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Radvertising: Episode 7 Of The Tropika “Kagiso’s Island of Treasure” Web Series [VIDEO]
30 Jan 2013 by Michelle Hodgkinson / No Comments
I’ve been waiting weeks and finally it’s here: in Episode 7 of Kagiso’s Island of Treasure, Kagiso Lediga finally goes head to head with Jamaican Olympian Yohan “The Beast” Blake! I’ve been hoping for weeks that he’d be bringing his sharpest one-liners to this particular interview and he doesn’t disappoint in this extended interview. Yohan [...]
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Michael Jordaan Resignation Rumours, As FNB Bends For ANC
28 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
In a move described by the DA as “inappropriate groveling,” the ANC and FNB released a joint statement following their emergency meeting, which may have resulted in FNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s resignation.
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Skyfall Is Still Printing Cash At The South African Box Office
28 Jan 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
The latest Bond movie iteration is about to make it across the R35 million line at the South African box-office. Skyfall is now not only the biggest Bond movie ever (internationally-speaking), but also the biggest film of all time for the local distributers, SPRI (Sony Pictures Releasing International). Skyfall kicked off with a record-breaking opening [...]
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SAA In Food Waste Row
28 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
According to a report yesterday, employees of Air Chefs, a division of SAA, and the supplier of catering to the airline, are facing disciplinary action following the discovery that they dumped huge amounts of food.
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Not One Of The ZigZag Judges Voted For The Playboy Models – Official Statement
28 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
In case you missed it, two Playboy models were bounced from the finalists’ list of Miss ZigZag 2013, even though they got the most online votes. Turns out public votes counted 40% so they would need just one of the judges’ votes to get through. Alas..
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SA Camera Launches The Exclusive Discounted 2oceansvibe Video Production Kit! (Save 10 Grand – Incl. Canon 6D)
25 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
Online video production has taken the internet, and indeed the world, by storm. So much money is being poured into this fast-growing industry, that anyone with an inkling of creativity wants to get on board, and the kit ain’t cheap. That’s why we teamed up with SA Camera to give you this!
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The Retroviral Year In Review Video For 2012 Makes You Feel Warm And Fuzzy About Advertising [VIDEO]
25 Jan 2013 by Michelle Hodgkinson / No Comments
Our friends over at Retroviral celebrated their second full year of taxable business at the end of 2012. And to mark the ocassion, they made this delightful video, which you should watch.
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Radvertising: Online Dating Website’s ‘Cheating Wife Caught Out’ Viral Ad [VIDEO]
25 Jan 2013 by Steyn du Toit / 3 Comments
A video has surfaced online of a scorned farmer dumping a tractor-load of horse manure on his cheating wife’s beloved convertible. He does this after apparently discovering her profile on a dating website.
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House Of The Week – Maybe It’s The KZN North Coast You’re Looking For?
24 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Oh you like that, do you? Well for a mere R35 million, this could be the life that you lead. It’s got so many extras, like a rim-flow pool and koi pond and killer views. But nothing got me more excited than the mention of ‘golf cart parking.’
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Here Are Some Quotes From The Deleted FNB Videos That The ANC Are Freaking Out About
23 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
It wasn’t so much the visuals of the now deleted FNB “You Can Help” YouTube videos that the ANC are freaking out about, it’s more about what was said. We managed to get hold of a number of those offending quotes. Click for more.
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The Vatican Built A Secret Property Empire Using Mussolini’s Millions
23 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
The Vatican is worth a few bob, hell, they are their own city and do things pretty much as they please. Generally always shrouded in a bit of mystery, there a few quirks to some of the millions that have been acquired over the years.
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Local Airlines Don’t Want Fastjet To Enter The Market
23 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
State-owned low-cost airline Mango, and Comair, which operates British Airways flights and low-cost operator kulula.com, are chief amongst those that don’t want another low-cost airline operating in South Africa.
