https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:50:57 +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 Not only did Prudence Sekgodiso bag a gold medal at the recent World Indoor Championships, but fellow South African athlete Akani Simbine won a bronze medal.The international event is currently being held in Nanjing, China.Sekgodiso spent the majority of the race in second and third place but dug deep to finish the final lap of the 800 metres with a world-leading time of 1:58.40.She secured the fi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19585 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:34:47 +0200 For the first time ever, an African has been elected to the position of president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry is currently Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister.During the Paris 2024 games, Russian athletes were only allowed to compete as neutrals because Russia was banned from competing.Coventry has said that only Russia is banned from competing beca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19581 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:57:48 +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 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 Rocky Elsom has been jailed for two years by a French court.The former Wallabies captain was found guilty of misusing corporate assets while he was the president of French rugby club Narbonne.He was absent from court on Friday, and an international warrant was issued for his arrest. His whereabouts are currently unknown.Elsom, a former Australian national rugby player and captain from 2009 to 2011... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19555 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:05:36 +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 He might be the smallest player, but he walked away with the biggest award of the night.Cheslin Kolbe was named the South African Rugby Player of the Year in Cape Town on Thursday night.The 31-year-old had stiff competition thanks to the other players who were nominated. They include current World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, and Damian de Allende.Kolbe praised pa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19549 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:35:42 +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 In the southwest Pacific Ocean lies a tiny island nation. Nauru spans only two square metres so calling it tiny is no exaggeration.Because this island is small in size and low-lying, it faces the risk of disappearing under rising water levels.Now, in an effort to save the island, the local government is selling citizenship for just under R2 million.Known as the world’s third smallest country, Na... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19503 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:32:51 +0200 Rainfall has forced the organisers of the South African Open to switch venues from next year.The Open will move to the Stellenbosch Golf Club at the end of February 2026. This won’t be the first time that the event will be held there as the Cape’s fourth oldest golf club hosted the SA Open back in 1999.The general manager of the Stellenbosch Golf Club, Chris van der Merwe, said the club was de... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19501 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:25:10 +0200 It’s official! The Siya Kolisi Residence on the North-West University’s (NWU) campus is open. And the brand-new residence was opened by none other than the man himself, Siya Kolisi supported by Rassie Erasmus.The new residence will primarily be used by students affiliated with the university’s rugby institute.Springboks coach Erasmus was not only there to support his captain, but also to off... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19470 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:14:15 +0200 The world’s number one female tennis player has said she’ll “be okay” after an incident at a tennis tournament in Dubai yesterday.Emma Raducanu became visibly upset during a game at the Dubai Tennis Championships after seeing a man in the first few rows.The incident happened on the court while the British player and her opponent, Karolina Muchova were in the second game of their match.Radu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19437 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:36:34 +0200 The track-day season just got a whole lot longer for those lucky enough to be able to afford a Porsche that they can track on weekends and mid-week office getaways. Porsche and Michelin have teamed up to develop a game-changing tyre for those who refuse to let a little rain—or even cold temperatures - keep them off the circuit. Enter the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5, a road-legal, wet-weather-focuse... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19422 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:57:02 +0200 To say there’s tension between the two countries is an understatement.On Saturday, three fights broke out during the first nine minutes of an ice hockey game between the United States and Canada.The tension was already in the air when the US national anthem was sung and the local Canadian crowds booed for the duration of the performance. The booing didn’t stop there; it continued while the Ame... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19421 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:32:02 +0200 The world’s number one men’s tennis player, Jannik Sinner has been banned for three months.This comes after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced that he has twice tested positive for a banned substance. The ban has already started on 9 February and will end on 4 May. This means Sinner will be able to play in the French Open which will start in May.The drug Sinner tested positive ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19408 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:49:02 +0200 Level up, South Africa - Esports is about to hit a whole new gear. The Toyota Gaming Engine (TTGE) is kicking things up a notch, breaking down barriers and making competitive gaming more accessible than ever. With the backing of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), this initiative isn’t just about sponsorship - it’s about reshaping the local Esports landscape, creating opportunities, and giving ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19403 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:55:00 +0200 Volkswagen Motorsport is gearing up to bring the thrill of racing back to Germany, announcing a powerhouse partnership with MARACO Management to launch the Polo Cup Series in 2026. This move not only revives one of Germany’s most iconic racing platforms but also strengthens VW’s global motorsport presence, cementing its commitment to developing young talent and pushing the boundaries of racing... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19386 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:39:26 +0200 The air pollution levels in Bangkok have reached an all-time high and authorities are scrambling to lower it.One of the initiatives launched to reduce some of the pollution is to make all public transport free for this week only. The exercise aims to reduce the number of private cars on the road.In the Thai capital, there are several options for travelling via public transport. This includes buses... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19318 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:58:15 +0200 Danill Medvedev was given a warning by the umpire after breaking a camera and his racket during an outburst on court at the Australian Open.The Russian tennis star used his racket to smash a camera attached to the net.Even though he eventually beat Kasidit Samrej from Thailand in five sets, Medvedev’s frustration got the better of him in the third set.Samrej was serving for the set when his shot... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19261 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:30:08 +0200 Men’s golf world number one Scottie Scheffler has missed the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season.The Sentry tournament has kicked off in Hawaii.His manager, Blake Smith said while Scottie was preparing dinner on Christmas Day, he sustained a puncture wound to the palm of his hand from a broken glass.“Small fragments remained in the palm which required surgery.”The surgery was a success and it�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19189 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:23:16 +0200 The first steps have been taken to start South Africa’s Formula One hosting bid.At a media conference held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie made the announcement.McKenzie said that a Bid Steering Committee (BSC) has been formed and will be chaired by the PA’s Bakang Lethoko.Some of the members of the BSC are MultiChoice CEO Re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19148 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:11:52 +0200 Next year’s Ryder Cup will be one where history is made before any of the players even walk up to a tee.For the first time in the tournament’s 98-year history, the players from the United States team will be paid to compete.The 12 players will each receive around R9.2 million. Out of that amount, around R5.5 million will be donated to a charity chosen by each member of the team.The PGA of Amer... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19138 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:03:17 +0200 When it comes to German performance SUVs, the Audi SQ8 is easily one of the best-looking and feature-packed you can buy today. These sizeable SUVs feature the stunning new-generation Audi design architecture, even in OEM form they please the eyes and have more than enough grunt to give you a mad amount of smiles for the miles. As good as they are, there are those out there who want more from their... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19124 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:29:35 +0200 Technical challenges were to blame for the long queues experienced by travellers going through passport control at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) on Monday.The Border Management Authority’s (BMA) passport control system had a problem with its biometric movement control system as it was unresponsive.This caused extensive delays and long queues leading to travellers getting impatient as th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19122 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:18:26 +0200 Gukesh Dommaraju has been named the youngest-ever classical chess world champion.The 18-year-old beat former world champion Ding Liren 7.5 – 6.5 in a best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday.After a blunder from Ding, the youngster managed to claim the title. Gukesh broke into tears when his victory was confirmed. Ding, on the other hand, sat with his head in his hands in disbelief.To celebrate... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19109 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:25:05 +0200 Sports retailer JD Sports has opened two stores in South Africa.In South Africa, the UK-based retailer forms part of The Foschini Group’s (TFG) franchise agreement with JD Sports.The two stores, located in Eastgate Mall and Canal Walk in Cape Town, are the first of many stores to open over the next five years.Customers can look forward to having access to the biggest sports and casualwear brands... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19096 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:41:24 +0200 History was made when Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to get a deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The IPL takes place annually in India and is known for being the world’s richest cricket tournament.Every year, several auctions take place where players are bought by the owners of the different teams competing in the league.Suryavanshi hails from the eastern state of Bihar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19046 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:57:55 +0200 Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named the men’s 15 World Player of the Year for the second time.The awards show took place on Sunday in Monaco.Fellow Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe, along with Caelan Doris from Ireland, were also nominated alongside du Toit.Du Toit was praised for his consistency throughout the year, during which he played in one of the most demanding positions in spor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19030 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:12:54 +0200 They used to be rivals, but for the Australian Open two of the world’s greatest tennis players are teaming up.World number one Novak Djokovic has announced that Britain’s three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray will coach him for the upcoming Australian Open.The first Grand Slam of the year will take place in Melbourne from 12 to 26 January.The 37-year-old said he’s “looking forward to ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19019 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:14:36 +0200 It’s the end of an era. Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis on Tuesday.The Spaniard, with tears in his eyes, told his fans that his one dream is to remembered for being a good person.“I just want to be remembered as a good person and a kid that followed their dreams and achieved more than what I’ve ever dreamed.”The 38-year-old lost his final professional tennis match when Spain ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=19015 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:34:24 +0200 The Springboks have had a phenomenal 2023 and 2024 has been just as great. Now, four Springboks are set to end the year on a high.Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Sache Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been nominated for the 2024 World Rugby Awards.Etzebeth, Kolbe and du Toit have been nominated for the Men’s 15s Player of the Year awards, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nomina... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18991 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:12:39 +0200 An off-air comment hasn’t only left a journalist red in the face, but could also potentially cost him his job.American journalist Jon Wertheim made a comment about female tennis player Barbora Krejcikova’s forehead. The remark was made during a private off-air conversation between Wertheim and a member of The Tennis Channel’s production crew.Somehow the clip made it to air and the remark was... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18960 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:13:41 +0200 The range of Taycan models has never been wider: with three body variants, all-wheel and rear-wheel drive and various power levels of the Porsche E-Performance motors ranging from 300 to 760 kW, there are now 16 versions in all. The Taycan 4 sports sedan and the new edition of the Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo have just been added along with new exterior colours - in the Legends category... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18959 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:47:28 +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=18949 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:37:28 +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 If this gift is anything to go by, Rafael Nadal is set to have a luxurious retirement.Tennis legend Nadal recently announced his retirement after more than a decade of playing competitive professional tennis.The king of clay played against his greatest rival Novak Djokovic in the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh.The hosts of the exhibition match gave Nadal a solid gold racket finished off with ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18851 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:53:32 +0200 Without even knowing it, the linesmen at this year’s Wimbledon tournament were writing history books. Not because of their calls being perfect or the exact opposite, but because it was the last time in the history of the tournament that actual people were being used as line judges. This week, Wimbledon announced that from next year, all human line judges will be replaced with an electronic syste... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18804 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:42:18 +0200 It’s not everyday that a father and son combo can represent their teams in professional sport at the same time.But, basketball superstars LeBron James and Bronny James recently made the NBA history books when they became the first father-son duo to play together on the same team.The BBC reports that never before had a father and son played in an NBA game of any type – including pre-season- at ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18787 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:17:21 +0200 Even though the Springboks are the Rugby World Cup champions as well as the Rugby Championship champions, Ireland is still at the top of the log when it comes to world rankings.The Springboks beat Argentina on Saturday in Nelspruit, winning the Rugby Championship. Even though the Springboks won the title, it still wasn’t enough for them to make it to the top of the world rankings.That means Irel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18743 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:06:17 +0200 If everything goes to plan, Cape Town will be the first African city to host a Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.The only thing standing in the way is a roof which will cost around R30 million.Cape Town Mayor Gordon Hill-Lewis said the City is looking into the possibility of adding a temporary roof structure over Cape Town Stadium to host the inaugural UFC Africa event. The date for the e... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18701 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:29:38 +0200 Radical Motorsport has just dropped some serious upgrades to their track-slaying SR3 XXR and SR10 XXR models for 2025, and the focus is clear: safety, reliability, performance, and personalisation. Decked out in an eye-catching, one-off Daytona Green with matching details, the freshly updated SR10 XXR is a visual statement that’s going to be hard to miss in the paddock. This bold new finish is j... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18696 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:12:20 +0200 Debuting at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes-AMG reveals the ultra-exclusive GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ “Motorsport Collectors Edition.” Packed with unique design cues and features, this special model draws direct inspiration from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Even the base paintwork, a sleek obsidian black metallic, mimics the team’s current Formula 1 race car. A hand-painted silver... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18693 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:19:38 +0200 Nissan proudly celebrates the 40th anniversary of NISMO, the brand synonymous with its high-performance legacy. Founded on September 17, 1984, as Nissan Motorsport International Co. Ltd., NISMO has been Nissan’s go-to for motorsport innovation, precision tuning, and adrenaline-filled road cars. The Omori-based division has been the driving force behind some of Nissan’s most exciting vehicles a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18689 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:18:58 +0200 Rebecca Cheptegei was on her way home from church when her former boyfriend Dickson Ndiema ambushed her. He doused her with petrol and set her on fire.Cheptegei, who recently represented her country at the Paris Olympic Games, died because of injuries sustained during the horrific attack. She died in hospital.Her neighbours said they heard screams before Cheptegei came running towards them shoutin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18660 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:17:57 +0200 When Rachael Gunn got ready to perform at the Paris Games in August, the last thing on her mind she probably had no idea just how famous she would become in a few hours, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.Rachael Gunn, her real name, apologized to the breakdancing community during an interview with an Australian current affairs program. During the interview, she said she’s “very sorry for... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18631 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:01:27 +0200 Organisers of the 2024 Paris Paralympics have announced that the Para-triathlon has been postponed by 24 hours. This is due to the poor water quality in the River Seine.This means all 11 triathlon races had to be postponed from Sunday to Monday. Initially, the triathlon events were moved to one day instead of taking place over two days because of bad weather.Now, water tests caused a further postp... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18611 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:29:33 +0200 The former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died. He was 76.The news of his death was announced by his children, Lina and Johan.“Our father Sven-Goran Eriksson fell asleep peacefully in his home at Bjorkefors outside Sunne this morning. He has for a long time fought bravely with his illness, but now it came to an end.”In January, Eriksson announced that he was diagnosed with ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18584 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:41:16 +0200 She won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, but to get there it took a whole lot of money funded by her parents. Javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk recently revealed that her parents gave up so many things so that she could get to where she is today.Unlike other countries, South African athletes get little to no financial support from the government when it comes to funds. That’s something Gayton ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18529 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:52:12 +0200 South African sports fans are in for a massive treat with two major events taking place. This weekend will see the Springboks play the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday while the current UFC middleweight world champ Dricus du Plessis fight in the same city on Sunday.This will be the second Rugby Championship game between Australia and South Africa. The Springboks beat the Wallabies comfortably during... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18525 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:38:23 +0200 South African athletes have added more medals to the country’s trophy cupboard.The first medal was won by the Sevens rugby team who won a bronze medal.Soon after that, Tatjana Smith managed to win a silver and a gold medal in the pool for the 200m and 100m breaststroke events respectively. Smith made headlines when she also announced her retirement and said she will not longer compete profession... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18506 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:05:49 +0200 A 29-year-old athlete competing at the CrossFit Games in Texas, USA has died. Lazar Dukic from Serbia drowned in the Marine Creek Lake near the city of Fort Worth this morning while he participated in a swim.The event was broadcasted live on YouTube and comments showed that viewers could see Dukic struggling to stay above the water before finally disappearing.Emergency services were immediately ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18504 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:31:51 +0200 Novak Djokovic has won the gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. He beat’s Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2)in two hours at Roland Garros.The Serb managed to win all four majors as well as an Olympic singles title. There are only four other players in the world who belongs to this exclusive club: Rafael Nadal; Andre Agassi; Serena Williams; and Steffi Graf.Judging by his response after sco... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18481 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:42:13 +0200 Have you ever wondered what happen to cars that have been listed as damaging to the environment and scrapped?While most South African cars end up in other African countries, the United Kingdom has made the decision to donate their cars.In London, these cars form part of the capital’s Ultra Low emission Zone (Ulez) scrappage scheme.More than 50 vehicles have been donated to deliver aid to Ukraine... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18462 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:26:27 +0200 Veteran sports commentator Bob Ballard was dropped from the Eurosport commentating team after he made sexist comments about the Australian women’s swim team.Ballard has been a sports reporter since the mid-1980s and has reported on several Olympic games.Team Australia won the gold medal in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay and they celebrated inside the Paris Aquatic Centre. Ballard commented on t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18457 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:10:36 +0200 Tatjana Smith Claims SA’s First Gold MedalOur golden girl has done it again! Tatjana Smith has managed to bag back-to-back Olympic Games medals.Smith won South Africa’s first gold medal last night at the Paris 2024 Games after winning the 100m breaststroke event on Monday evening. She was the fastest during both her heats.Although Smith was the favourite before the start, it almost looked as i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18456 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:51:47 +0200 Over the last few days, athletes from all over the world have been sharing what it’s like inside the Olympic Village in Paris.Social media has given us access to what the rooms look like, what the athletes get up to when they’re not competing and what the infamous cardboard beds look and feel like.While it seems interesting and definitely on the upper-scale side of nice, nothing seems to beat ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18454 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:56:29 +0200 The pollution levels in the River Seine have been a hot topic leading up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.  Earlier this month, the city’s mayor proved that it’s safe to swim in the river by doing it herself. She was accompanied by several reporters and the PR stunt helped to calm a lot of nerves from athletes.That’s until Sunday when a joint statement was released by Paris 202... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18443 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:49:03 +0200 The South African Broadcasting Corporation has come to the party and will broadcast most of the South African events at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.The biggest sporting event in the world starts today with the opening in Paris. Celine Dion is set to perform alongside Lady Gaga with Snoop Dogg being involved in the ceremony as well.Usually, only athletes and personalities from the hosting nation ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18442 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:47:15 +0200 If you love golf and you happen to have R30 million lying around you could own the sport’s most exclusive cottage.Blackrock House is located at Royal Troon golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The cottage will give you the chance to experience The Open Championship live as you’ll be located in an idyllic location with the golf course around you.Not only will you be able to enjoy living on ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18429 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:50:57 +0200 Shoko Miyata was set to captain Japan’s female gymnastics team at the 2024 Paris Olympics but was sent home from a training camp in Monaco.The reason? She was caught smoking. In Japan, the legal smoking age is 20. Miyata is 19.The Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) sent officials to Monaco to investigate the matter. They confirmed that Miyata was found smoking and that the use of alcohol was als... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18417 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:39:06 +0200 Media and theme park giant Disney has confirmed that the company has been victim to a massive internal messaging leak.The hacking group, Nullbulge, has claimed responsibility for the leak of the internal messages. The group said that it is “protecting artists’ rights”.According to the group’s website, Nullbulge says it targets anyone it believes is harming the creative industry by using co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18401 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:46:27 +0200 After losing to Ireland on Saturday, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has added five new players to the squad.This means there will be seven uncapped players getting ready to face Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.Due to injuries and personal leave, players like Franco Moster, Damian de Allende and Edwill van der Merwe won’t be playing in the final Castle Lager test.The new recruits are Nthuth... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18391 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:34:30 +0200 The Paris Olympic Games are only a few weeks away, yet the River Seine is still showing high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the water.The City of Paris did a series of tests at the Alexandre III Bridge. The bridge is the starting point for the triathlon events.The results weren’t ideal. Out of the 30 consecutive days of testing from 3 June to 2 July, a staggering 22 days showed that the water wil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18380 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:25:12 +0200 The end of an era is around the corner. US wrestler turned actor John Cena will retire from competing in all World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.The 47-year-old announced while at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada over the weekend.