https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:04:45 +0200 Google has made it clear: It won’t sell Chrome.This comes after the United States Department of Justice proposed the idea to a judge.In August, a judge ruled that Google operates an online search monopoly and proposed the report.Chrome is the world’s most used browser with a market share of 64.61%.Google is the default search engine in Chrome, many smartphone browsers and Safari on iPhones.In ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18999 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:14:25 +0200 The Department of Basic Education has been issued an enforcement notice not to publish the 2024 NSC results in the media.The instruction comes from the Information Regulator (IR) and is based on the Protection of Personal Information Act which prohibits the publication of personal information without a person’s consent.If the person is a minor, the person’s legal guardian or parents have to gi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18998 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:03:08 +0200 A nine-hour power outage on two separate days is being planned by Eskom. This means parts of Snake Park in Soweto will be without power for the duration of the planned maintenance.The maintenance is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19 November and Wednesday 20 November. On both days, the maintenance will take place from 09:00 to 18:00.The planned maintenance will be conducted on the distribution... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18990 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:02:32 +0200 The recent elections in the United States might have left a bad taste in the mouths of half of the population, but the US Postal Service hopes to turn this around.The Postal Service has announced that it will be releasing a Betty White stamp. Come on, who doesn’t like Betty White?The Golden Girls actress will grace a 2025 Forever stamp.In their announcement, the Postal Service said: “An icon o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18988 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:55:22 +0200 In a bid to increase the country’s birth rate, Russia will soon ban families without children from appearing on TV, and in films, advertisements or textbooks.The country’s birth rate is at its lowest level in 25 years. The current population is estimated to be about 144 million. That’s 2.5% less than the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian parl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18987 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:53:13 +0200 Local tourist authorities on the South Asia island of Bali have warned travellers to the island that they should anticipate travel cancellations, re-routing, or delays in the coming weeks.This is because the volcano Mount Lewotoi Lake Laki is in the process of erupting.Although health officials have confirmed that there is no public health risk in Bali Province, the advice given is that travelling... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18986 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:51:18 +0200 The Audi TT, a nameplate synonymous with groundbreaking design and engineering, bid its final farewell in November of 2023 after 25 years and three generations of automotive excellence. The TT featured a design inspired by Bauhaus principles coupled with cutting-edge technology.  Introduced as a concept at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Audi TT captivated the motoring world with its minim... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18980 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:44:16 +0200 When internal combustion engines became mainstream in the late 1800s, the need for clean air to maintain engine efficiency was recognized by the builders and mechanics of the day. The earliest engines often ran without any kind of filtration, relying on manual cleaning of intakes, but when it was found that dust and debris would cause engine wear, reduced performance and more frequent maintenance ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18973 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:32:49 +0200 Automobili Lamborghini has just introduced the one-of-a-kind Revuelto Opera Unica during its Lamborghini Esperienza Arte event in Shanghai, hosted at U-TANK No.5 in the city's dynamic West Bund district. Crafted by Lamborghini Centro Stile in collaboration with the Ad Personam personalisation team, this absolutely stunning masterpiece highlights Lamborghini's artistry and power while pushing the l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18972 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:17:46 +0200 Bugatti’s relentless drive for performance has reached another world-record pinnacle. With a blistering top speed of 453.91 km/h, the W16 Mistral now holds the title as the fastest open-top car ever - a new chapter in Bugatti’s legendary history of speed and innovation. Don’t you love how these companies choose certain metrics to make things sound more impressive? When they quote power, they... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18966 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:35:40 +0200 The most powerful letter in the world - M. Thanks to BMW M Performance, the iconic ///M is recognised the world over and it is linked to some of the coolest performance cars ever created. It started off in the latter part of the 1980s when the E30 M3 was launched and since then the infamous M badge has appeared on a range of BMW models. These M-badged models are the top-of-the-range versions with ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18965 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:17:06 +0200 During the winter months, the people of Delhi are used to hazardous air. This is usually due to lower temperatures, smoke, dust, low wind speed, vehicular emissions, and crop stubble burning.But this year, the air pollution is reaching even more dangerous levels than ever before and experts are warning that it’s likely to get worse over the next few days.The current pollution levels are at least... