s Nürburgring fast. And then there’s manual GT3 fast. In an era where dual-clutch trickery and electronic wizardry dominate, Porsche just threw down a gauntlet lined in Alcantara and proved the old-school way is still a serious weapon. Enter the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 with the Weissach Package and a good old-fashioned 6-speed manual gearbox - now officially the fastest pro... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19711 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:02:40 +0200 Bentley’s luxury war machine just got a stealth-mode upgrade. The freshly launched Black Edition is now available across the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur lineups - and it’s as bold as it is blacked out. Limited to just 400 units worldwide, this rare breed of Bentley blends sinister styling with hybrid muscle and a chassis setup borrowed from the formidable GT Speed. Under t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19710 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:57:38 +0200 Upgrades at its factory in the Eastern Cape will mean Volkswagen will halt assembly for about a month.Ulrich Schwabe, VW Group Africa Production Director said it’s another step in the company’s upgrade project.“The planned work builds on the foundation of the installations performed in December 2024 during the plant’s annual shutdown.”The 25-day shutdown at the end of last year meant a l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19702 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:19:23 +0200 South African businessman and motivational speaker Vusi Thembekwayo is being sued by his former business partner for R13 million.Rovian Justin Naidoo claims that Thembekwayo owes him R8.7 million for finding Thembekwayo’s company, My Growth Fund Venture Partners, a good office rental deal.Naidoo also alleges that Thembekwayo owes him money for his services to the company.Not only is Naidoo claim... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19701 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:27:33 +0200 After being married for 12 years, Jo-Leen Geldenhuys is set to get married again. The 34-year-old is known on social media as Pink Pitbull and widely known for her polyamorous relationship with her husband and the man who’s set to become her second husband.Jo-Leen and Jack have been married for 12 years and share four children together. The couple recently separated after going through a difficu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19699 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:23:50 +0200 An international popstar, an award-winning journalist and Oprah’s bestie were just some of the women among the group of 5 who traveled into space.The group lifted off on a Blue Origin rocket from West Texas and headed for space.The crew consisted of international popstar Katy Perry, journalist and TV presenter Gayle King, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyn, an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19698 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:10:23 +0200 For the first time, the Queen Anne has docked in Cape Town harbour.The large cruise ship belongs to Cunard Line and offers travellers the chance to complete a world voyage. Arriving in Cape Town, the ship completed her maiden 107-night global journey.The journey started in January from Southampton and she called at 30 ports across 18 countries. The Queen Anne can accommodate 2 996 passengers ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19688 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:19:22 +0200 Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has given his stamp of approval on the private security amendments which could lead to members of private security firms not allowed to use guns.On the one hand, gun-control advocates are encouraging this, the security industry is up in arms.Although Mchunu has signed oof on the proposed amendments, the public is still welcome to comment on the matter.The private secur... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19687 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:54:46 +0200 What started as a very lonely book signing with only 10 people lining up to meet the author, has turned into a viral moment giving hope to those struggling.Author Jonathan Stanley set up a table and got ready to promote his book Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding.A mom and her four-year-old were inside the Barnes & Noble bookstore when they noticed th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19686 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:50:33 +0200 The American legislature has been introduced to what is known as the Afrikaner Act. The bill was introduced by US Congressman Troy Nehls who agrees with US President Donald Trump’s views relating to how Afrikaners are being treated in South Africa.President Trump has previously said that the treatment of Afrikaners in their own country is a human rights violation.In South Africa, the Expropriati... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19685 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:26:29 +0200 Gale force winds are expected to hit the northern parts of China as hundreds of flights have been cancelled and trains suspended. This includes the airport’s express subway.Winds of up to 150km/h are expected to continue through the weekend and will hit the capital Beijing. It’s set to become the strongest winds in Beijing for more than half a century.Historic sites and tourist attractions hav... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19684 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:36:34 +0200 Jillian Lauren, the American best-selling author, has been shot by police in Los Angeles.Police officers were trying to find three suspects who have fled the scene of a car accident when the incident took place.One of the suspects ended up on Lauren’s street where she lives. She is married to Scott Shriner, the bassist for the rock band Weezer.Local media reported that Lauren fired shots at one ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19683 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:15:08 +0200 What do you get when you cross the most outrageous V4 superbike Ducati’s ever built with the wildest hybrid hypercar Lamborghini’s ever produced? You get the Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini – the third installment in this no-holds-barred collaboration between two icons of Italian speed and design, and it's quite possibly the loudest, angriest love letter to Motor Valley ever written. Born fro... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19676 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:30:09 +0200 BMW Motorrad has pulled the wraps off the newest evolution of its roadster legend, the BMW R 1300 R - and this one’s not here to make friends. With sharper looks, harder-hitting performance and all the tech toys a modern rider could want, this new boxer-powered brute means business.“The new R 1300 R takes everything we loved about the old model and cranks it to eleven,” says Christof Lischka... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19674 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:30:14 +0200 Smaller towns have always been known for being a step behind larger towns, but things are about to change.Witsand, the tiny coastal town in the Western Cape, has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender.The town is known for its beautiful beaches and landscape, and now it’s also making a name for itself as one of the towns in South Africa becoming a hub for Bitcoin.Most merchants in the town have started... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19672 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:05:31 +0200 In a world of bespoke luxury, Bentley Dallas has raised the bar - and the vibes - with the unveiling of three spectacular Bentayga builds under a philanthropic banner called Victoris. Named after the Latin word for victory, this project isn’t just about next-level craftsmanship. It’s about making a real impact, with $75,000 in projected proceeds going directly to children’s charities across ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19671 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:08:19 +0200 Luxury car brand Volvo has announced that it plans to reduce the number of dealerships in South Africa.Volvo Cars South Africa (VCSA) said the number of dealerships will reduce from 19 to seven.According to VCSA, the decision was made as it forms part of a strategic realignment which aims to align the brand with global trends while also ensuring a better overall customer experience.With this, the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19666 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:27:53 +0200 Several European countries have issued travel warnings relating to Slovakia’s recent foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak.The country has reintroduced temporary border checks with neighbouring countries Austria and Hungary. The checks will come into effect on Tuesday 8 April until 8 May.Slovakia’s Interior Minister Matus Sutai Estok said the country’s police and emergency services are alrea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19663 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:28:08 +0200 It’s official, the Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cash has been crowned the World’s Best Blended Whisky.The judging panel at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards (WWA) hosted in London, praised the Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask.The proudly South African whisky beat competition from countries including Ireland, Japan, Scotland and America.The WWA takes place every year and an independent pa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19654 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:01:03 +0200 United States President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have caused Nintendo to cancel any pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the United States.The highly anticipated console was unveiled on Wednesday, just hours before Trump announced his new global tariffs.In a statement released by Nintendo, the company said it still intends to launch the console on 5 June, but pre-order plans will now have to ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19652 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:55:02 +0200 It’s not just another penthouse. It’s not just another skyscraper. And it’s definitely not just another view you’ll get when you buy this penthouse.The four-story home is situated right on top of the Steinway Tower, known as the world’s skinniest skyscraper. It’s located in New York and overlooks Central Park. The building was completed in 2022 and is built on the site which was once o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19651 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:42:05 +0200 London’s Metropolitan Police has announced that British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape and other sexual offenses against four women.The charges consist of one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, once count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault.The Met Police began an investigation into Brand in September 2023 after a joint investigation led by The S... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19650 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:26:27 +0200 From 2 April, citizens with European Union (EU) passports will be required to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).An ETA pre-clears you for entry into the United Kingdom before you arrive.The ETA is the Uk’s version of the United States’ ESTA. The ESTA is a mandatory, paid-for authorization to travel, with security clearance done beforehand.This is in stark contrast to what Europeans ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19640 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:05:10 +0200 The local automotive market is about to get a fresh dose of Chinese engineering as Jameel Motors steps in to distribute Changan Automobile vehicles across the country. That means more SUVs, sedans, pickups, and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) will soon be hitting our roads. But in a market that’s starting to flood with affordable imports, does this latest entry stand out? It may not stand out, but pe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19636 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:32:43 +0200 The high-performance car world is no stranger to fierce rivalries, but the latest head-to-head battle between the all-new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and the BMW M4 CS is a tantalizing clash of precision engineering and unbridled power. These two German icons bring very different approaches to the performance game, yet they’re remarkably well-matched when it comes to raw numbers. But which one truly... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19634 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:13:12 +0200 The accused murderer, Luigi Mangione, could be facing the death penalty if found guilty.The 26-year-old is accused of shooting and killing Brian Thompson in New York last year. Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealth Group’s insurance division.Thompson was killed in broad daylight after he left his office. A manhunt was launched, and Mangione was arrested a few days later.Now, US Attorney General P... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19632 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:34:36 +0200 A week of mourning will be observed in Myanmar as the death toll continues to rise following Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake.The deadly earthquake’s epicenter was close to the city of Mandalay, where rescuers have been able to free four people, including a pregnant woman and a girl, from collapsed buildings.The country’s military junta said search and rescue operations are continuing.The t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19626 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:56:19 +0200 Everyone loves a good comeback story, especially if it’s associated with childhood memories.When Tupperware announced that it would cease all production in December 2024, it truly marked the end of an era. This followed the American parent company’s decision to drastically scale back operations after it filed for bankruptcy in September 2024.A French businessman has bought Tupperware France an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19625 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:34:53 +0200 BMW Motorrad is back at it, and this time, they've reached into the archives, dusted off some legendary off-road DNA, and infused it with modern tech to create the all-new BMW R 12 G/S. A proper throwback to the iconic R 80 G/S, this machine is built to tear up trails, carve through twisties, and make you feel like an off-road hero - whether you’re actually good or just think you are. BMW’s hi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19622 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:34:31 +0200 A temporary side effect from a scheduled cancer treatment has led to Britain’s King Charles being hospitalised.Buckingham Palace was forced to cancel the monarch’s engagements planned for Thursday and Friday.“Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer, the King experienced temporary side-effect that required a short period of observation in hospital.”The 76-year-old is, h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19621 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:31:15 +0200 Cyclists in Cape Town are in an uproar after Garth Pasha was sentenced.Pasha was facing charges of attempted murder, reckless and negligent driving, and driving under the influence when he struck cyclist Dewald van der Westhuizen with his car in 2023.Pasha, who is a member of the South African Navy, hit van der Westhuizen while driving on Glencairn Main Road new Fish Hoek and drove off.Neil Robins... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19614 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:47:19 +0200 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Myanmar on Friday with devastating effects hitting neighbouring countries like Thailand, India, and Malaysia.The earthquake struck the just northwest of the city of Sagaing.The BBC reports that so far 1644 people have been killed in Myanmar, the country’s internationally-sanctioned military government said earlier on Saturday. In addition to this, 3408 people a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19613 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:13:46 +0200 Reports are doing the rounds that Rachel Kolisi has filed a CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration) complaint against The Kolisi Foundation, the charity that she co-founded with her now estranged husband Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.Soon after the news was announced that the pair were going to get a divorce, Rachel stepped down as the CEO. Now, Daily Maverick reports are a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19612 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:41:02 +0200 The Namibian government has revoked visa-free access to more than 30 countries. This includes the United States and the United Kingdom.The decision was taken by the Namibian cabinet in July 2024 and will come into effect on 1 April.The announcement was made by the newly inaugurated president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.Most European countries enjoyed the perks of not having to get visas when they visit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19611 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:29:20 +0200 While many countries try to avoid being under US President Donald Trump’s spotlight, Greenland has been reaping the rewards.Just recently, Trump announced that the US would like to buy Greenland. In December, Donald Trump Jr arrived in Greenland and it made international headlines. Soon after, the President increased his focus on Greenland and gave his reasons for wanting to buy the island.The D... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19604 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:28:32 +0200 A flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai had to turn around after it was discovered one of the pilots had forgotten their passport at home.This was announced by United Airlines, which commented on one of its Boeing 787s being forced to turn around two hours after take-off.The flight departed from Los Angeles on Saturday 22 March at around 14:00. There were 257 passengers and 13 crew members on board.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19599 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:29:45 +0200 Tech giant Google is planning to create 300,000 jobs in South Africa by 2030.This bold statement is backed up by the US-based company’s R1.7 trillion contribution to the South African economy.Google believes that South Africa can become the AI leader on the African continent and the global stage due to the country’s high number of young people and high unemployment rate.During a press conferen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19586 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:47:24 +0200 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its iconic Art Car Collection, BMW is sending some of the world’s most famous automotive canvases on a global journey. The BMW Art Car World Tour will span five continents, featuring an array of artistic masterpieces on wheels, and kicks off in Europe and Asia. The official launch took place at the “(R)EVOLUTION OF ART” event in Vienna, with five leg... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19583 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:20:14 +0200 At least seven international flights from Bali have been cancelled after the Indonesian island’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted.The eruption took place on Thursday and lasted for 11 minutes. Although no damage to nearby villages was reported, the volcano shot dark ash eight kilometres into the sky.The alert status of the twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores was raised to the hig... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19582 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:23:35 +0200 The 2025 West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show came to an abrupt end when an Impala jet crashed and burst into flames.The incident happened on Saturday in front of more than 2,000 spectators.The pilot has been identified as James O’Connell, a highly skilled and respected test pilot.O’Connell was performing a routine display that was meant to show the capabilities of the Impala Mark 1.Spectators flo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19580 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:56:07 +0200 Europe’s busiest airport was brought to a standstill on Thursday evening after it was closed and all flights cancelled. The airport, located in London, was closed due to a fire that burnt down an electricity substation.The substation is located in Hayes, the area surrounding the airport.It’s believed a back-up transformer failed, which caused the closure of the airport. In line with safety reg... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19579 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:34:31 +0200 BMW is well-known for creating brilliant adverts for special models and special occasions. For last year’s Superbowl, they released a 60-second ad showcasing the all-new generation of the iconic BMW 5 Series, featuring the debut of the groundbreaking BMW i5, the brand's first-ever 100% 5 Series. Titled "Talkin' Like Walken," the star-studded commercial brings together Hollywood legend Christophe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19576 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:55:10 +0200 Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76. The former F1 team owner died in Cape Town.In December, the Irishman revealed that he was suffering from prostate and bladder cancer which eventually spread to his pelvis and spine.The news was announced by his family: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entreprene... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19574 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:24:26 +0200 More than 60 years after former United States President John F Kennedy was shot, the classified Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) files relating to the killing have finally been released.The files were released recently after the Trump administration ordered the United States government to do so.Conspiracy theorists waited with bated breath to find out more about the case that has been a favourite... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19573 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:58:01 +0200 Few places on Earth are as synonymous with petrol-fueled madness as the Nürburgring Nordschleife. And few badges hold as much street cred in the world of hot hatches as those three red letters: GTI. This June, Volkswagen is bringing the two together in spectacular fashion, unveiling a brand-new GTI model while also fielding two track-honed Golf GTI Clubsport 24h racers in the gruelling ADAC 24-ho... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19572 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:06:37 +0200 Luxury brands all over the world are struggling against tough economic times and the car manufacturer Audi can feel the pinch.The luxury car manufacturer owned by Volkswagen, has announced that it will cut thousands of jobs over the next few years.Its German sites alone will be subject to 7,500 job cuts.The aim is to cut costs and the company said “economic conditions are becoming increasingly t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19567 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:37:40 +0200 An airline in the United States recently reported that a passenger on one of their flights from Atlanta to Los Angeles attacked another passenger by biting them.Soon after the Delta Airlines flight landed in Los Angeles, staff on board the plane submitted a report that they had to restrain an adult male after he bit one passenger and hit others.An ambulance was waiting for the restrained man at LA... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19566 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:06:01 +0200 Few racing series blend high-octane action with cutting-edge automotive technology quite like the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters - better known as DTM. Originally founded in 1984 as the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, the series quickly gained popularity for its fierce competition, pitting factory-backed teams from German powerhouses like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi against each other in some o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19564 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:40:11 +0200 A fake Rhode pop-up store in Johannesburg’s Mall of Africa has caused a massive viral uproar after being branded as fake.Several content creators flocked to the shopping centre in Midrand when the news broke that a pop-up shop selling Rhode beauty products have opened inside.Rhode is a beauty line recently launched by model Hailey Bieber.Fans innocently believed that the pop-up shop was the beau... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19556 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:41:58 +0200 Few motorcycle manufacturers embody the spirit of racing quite like Aprilia. Born in Noale, Italy, Aprilia started in the post-war era as a small bicycle manufacturer before making its mark in the motorcycle world. By the late 1960s, Aprilia had entered the off-road segment, but it was the 1970s that saw the brand pivot towards road racing, eventually becoming a dominant force in MotoGP and World ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19552 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:15:17 +0200 The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has advised that passengers should arrive at airports a bit earlier than usual due to a global technical issue affecting all check-in systems.The system has been giving problems worldwide with delays having been reported at most international airports.ACSA released a statement saying the airport check-in processes may take longer than usual, but technici... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19550 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:45:19 +0200 Experts say it’s been “coming for a very long time” so it was no surprise to them when Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi gazetted amended regulations regarding cannabis products in South Africa.The regulatory updates bans the import, manufacture and sale of any food containing cannabis and cannabis products.The notice specifies that the prohibition applies to any part of the plant or componen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19548 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:31:11 +0200 Time Out has announced its annual world’s best cities for food right now list and we’re all for it.How is this list put together? Time Out says they surveyed thousands of people around the world about food in their city. They asked locals to rate their city’s food scene across 18 different criteria, including quality, affordability and attributes from “family-friendly” to “experimental... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19547 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:56:20 +0200 BMW's M Division has a long history of delivering fire-breathing, high-performance machines, but how does the latest and greatest fare against its predecessors? To find out, we have the brand-new BMW M4 CS lining up against the F82 M4 CS, the iconic E92 M3, and the legendary E46 M3 in a quarter-mile drag race. Will the latest iteration of BMW’s mid-sized M car leave its ancestors in the dust, or... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19541 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:04:38 +0200 Bugatti’s racing pedigree just hit another milestone, and this one comes with an ear-splitting W16 roar. The first-ever customer drive event for the Bolide has taken place at Circuit Paul Ricard, giving owners the chance to finally experience the full-force brutality of their track-exclusive hypercars. These aren’t just any cars - they’re multimillion-dollar, precision-engineered beasts that... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19537 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:36:58 +0200 The Audi Q5 has long been the go-to choice for those seeking a premium SUV that blends everyday practicality with just enough style to keep things interesting. Since its debut in 2008, it has become one of Audi’s best-selling models globally. Now, the third generation of the Q5 lands in Southern Spain, showcasing its latest evolution in tech, comfort, and versatility. The Q5 entered the market i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19536 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:08:16 +0200 More city street names have been proposed for several streets in Johannesburg. The areas affected include Westbury, Eldorado Park, and Braamfontein.The city recently released a statement with more information about the proposed name changes.“Among the shortlist of proposed names is writer Don Mattera, together with sporting legend Donnie Gilmour.“Teenage shooting victim Nathaniel Julies has al... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19535 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:18:44 +0200 Local real estate giant Pam Golding Properties has been hit by a data breach. The breach has resulted in unauthorised access of the personal information on the group’s customer relationship (CRM) system.The company’s CRM contains highly confidential information like banking details, financial information and other documents belonging to their clients. A statement released by the group stressed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19534 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:08:20 +0200