“Tonight I officially announce my retirement from the WWE.”The crowd showed their support by chanting “Thank you Cena” followed by the wrestler re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18371 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:51:50 +0200 The world number two tennis player Novak Djokovic decided to take action after becoming frustrated with a vocal fan on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.The Serb was playing against Jacob Fearnley and had just lost the third set against the Brit when the incident took place.Fearnley could be seen looking behind him before Djokovic was heard speaking to one of the staff members on the court.He made it cle... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18359 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:55:20 +0200 It was the dramatic final the world was waiting for when India defeated South Africa to win the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados.India won by seven runs giving the country its first win since it last won a World Cup 13 years ago.India set the bar very high when they set a score of 177 runs to win. It’s the highest ever score in a men’s T20 final and no easy feat.At one stage, South ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18326 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:26:34 +0200 President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Indian Ocean archipelago nation has implemented “a ban on Israeli passports”.A statement released by a spokesperson for the President didn’t give any details regarding a date of when the new law will take effect.The Muslim nation has been vocal in its support for Palestine over the war in Gaza.In 2023, almost 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldive... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18264 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:57:37 +0200 During a third-round match at the French Open on Saturday, umpire Damien Dumosois managed to save an injured pigeon.Dumosois spotted the bird on Court Suzanne-Lenglen during a changeover in the fourth set. The incident took place during the match between Tomas Machac and Danill Medvedev. Reuters reports that the bird was flapping its wings an unable to fly after it landed on the red clay in Paris.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18235 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:37:55 +0200 In the world of the Volkswagen GTi, there have been plenty special edition models over the years. For some, it’s hard to pick a favourite, but having driven in some kind of Volkswagen since getting my driver’s licence back in the day, this here SXdrv scribe has a list of the coolest GTis he’d like to see parked in his driveway one day. I’ve had a Mk1 GTi before, and it was one of the most ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18218 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:00:39 +0200 All charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dropped by police in the US state of Louisville, Kentucky.The 27-year-old was arrested after he tried to drive around the scene of a fatal crash while he was on his way to the Valhalla Golf Club to compete in the PGA Tour championship.CNN reports that he was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer and the lesser charges o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18209 Wed, 29 May 2024 21:04:47 +0200 Grayson Murray has passed away. He was 30 years old.The news of his death was announced by the PGA’s Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a statement.“We were devastated to learn, and are heartbroken to share, that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words.”The two-time PGA Tour winner died on Saturday, only one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18188 Sun, 26 May 2024 10:22:50 +0200 The Type 55 Super Sport was a marvel of motorsport inspiration and it boasted a 2.3-litre inline 8-cylinder engine derived from the formidable Type 51 racer of the time. What set it apart, however, was the sought-after two-seater roadster body of Jean Bugatti’s design. As Bugatti's inaugural Super Sport, the Type 55 not only marked the foundation of a new category but also served as the blueprin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18186 Fri, 24 May 2024 12:06:26 +0200 The countdown for Germany’s largest motorsport event has started: the legendary ADAC 24-hour race will start at the Nürburgring on 1 June, and they’re expecting over 200,000 spectators. This time around there’s a little bit of a difference because the event will also be the stage for the most successful European car of all time: the iconic Volkswagen Golf. With this being the 50th year of t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18184 Fri, 24 May 2024 10:23:16 +0200 Sports have become more and more eco-friendly, whether it's through the use of recycled materials to make medals or the reduction of plastic waste in arenas. But what if the purpose of the sport itself was to benefit the environment directly? Check out SpoGomi, a competitive sport where teams must gather trash and litter within a predetermined area and time frame. In addition to improving their co... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18168 Tue, 21 May 2024 19:58:28 +0200 In front of a sold-out crowd at Anfield, Liverpool fans said goodbye to the club’s manager Juergen Klopp.With songs, murals and tributes the 56-year-old German was bid farewell after managing Liverpool Football Club for eight years.The final game was against the Wolverhampton Wanderers.The team bus was welcomed by crowds who lined up the streets to welcome the players and Klopp.Before kickoff, L... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18162 Sun, 19 May 2024 18:05:46 +0200 “A milestone for all Alfisti, the new Super Sport is the ultimate expression of Quadrifoglio, represented by extremely limited volumes and bespoke design cues,” said Larry Dominique, SVP, head of Alfa Romeo North America. “While we look forward to the future of the four-leaf clover with the amazing performance benefits of electrification, the twin-turbo V-6 Super Sport is a fitting final cha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18151 Fri, 17 May 2024 13:06:34 +0200 Tennis start Novak Djokovic is set to become the world’s most successful singles player in the history of tennis.He currently shares the world record with the female player Margaret Court.The Serbian star stands a good chance to win this year’s French Open title again this year, marking his 25th grand slam singles title and the chance to break the world record for both men and women.The French... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18086 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:14:22 +0200 F1 driver Valtteri Bottas has landed in Cape Town and judging by his social posts, he’s loving the mother city.After a difficult race at the Chinese Grand Prix, he jetted to South Africa alongside his Australian girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell. Bottas was forced to retire due to mechanical difficulties with his car at the Shanghai International Circuit.The 35-year-old is in the country to participat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18064 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:39:28 +0200 Three African runners deliberately slowed down near the Beijing Marathon’s finish line so that a Chinese runner could win.That’s according to the race’s organisers who have since disqualified all four athletes and revoked their trophies and medals. Their bonuses will also be withdrawn.He Jie from China can be seen pushed to the front and encouraged by the African runners.The African athletes... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18035 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:08:06 +0200 Four athletes who competed in Sunday’s Beijing half marathon is being investigated. This comes after allegations have emerged that three African athletes allowed China’s star runner He Jie to win the race.Video footage of the controversial win shows Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat from Kenya, alongside Ethiopia’s Dejen Hailu slowing down and pointing to the line so that He could pass them on ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18032 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:35:57 +0200 Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has announced that her department is ready to start printing the new licence cards before the end of April.The new licence cards were meant to be rolled out at the end of March already, but Chikunga said her department hadn’t yet awarded a tender for the new printer in January. If everything goes to plan, the process will be finalised before the end of the m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18031 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:33:55 +0200 In the extensive Audi lineup, we have a few personal favourites, and if we remove the R8 from the equation because it’s no longer available, the next car of choice would be one of the automaker’s hatchbacks. The first prize is obviously the RS3 as that’s the top dog of the lot, possibly even the best hatchback from any automaker, but just one step down on the model ladder is the S3. Without ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17984 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:07:25 +0200 The Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC) Middleweight world champion Dricus du Plessis has challenged his rival Israel Adesanya to a fight.This isn’t the first time that the South African has challenged the Nigerian to a fight. In the middle of 2023, the two were meant to fight, but du Plessis was forced to pull out of the fight due to an injury. But this time he’s hoping it’ll take place on th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17898 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:34:36 +0200 The F1 Driver Academy managing director has made it clear that you never ever mess with her reputation, no matter who you are.Susie Wolf, who also happens to be the wife of Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff has filed a criminal complaint against the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body for several auto racing events, including Formula One.In December, the FIA issued ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17896 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:30:14 +0200 Lock Eben Etzebeth has been named South Africa’s Springbok Player of the Year for the second time in a row. This was announced during a formal ceremony at Multichoice City in Johannesburg on Thursday.This means Etzebeth has not only won back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, but also the national team’s player of the year titles. Other players who were nominated in the category are Pieter-Steph ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17880 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:25:38 +0200 The British sports-fashion retailer JD Sports is heading to South African shores. That’s according to an announcement made by The Foschini Group (TFG).TFG has signed a franchise agreement with JD Sports and will be selling famous international sports brands like Puma, Adidas and Nike. It will also sell private labels like Supply & Demand as well as Pink Soda.Anthony Thurnstrom, TFG’s CEO, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17879 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:24:12 +0200 A swarm of bees caused a massive delay during a quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open.The tournament takes place in Indian Wells, United States and is a favourite among the world’s tennis greats.Chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani paused the game as more bees swarmed the court in California. The match umpire announced to the crowd that there was a “bee... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17872 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:32:06 +0200 The female employee who accused Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has been suspended by Red Bull.The woman, who has not ben identified, accused the F1 team principal of engaging in appropriate behaviour. This caused Red Bull to launch an independent investigation with the outcome finding Horner innocent and the woman suspended.During this weekend’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Jeddah, Ho... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17844 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:18:46 +0200 BMW M Motorsport and LEGO once again join to unveil the latest addition to the LEGO Speed Champions series: a meticulously crafted build set featuring the amazing BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3. This dynamic duo promises not only an authentic build-and-play experience but also a glimpse into the adrenaline-fueled world of motor racing. As the new season of motorsport approaches, so does the an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17836 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:32:40 +0200 During the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995, two Ferraris were stolen. Now, 28 years later, one of them has been found.Gerhard Berger and fellow F1 driver Jean Alesi’s private cars were stolen on the same day in April 1995. It’s believed they were both stolen by a gang close to the Imola circuit where the Grand Prix took place that Sunday.Berger’s model that was stolen outside his hotel room wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17830 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:46:45 +0200 Bugatti has always made amazing cars that not only perform great but also have the most beautiful lines and curves. Most of the classics have an amazing racing-related story or roots dating back to a specific event. One such classic is the Type 50S dating back to the early 1930s. The road-going Type 50S was fitted with a new supercharged 5.0-litre inline 8-cylinder with a dual overhead camshaft th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17793 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:04:20 +0200 Green and red has always been a tricky combination for blind people. Especially when the two of them are the colours of two countries’ rugby jerseys playing against each other.Ireland and Wales are considering not wearing their traditional colours when playing against each other in future.On 24 February, the two teams are facing each other again during their scheduled Six Nations clash in Dublin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17746 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:41:05 +0200 It might sound like a silly April Fool’s joke, but it definitely isn’t. On 1 April, motorists who apply for a new car licence disc will also have to get a new registration number.According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the new number plates will be “tamper-proof” with stricter security measures compared to the plates currently in use by motorists.“We are starting afresh, all of us, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17745 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:39:18 +0200 Golf legend Tiger Woods has launched his new apparel line called Sun Day Red.The gold brand and apparel line is designed and manufactured in conjunction with TaylorMade.Woods had a partnership that spanned over 27 years with Nike.The name Sun Day Red is based on Woods’ habit of wearing red shirts during his Sunday final rounds. He started wearing it after his mother Kultida, said it was the colo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17725 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:20:37 +0200 The fastest woman in the world has announced that she will retire after the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.Shelly-Anna Fraser-Pryce said in an interview with Essence magazine that she wants to spend more time with her family.“My son needs me. My husband and I have been together since before I won in 2008. He has sacrificed for me. We’re a partnership, a team.”The 37-year-old said that without... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17711 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:54:26 +0200 It’s hard to believe the world’s rarest passport belongs to a country without any land.The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, also known as the Knights of Malta, is a sovereign nation with United Nations observer status and its own constitution. It issues car registration plates although there aren’t any roads.It also has its own stamps, currency and what has now been named the world’s rar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17673 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:30:49 +0200 Formula 1 enthusiasts around the world got a shock this morning when it was announced that Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be leaving the team for Ferrari.The move will only take place in 2025 due to contractual restrictions with Mercedes. He signed a two-year deal in 2022.Although no formal announcement has been made around the British driver’s departure, it’s believed the Mercedes team i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17671 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:46:54 +0200 The boys are back! Bafana Bafana has qualified to reach the quarter-final round in the Africa Cup of Nations.This comes after coach Hugo Broos’ team beat Morocco 2-0 on Tuesday.The last time South Africa managed to get this far in the tournament was when they won it in 1996. Broos has been under attack as he tried to convince the country that the national soccer team could perform well even when... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17665 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:12:19 +0200 The director of rugby at the South African Rugby (SAR), Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised following a freak accident.Erasmus was left with chemical burns but is expected to be back at work next month. Although he had to undergo emergency treatment, he isn’t in any long-term danger.In a statement, SAR confirmed the news.“Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17649 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:29:13 +0200