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18964 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:10:10 +0200 15 November has been identified as D Day when authorities in the southern parts of Italy will introduce its limitation on the number of visitors per day.As part of its efforts to protect the ancient site, authorities will limit the daily visitors to 20,000 per day.A system will be introduced to produce personalised tickets bearing the name of each visitor.During the busier summer period, visitors ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18963 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:08:46 +0200 If you’ve been one of the unlucky ones whose baggage got lost after a flight, you’ll be glad to hear that Apple could be coming to your rescue soon.The tech giant has unveiled a new feature where users will be able to share an Air Tag’s location with third parties. These third parties will be airlines.By making use of the Apple Find My app, users will be able to create and share a link to an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18962 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:07:25 +0200 The Australian city of Geelong recently saw thousands of people lining up to witness a very rare plant. Not only is the plant rare to see, but only a few thousand people will ever get to smell the unusual plant.The corpse flower is a rare flower that is named after the disgusting stench it releases. The flower releases the stench when it blooms to attract pollinators like flies and beetles.But, it... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18958 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:43:04 +0200 The Simola Hillclimb is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone as it prepares for its 15th edition from May 1 - 4, 2025, in the picturesque and usually sleepy town of Knysna. To mark this momentous occasion, the Simola top brass is unveiling a brand-new logo and identity - one designed to take this motorsport spectacle to new heights and set a bold tone for its future. “Reaching our 15th year... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18953 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:13:32 +0200 Actor James van der Beek has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.During his interview with People magazine this week, van der Beek said: “On August 31 of last year, I became one of the many millions of Americans and people around the world who found out they have cancer. Stage 3 colorectal cancer.”The 47-year-old said he had to tell his loved ones after the initial shock wore off.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18950 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:12:31 +0200 The mansion where Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents in 1989 has become a popular tourist attraction.This comes after a new Netflix series about the brothers and their killing of Jose and Kitty became the streaming service’s number one most-watched programme.Now, tourists are flocking to the mansion located in Beverly Hills where the crime took place.In the series, it’s revealed that ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18948 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:35:07 +0200 Five years after a fire destroyed large parts of the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, the bells rung for the first time again on Friday.This was the first time since April 2019 that eight of the cathedral’s bells tolled. The 850-year-old building was engulfed by a devastating fire which burned for several hours.It formed part of a technical test before the cathedral’s official reopening i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18947 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:14:17 +0200 The nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards were announced on Friday.The record for the most Grammy nominations was reached by Beyonce. She has been nominated for 11 awards. This means her total number of nominations in her career has reached the 99 mark.Following that are Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamal with seven nominations each.The nominations for Album of the Year include Andre 3000,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18946 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:58:05 +0200 The Gauteng education department set a notice on Friday instructing all government schools to suspend the sale of food in and around schools in the province.The suspension was to be imposed with immediate effect until further notice.The department said the decision was made based on the “alarming increase in incidents of foodborne illnesses” that have affected pupils across various schools acr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18945 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:36:20 +0200 If the Australian government has its way, all children under 16 will be banned from using social media.This was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in what he calls “a world-leading package of measures” that could become law late next year.At the moment, the country is trialling an age-verification system to prevent children from being blocked from accessing social media platforms.Dur... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18937 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:47:36 +0200 Three people have been arrested in connection with Liam Payne’s death.The One Direction band member fell to his death from a third-floor balcony on 16 October. His body was found on the grounds of the hotel where he was staying in Buenos Aires.Local prosecutors said the results of the toxicological studies revealed that in the 72 hours before his death, Payne had “traces of polydrug use of alc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18936 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:26:58 +0200 It’s official! Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States of America.In what many consider a landslide victory, Donald Trump’s Republican Party won 295 of the electoral votes. Vice President Kamala Harris’s Democratic Party came in second with 226 electoral votes.Since the announcement, several leaders from other countries have congratulated Trump. Ironically, R... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18935 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:15:04 +0200 We love that the USA is so big that automakers based outside of the country still do awesome stuff inside the country. Kia is one of these companies, as evidenced by the awesome concept cars  Kia America unveiled for SEMA 2024. The company showcased a pair of all-new customized concept vehicles and also tarted up some favourites from the product line to show what’s possible. These awesome c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18934 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:16:09 +0200 She might be tiny, but she’s been packing a mean punch for the last 50 years.Hello Kitty has just turned 50!At first, the Japanese merchandising company Sanrio named her Kitty White. Eventually, her name was changed to Hello Kitty. The initial drawing was done by Yuko Shimizu, an in-house illustrator at Sanrio.Shimizu has said Hello Kitty’s look was inspired by a kitten her father gave to her ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18932 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:10:26 +0200 Zhang Yiming has made it to the number one on China’s list of richest people.The ByteDance founder’s wealth has been estimated at $49.3 billion and has been the reason why he’s been named China’s richest person in the 26 years since the list was first published.Zhang stepped down as ByteDance’s chief executive in 2021 but his wealth has increased even more since, despite a current legal ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18931 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:09:01 +0200 It’s official: ‘Brat’ has been named the word of the year by the Collins Dictionary.The UK-based dictionary published said in a statement that the phrase has taken the world by storm.“More than a hugely successful album, ‘brat’ is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with people globally, and ‘brat summer’ established itself as an aesthetic and a way of life.”The British sing... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18922 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:36:44 +0200 The Spanish province of Valencia recently experienced its worst flood in the country’s history. So far, 211 people have been killed due to the floods with many still missing.The record-breaking downpour received a year’s worth of rain in a short eight-hour period. This caused rivers to overflow with water flowing into towns, cities and villages.The local government has issued a level two warni... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18921 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:20:20 +0200 Although New Yorkers have been doing it for decades, jaywalking is now officially legal in New York when the bill comes into effect in February 2025.This comes after the city’s Mayor Eric Adams didn’t sign or vetoed the bill within the allocated 30-day window period. This means that locals can now cross the street at any time without having to adhere to traffic signals.Many locals were probabl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18920 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:17:04 +0200 KTM has just unleashed the 2025 990 DUKE R, a pretty damn awesome addition that redefines aggression and performance in the middleweight Naked Bike segment. It’s amped up with a more intense stance, tech-loaded features, and a ready-to-race spirit. The 990 DUKE R, aka The Punisher, is primed to set the streets and tracks alight in true KTM style. After 30 years of the DUKE legacy, KTM marks the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18906 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:30:42 +0200 Toyota just dropped a bombshell at the 2024 SEMA Show, unveiling the 4Runner TRD Surf Concept – a head-turner that’s pure California soul on wheels. Inspired by So-Cal’s legendary surf scene, this concept, built at Toyota Motorsports Garage, marries the gritty freedom of the first-gen 4Runner (or Hilux to local readers) with the advanced engineering of the all-new 2025 model. It’s an ode t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18905 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:58:07 +0200 The South African Broadcasting Company (SABC) suggested that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and prominent broadcasters and streamers should collect TV licence fees on their behalf.MultiChoice’s reply to that? No.“MultiChoice firmly opposes any suggestion that it and streaming companies should be required to collect TV licence fees.”In a response to MyBroadband on the matter, Multic... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18904 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:19:10 +0200 Plans to build a brand-new high-speed rail train between Gauteng and Limpopo have been fast-tracked. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced that the development of the country’s National Rail Masterplan is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.The master plan details the high-speed train set to connect the two provinces. According to Ramaphosa, the Masterplan aims to revamp passenger... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18903 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:15:42 +0200 Gear up, sim racers! Fanatec has just released a remarkable addition to the world of racing simulation – the Bentley GT3 Podium Steering Wheel. Originally crafted for Bentley's record-breaking Pikes Peak GT3 car, this steering wheel was developed alongside Bentley Motorsport’s team, fusing real-world racing prowess with the finesse of high-end simulation. First seen on Bentley’s Continental ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18901 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:39:28 +0200 BMW Motorrad’s high-performance range of superbikes and hyper-naked bikes, including the M 1000 RR, S 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and S 1000 R, is geared up to hit the new season with refined performance and advanced features. Updated across the lineup, these models now include Euro 5+ compliant engines and a new M short-stroke throttle, offering a reduced rotation angle for sharper throttle response. Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18900 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:52:42 +0200 For the first time in 130 years, Mount Fuji still doesn’t have snow.Japan’s iconic mountain is usually covered with snow on the top by now, but there’s still no sign of the white powder.Since 1894, Japan’s Kofu Local Meteorological Office has announced the arrival of the snow. But this year, no announcement has been made yet.Usually, snowcaps are visible on Mount Fuji by 2 October. Last ye... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18896 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:05:53 +0200 Thinking of getting KFC for dinner tonight? If you’re not in the mood to go and get it yourself, you’re going to have to prepare to pay extra. That’s because it’s been revealed that KFC is charging South Africans a whopping 16.7% of their purchase value plus an additional R5 as a delivery fee for orders that have been placed through the fast-food chain’s website. The items on the website... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18895 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:04:04 +0200 BRABUS Signature Night is the culmination of the German tuner’s work, it’s an annual event hosted by the company to show off its latest and greatest upgrade packages at the top end of the market. They call it the BRABUS Masterpiece Collection, an utterly mind-blowing celebration of design, innovation and elegance - and not just for the 4-wheeled creations we’re all fans of. The company also ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18892 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:42:08 +0200 There are loads of stereotypes in the automotive world, some apply to owner personalities and the cars they drive, some to their habits and the cars they drive - and many, many more. Some are more than a stereotype though, more like being legit backed up by facts. Sure, it’s not scientific, researched fact, it’s more along the lines of poll results. One that we reckon needs no studies to back ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18891 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:48:18 +0200 For those using prepaid electricity, there’s a very important deadline around the corner.Prepaid electricity metres that haven’t been updated will become non-operational on 24 November 2024. That is if you don’t update it before then.This means you’ve got less than a month to check, but it should be enough time to do something about it if it hasn’t been updated yet.How to check if your m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18888 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:30:45 +0200 A cheese specialist situated in London’s famous Borough Market has reported that it has been robbed of Cheddar cheese to the value of almost R7 million.A spokesperson for Neal’s Yard Dairy said the scam took place on 21 October.It’s now believed that the cheese might have been shipped abroad already with the aim of selling it internationally.London’s Met Police along with international aut... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18887 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:28:53 +0200 There’s something very special about getting a new car. The smell, the sound and the overall feeling… It just doesn’t get any better than this.That’s probably what the American influencer and exotic car fanatic Ethan Duran thought when he took ownership of his brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto.Duran owns an exotic car hire company in the United States. He’s well-known for his love of superc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18886 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:54:42 +0200 At one stage, it seemed as if it was going to be a case of new-year new-licence-plates for Gauteng, but that date has now been pushed out to the end of 2025.The Gauteng Department of Transport’s announcement that the new number plates will oly be available from next year was met with backlash as the department has been promising the new plates for more than a year already.Although the look and f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18885 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:52:37 +0200 The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced that the cableway on Table Mountain will be closed for the weekend. This follows a fire in the parking garage.The fire took place on Thursday.Wahida Parker, Managing Director of the TMACC said an investigation took place to determine the damage caused to the parking garage and the administration building that is situated at the lower... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18878 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:41:09 +0200 Kerishnie Naiker has revealed that she was forced to be in a wheelchair for five months after an accident in May.The former Miss South Africa (1997) said a tourist accidentally injured her on 1 May. She didn’t share any further details, only that she had to be hospitalized after the accident and that she was wheelchair-bound upon her release.She shared her thoughts on Instagram.“I could write ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18877 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:39:44 +0200 In yet another milestone, Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT, driven by Lars Kern, set a blistering 2:11.28-minute lap, clinching the title of the fastest series-production car on the renowned Formula 1 track at Shanghai International Circuit. This lap time not only secures Porsche a place in the record books but also marks the first-ever officially recognized lap record on this circuit. “Each racetrac... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18874 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:06:10 +0200 At Hyundai’s annual N Day 2024, the high-performance N division took the wraps off the RN24, a cutting-edge "Rolling Lab" that’s rewriting the future of high-performance EVs. Known for its relentless innovation, Hyundai N is back with its boldest statement yet, blending motorsport DNA and groundbreaking tech into a small, rally-ready package. The RN24 embodies Hyundai N’s three core pillars:... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18873 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:53:08 +0200 The presentation of the first Porsche 911 GT3 at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the sports car manufacturer from Zuffenhausen. A quarter of a century later, Porsche looks back on the success story of a racing icon, characterised by performance and precision. For 25 years, every single Porsche 911 GT3 has embodied the company's essence. Four ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18868 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:46:16 +0200 Thinking of adding something to your kids’ art project wall? Well, an original artwork by the famous painter Pablo Picasso is going on auction this week.The auction will take place at Strauss & Co. in Cape Town.