Author JK Rowling was to lead the cast of <i>Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix</i> down the red carpet in London on Tuesday for the film’s much-anticipated official world premiere. Excitement was building ahead of the star-studded London event, with thrilled fans expected to pack into Leicester Square for a glimpse of their heroes.
The JSE was enthusiastic on Tuesday as the market continued to be on the uptake after Anglo’s announcement to de-merge Mondi on Monday. At 12pm the all-share index was up 0,34%. Resources strengthened 0,14%, while the gold and platinum indices added 0,41% and 0,03% respectively. Industrials climbed 0,38% and financials lifted 0,66%. Banks edged up 0,55%.
A Frenchman who died in late 2004 was finally found in his apartment on the outskirts of the Danish town of Odense, the Danish television channel DRI reported on Monday. Danish police confirmed that the caretaker of the building had discovered the body of the 54-year-old man, but would not provide further details.
Motorists in Sweden are accustomed to seeing elks along the roadside, but the discovery of a dead camel on the shoulder of the E22 autoroute left more than a few eyebrows raised, media reported on Monday. "But as the police patrol arrived at the scene it turned out to be completely true," police officer Lars Lindwall told Swedish news agency TT.
The Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court on Monday dismissed an application by former National Intelligence Agency boss Billy Masetlha for a warrant of arrest for Intelligence Minister Ronnie Kasrils for failing to appear in court, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported.
The arrival of England international striker Darren Bent at Tottenham Hotspur makes him a firm favourite to be a part of the club’s trip to South Africa when they take on Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in Vodacom Challenge matches this month.
Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga claimed four for 25 as Bangladesh collapsed to 62 for nine on the first morning of the second Test on Tuesday. Malinga ripped through the Bangladesh top order with the new ball after captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Athletes and visitors heading to Beijing for the Olympics should not be concerned by recent Chinese food scandals, as many safety measures are being put in place for the Games, city officials said. International alarm over Chinese food exports has been building for weeks amid reports of toxic produce endangering lives in the United States and other countries.
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor made a surprise appearance at the United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone on Tuesday after having boycotted his war crimes trial since it began in early June.
A new train — the Soweto Business Express — is set to entice car commuters to use public transport, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe said, launching the service in Soweto on Tuesday. According to the South African Rail Commuter Corporation, the train’s allure lies in its comfort, speed and extra facilities.