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Baron With 8 Daughters But No Sons Faces His Title Passing To Distant Cousin – Downton Abbey Style
21 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
At the age of 80, the 10th Baron Braybrooke has eight daughters but no sons. As a result of a law that stipulates he may not pass his title to a woman, a random distant cousin stands to score big time.
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Radvertising: Episode 6 Of The Tropika “Kagiso’s Island of Treasure” Web Series [VIDEO]
18 Jan 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
In this week’s episode of Kagiso’s Island of Treasure, the comedian hits up popular Kingston restaurant Grill 71 to try out some Jamaican cuisine. He’s made mention of their “jerk chicken” before and now we finally see Kagiso get to try the famous dish, and share a South African classic with a top chef. This [...]
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Nandos Punishes Lancestrong
18 Jan 2013 by silverstreak / 6 Comments
The blood has barely dried on the floor, and already Nandos is ripping the Lance Armstrong/Oprah Winfrey interview a new one
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Another Local Online Agency Is Selling Fake YouTube Views, Facebook Fans, And Twitter Followers
18 Jan 2013 by silverstreak / 26 Comments
In an astounding conflict of interest, a local online marketing company that charges its corporate clients to promote their products and services online, has been revealed to be behind a local website that may sell fake Twitter followers, Facebook fans, and YouTube views. Depending on the method used, buying Twitter followers, Facebook fans or YouTube [...]
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R30 Million Buys You Some Pretty ‘Sweet’ Views In Johannesburg [Photo Gallery]
17 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Hey check it out, my boet. Just a small stack of tin will get you locked and loaded with this sweet pad on Linksfield Ridge. With SMEG appliances, gas BBQ, Apple TV, staff quarters and ‘John Deere’ generator, you’ll be landing deals in your sleep!
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Unearthed: “Modern Family” Star Sofia Vergara’s Pepsi Advert At Age 17 [VIDEO]
16 Jan 2013 by Steyn du Toit / No Comments
Sofia Vergara, who plays the part of Gloria on “Modern Family”, recently appeared in an commercial for Pepsi. Similar to her character on the show, she also wore a clingy dress that showcased her curves in this advert.
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How Is It Possible That This Print Ad Made It To Publication?
16 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 33 Comments
It’s one thing having a spelling mistake on the net. But how does it happen in print? More importantly, how does it happen twice in the 10 main bold words of your copy. Kercher cleaning tools managed to do it in the latest issue of Your Family magazine.
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Winning: How To Write Your Wall Street Internship Cover Letter
16 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
Every now and then a little gem of a potential employment situation ends up grabbing people’s attention. That’s exactly what this brilliantly honest internship cover letter achieved. Click through for some sincere insight.
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[UPDATED] Amplats Plans To Cut 14 000 Jobs, Government Is Shocked, Workers Strike
16 Jan 2013 by Bearded Wiseman / No Comments
Gasp, horror, shock. The poor government didn’t see that vast amounts of jobs would be lost as a result of their poor management of an on-going crisis in the mining sector in South Africa.
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Radvertising: Episode 5 Of The Tropika “Kagiso’s Island of Treasure” Web Series [VIDEO]
14 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Last week’s Kagiso’s Island of Treasure was all about Kagiso Lediga dipping his toes into the Jamaican dance scene and in this week’s episode he dives headfirst into their musical culture. Tessanne Chin is a popular Jamaican singer who has sang alongside the likes of Celine Dion – which means about as much to Kagiso [...]
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House Of The Week: This Is What R11 Million Gets You In TableView – Highest Penthouse On The Western Seaboard – 3 Bedrooms – Spanning Two Floors
10 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
According to Pam, this puppy is the ‘highest penthouse on the Western Seaboard,’ occupying the 17th and 18th floors. Situated in prime location boasting top class finishes and fittings and extensive living with high ceilings. Click through for more info and killer image gallery.
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Homeowner Publicly Shames Outsurance [PIC]
09 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 27 Comments
A Constantia man whose house burnt down is publicly protesting, saying that his house was insured for R6.9 million, but Outsurance are only paying out R2.5 million. Outsurance are allegedly suing him now, for damages. Oh the irony…
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