“Tete” is a double-sided artwork painting. It means it has a front and a back and it’s painted on both sides.A senior art specialist at the auctioneer has said that the auction ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18865 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:37:11 +0200 A brand-new fire station in Germany has burnt down. The station opened less then 12 months ago.The fire broke out at the fire station in the town of Hesse with lots of equipment destroyed. Among the items destroyed are six emergency vehicles.Initial estimates have suggested that the damage could be up to 24 million euros.While most buildings in Germany are required to install fire alarm systems, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18864 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:42:23 +0200 Millions of people were left without electricity for two days when Cuba’s energy grid failed. Although blackouts have happened before, this was the worst one ever experienced by the country.This blackout has a massive impact on the country’s economy and other government services as it’s not only lights that go out, but also water supply as the water pumps need electricity to run.The cause of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18863 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:40:32 +0200 During the final weeks of campaigning, Republican Donald Trump stopped by a McDonald’s in the US state of Pennsylvania.He didn’t stop to eat, though. He stopped to work. The former president swapped his suit jacket for an apron and started working as a fry attendant. He then proceeded to serve customers through the drive-through window where he boasted about making the fries and that he’ll p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18862 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:39:13 +0200 During his official visit to Australia, King Charles was heckled by a local senator.The incident took place on Monday just moments after he delivered a speech during which he honoured and paid his respects “to the traditional owners of the lands”.Soon after he was exiting Australia’s Parliament House when an Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe yelled: “You committed genocide against our people... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18861 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:36:42 +0200 At the recent 'The City of Genius' event in Shanghai, Mercedes-Benz and Moncler revealed their ‘Past Forward. Where the Future is Driven by the Past’ campaign, marking the debut of the Project G-Class Past II Future. This striking one-off art piece, based on a 90s Mercedes-Benz G-Class, was crafted by legendary designer NIGO, who infused the iconic off-roader with fresh design elements to merg... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18853 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:44:15 +0200 BMW M Motorsport's new entry-level racer, the BMW M2 Racing, made its highly anticipated debut this weekend with two major appearances. Fans got their first glimpse of the car’s new design at the DTM season finale in Hockenheim, while simultaneously, it faced its first real-world challenge at the Nürburgring Endurance Series in a gruelling 4-hour race on the infamous Nordschleife. Both events p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18852 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:41:08 +0200 Four weeks ago, a documentary was released by the BBC featuring women who allege that they were victims of sexual misconduct by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Now, Harrods has told the BBC that it’s currently in the process of settling more than 250 of these claims. The famous upmarket department store in London had previously said that it had already settled a number of these claims bef... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18850 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:37:48 +0200 If you’re one of those motoring fanatics who lives online, which many of us do in this day and age, you might remember a pic going around in 2014 about a new Nissan powerplant that was apparently light years ahead of what anyone else was making at the time, well from small capacity powerplants anyway. To emphasise how amazing the new engine was, there was a picture of a Nissan exec holding the m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18846 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:07:12 +0200 South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has said that government has asked Taiwan to move its unofficial embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg.Lamola said only official embassies are allowed to have premises in South Africa’s administrative capital and that’s why it has asked Taiwan to move its “liaison office” to Johannesburg.The timeframe given for the move is six months.The relatio... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18843 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:42:51 +0200 He’s made a promise and he’s sticking to his guns. Elon Musk has given away the first $1 million that he’s promised to anyone who signs his online petition.The aim of his petition is showing support for the US constitution, it says: The First and Second Amendments guarantee freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amend... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18838 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:23:41 +0200 Many of the world’s top automakers have some rather epic lines of merchandise ranging from simple key rings through to branded clothing and even sneakers. Not forgetting the cool smelly stuff in the form of cologne and Eau de Parfum. While this here scribe has never been in the fortunate position to buy a Ferrari, I‘ve spent a few hundred bucks on an official Ferrari cologne. It was great walk... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18836 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:27:16 +0200 The first woman to land on the moon might soon be a reality and there’s no doubt that she’ll be arriving in style.Prada and NASA teamed up with Axiom Space to create the world’s first spacesuit specifically for a female astronaut.The spacesuit was unveiled during the International Astronautical Congress that took place in Milan.The white suit features a cropped torso and stone-grey patches a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18832 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:50:57 +0200 Updates to apps have become part of our everyday lives. They often happen without us even noticing them.But, if updates are made to the world’s favourite messaging app, it’s a biggy.WhatsApp, owned by Meta, recently announced that it’ll be making four big changes to its app. The changes will first be tested with beta testers to identify possible bugs. Once the testing phase is completed, the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18829 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:22:46 +0200 If you’re about to propose or get married, heads up because the laws around marriages in South Africa could soon change.The Mariage Bill is currently with the National Assembly and is awaiting approval. The Department of Home Affairs submitted a White Paper and the Draft Marriage Bill in 2022.The Department then tabled the Marriage Bill 2023 in December of the same year.The Bill aims to cover al... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18828 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:47 +0200 The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has officially cemented its place in history as the fastest car ever produced by an American automaker. In a jaw-dropping test at Germany's ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg, General Motors President Mark Reuss piloted the ZR1 to an astonishing 375 km/h (233 mph), setting a blistering top speed record unmatched by any production car under $1 million. The Corvette tea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18825 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:16:32 +0200 If municipalities don’t act soon, Gauteng might face a future without water. And that future may be just around the corner.That’s the opinion of Rand Water, a supplier of water to the cities of Ekuhuleni, Pretoria and Johannesburg.Rand Water warned that its water-storage facilities may soon be depleted if municipalities don’t act on its recommendations to fix leaks and conserve water.The mul... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18824 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:38:20 +0200 A British woman has died after a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck.The 39-year-old’s cause of death was announced as asphyxiation in a coroner’s report.The coroner, Jeremy Chipperfield, said the victim, Helen Davey died as she “was leaning over the storage area of an Ottoman-styled gas-lift bed”.CNN reports that ottoman beds have a base that can be raised – usually using gas-li... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18823 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:26:31 +0200 GM Defense, a powerhouse subsidiary of General Motors (GM), is redefining battlefield mobility with the unveiling of its latest creation—the “Next Gen” tactical vehicle prototype. Set to make its debut at AUSA 2024, the annual gathering of the Association of the U.S. Army, this rugged vehicle takes tactical performance to a whole new level. Based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2, the Ne... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18818 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:58:56 +0200 Suffocation has been the reason why Fisher-Price’s United States office has made the decision to recall more than two million infant swings.This was announced after it was reported that five children had died while they were sleeping in the device.The deaths were reported between 2012 and 2022 and all the infants were between the ages of one and three months.The recall doesn’t only affect one ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18816 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:29:30 +0200 Love Crocs? Love your dog? You’re about to be welcomed to match-making heaven.Crocs has announced that it’s releasing a line of clogs for your furry friends as part of their annual Croctober campaign.Croctober is a chance for the shoe company to release a fan-inspired product. The idea is to get some extra publicity and, hopefully, sales as well.Pet Clogs form part of a partnership with a pet ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18815 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:28:10 +0200 The pretty damn wicked-looking CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is shifting gears and revving into the U.S. motorsport spotlight, becoming eligible to race stateside just as the brand readies itself to conquer the American market by the end of the decade. When the SEAT brand was here in SA, the public liked the Leons and Ibizas a little too much and they seemed to cut into parent company VW’s sales so things d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18810 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:08:08 +0200 Former Reserve Bank Governor, Tito Mboweni has passed away. He was 65 years old.According to the Office of the Presidency, he died after “a short illness” on Saturday.Mboweni was the minister of finance from 2018 until 2021 and the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank from 1999 until 2009.Mboweni, who was the first black Governor, was praised by businesses and financial markets for keepi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18806 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:48:36 +0200 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis.The news was announced by Nadal in a video shared on his social media.“I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.The 22-time Grand Slam champion will play his final match for Spain in The Davis Cup finals. The finals will take place in Malaga in November.Known as the King of Clay, Nadal has won th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18795 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:01:17 +0200 The founder of the Rhema Bible Church, Ray McCauley has passed away.Just days after celebrating his 75th birthday, McCauley died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke.The International Federation for Christian Churches’ acting general secretary, Reverend Mzwandile Molo said McCauley was a beacon of hope in the post-apartheid era.�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18794 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:35:05 +0200 AC Schnitzer, the renowned tuning company with 37 years of history under its belt, has once again brought its expertise to bear on the latest MINI Hatch (F66). Founded in 1987 in Aachen, Germany, AC Schnitzer has long been a key player in the world of automotive performance tuning. What began as a collaboration between entrepreneur and motorsport enthusiast Willi Kohl and motorsports engineer Herb... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18793 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:55:08 +0200 BMW North America is back in the game, hitting the desert sands this week for the nation’s toughest off-road endurance challenge. Veteran driver Rebecca Donaghe and navigator Syndiely Wade are gearing up to conquer over 1,500 miles of punishing California and Nevada terrain in the all-new, high-performance BMW X3 M50 during the 2024 Rebelle Rally. Running from October 11–18, this rally is a be... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18792 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:33:21 +0200 When Aston Martin first floated the idea of the Valkyrie Coupe back in 2016, it seemed like a page ripped from a futuristic sci-fi novel. Fast forward to November 2021, and the first Valkyrie hit customer driveways, instantly grabbing the attention of the motoring elite. With just 150 units slated for production, it’s a bit more common than you might expect for a car this wild, but we love the f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18788 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:04:02 +0200 Get ready, this summer is going to be a scorcher. That’s according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).The weather service’s Seasonal Climate Watch forecasted that South Africans will have to prepare for a warmer than usual summer until February.  “Minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be mostly above-normal countrywide for the forecast period,” says the outlook.The... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18786 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:07:18 +0200 This is some pretty cool content from the Donut Media chaps. They’ve pulled off what more than a few people I know would love to do. They rounded up a bunch of the star cars from the iconic Japanese anime series Initial D. The series is set in Japan and features some cool JDM cars, but it appeals to most car fanatics thanks to, well, everything. We mentioned Initial D to someone at a recent even... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18785 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:02:11 +0200 Crowd favourite Reghard Roets blitzed to victory at the first-ever Zwartkops International World of Motoring Top of the Hill Challenge this past weekend, recording the fastest Shootout time of 53.257 seconds in his BB Motorsport Nissan GT-R R35, lovingly referred to as Armageddon. Roets not only claimed the overall Shootout win but also took top honours in the Modified Production Car Shootout and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18783 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:30:00 +0200 If government gets its way, the legal age of drinking will be raised from 18 to 21. This won’t be the only drastic change made to the local liquor industry if the Liquor Amendment Bill is passed.The bill was first introduced by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2016.Some of the changes suggested include imposing a 100-meter radius restriction on alcohol sales around educational and religio... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18780 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:02:07 +0200 A doctor based in the United States has been suspended after he removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen. This led to the patient’s death.The incident took place in the Miami, Florida where Doctor Thomas Shaknovsky was working.Joseph Ladapo and his wife were in Florida visiting from another state when he began to experience pain in his lower left abdominal area.Ladapo and his wife went ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18774 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:41:30 +0200 Only 60 seconds after a plane used a runway at Japan’s Miyazaki Airport, a bomb unexpectedly exploded.The explosion blasted a hole of about seven metres wide and one metre deep in the runway.Immediately after the explosion, more than 80 flights were cancelled. According to Japan’s Land and Transport ministry, no aircrafts or people were nearby when the bomb exploded.Although the transport mini... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18769 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:40:35 +0200 Expect some disruption in communications and navigation systems this weekend as a geomagnetic storm is about to hit South Africa. This was announced by the South African National Space Agency (Sansa). According to Sansa, the storm could cause the re-appearance of the Southern Lights over South African skies. “This is the strongest Earth-facing solar flare recorded by Sansa in the past seven ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18767 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:10:37 +0200 Uber is popular worldwide and offers services, trips and fares that are unique to each country. That’s become evident when the e-hailing company recently announced that it’s now offering riders in Cape Town a one-day game drive to a private reserve.For a flat fee of about R3 400, you can now book the new ride option from the Mother City to Aquila Private Game Reserve and back.This private... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18766 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:58:22 +0200 In 1995, Renault decided to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Espace, its iconic family MPV by creating something truly unexpected - a Formula 1-powered minivan. What they came up with was the Renault Espace F1, a concept that fused the practicality of a minivan with the blistering speed of an F1 car. At the core of the Espace F1’s insanity was its 3.5-litre Renault RS5 V10 engine, the very ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18761 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:29:50 +0200 Old Marylebone Town Hall in London was the venue for 100 wedding ceremonies that took place over 14 hours.The special occasion was celebrated by this one-in-a-hundred offer for 100 couples to get married on the same day.The first wedding took place at 08:00 and soon ceremony after ceremony took place. While most of the couples were getting married for the first time, several couples were already m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18759 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:58:36 +0200 It’s for a good cause, and it will help you buy a good pair of jeans. Sounds good, right?Woolworths is asking you to donate any worn pair of jeans to them for a voucher. This initiative involves donating denim garments to a group of grassroots seamstresses.The women form part of a Cape Town-based NGO called Taking Care of Business (TCB), previously known as The Clothing Bank.The NGO is no strang... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18758 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:43:51 +0200 The Mercedes-AMG ONE is a force to be reckoned with, and since October 2022, it's been the undisputed champion at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, holding the record as the fastest production car on the planet. But if there’s one thing AMG knows, it’s that records are meant to be broken—even if it’s your own. And that’s exactly what DTM driver and AMG ambassador Maro Engel did, smashing hi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18756 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:31:13 +0200 Get ready to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush at the TOP OF THE HILL event, a high-octane showdown featuring some serious ICE-powered cars and cutting-edge electric EVs. This is where local motorsport fans can witness history in the making as the best of both worlds go head-to-head in an exhilarating hillclimb competition at one of the coolest tracks in SA - Zwartkops Raceway. Using a secti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18755 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:38:43 +0200 Ever played the card game called Quartet? We hadn’t, but once we heard the rules, it seemed that we sorta knew it. So Quartet is a collectible card game, where players try to collect sets of four cards in the same category (hence the self-explanatory name). It's been around for ages, with roots in traditional family games but no one can quite pinpoint the exact origin. You often see themed versi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18754 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:13:32 +0200 Lamborghini’s prestigious Esperienza Giro India 2024 has wrapped up in style, taking participants on a breathtaking journey through the majestic landscapes of Uttarakhand. Known as "Devbhoomi" or "The Land of Gods," this spiritual and scenic region played host to an unforgettable experience, designed exclusively for Lamborghini owners. This year’s edition took drivers through the picturesque l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18753 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:25:26 +0200 Come 2025 and South Africa will have a new bank. Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson announced the news in the group’s financial results for the first six months of the financial year.“I am proud of the continued progress in the disciplined execution of our strategy and considered capital allocation.”Williamson continued saying OM Bank forms part of the group’s strategy to build an integrated f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18742 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:49:31 +0200 Drag racing is the best way to show off the performance of a car. If you slap two cars side by side and have them drive as fast as possible in a straight line, you’ll be able to tell which is the most powerful and the fastest, or which has the best traction. Matchups paired on power or selling price are amongst the most common and popular on automotive YouTube, but it’s races like this that we... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18741 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:23:28 +0200 The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive (DGD) is a global event aimed at celebrating classic cars while also doing a lot to support men’s health initiatives. The car-centric event is actually a spin-off from the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, but instead of motorcycles, it focuses on pre-1980 classic and vintage cars. Many of these participants dress dapper - think suits, ties, and waistcoats - usu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18740 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:59:27 +0200 Choi Soon-hwa is a fashion model, but that’s not why she’s making headlines around the world. She’ll be participating in the Miss Universe Korea contest and she just happens to be 80 years old.Soon-Hwa has silver hair, crow’s feet, several other wrinkles and fine lines, as well as sagging skin, yet this hasn’t stopped her from entering and qualifying.The other contestants vying for the s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18739 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:14:24 +0200 Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is without a mayor. That’s after former mayor Cilliers Brink was voted out in a motion of no confidence.The votes to remove the Democratic Alliance (DA) were 120 to 87. There was one abstention from a member of the Inkhata Freedom Party (IFP).The parties who voted to remove Bring include the African National Congress (ANC), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Actio... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18737 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:23:18 +0200 Every year, Time Out announces the coolest neighbourhood of the year. And this year, the bragging rights have been awarded to the Notre Dame du Mont in Marseille, France.The city of Marseilles is located 775 km south of Paris and is the oldest city in France.The quarter is known for its famous street art and nightlife. Locals told CNN Travel that the area “constantly evolves. The shops are authe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18736 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:51:11 +0200 The Cape Town woman who was kidnapped on 20 September in the Eastern Cape was found alive on Thursday.Her kidnappers dropped her and another victim off at the Sulenkama Police Station. Sulenkama is 180km from Port St Johns.Van der Merwe was on her way to the Umngazi Resort in Porst St Johns. At this stage, details about the other woman who was kidnapped are still limited.It’s believed she is a t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18735 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:57:01 +0200 Who’d have thought that a chunky little penguin who doesn’t look like the typical penguin would take the world by storm?Pesto lives in Melbourne’s Sea Life Aquarium and has affectionately been nicknamed a linebacker, absolute unit, and a fatty.He doesn’t look like the other penguins. They’re black and white, he’s chocolatey brown. Add to that his more-than-usual fluff and the fact that... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18734 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:43:24 +0200