The Mother City is filled with historical secrets, from lonely trees to tragic romance stories. Maybe you’ll find something to inspire a mission this weekend.
Time for you to show your age, friends. It’s Friday, so let’s take a stroll down memory lane and generally avoid doing anything productive.
We sat down with the man whose socially conscious fashion store has been around for nearly two decades, in order to find out exactly what Youth Day means to him.
Ever wondered just what the Italians think of American-styled coffee? Quartz gives us a little historical background to help us understand the whole thing.
The story of Lord Lucan and his disappearance has long been tabloid fodder, and now his ex-wife is speaking out in a new documentary about the man.
Today just so happens to be International Museum Day, which means there are plenty of spots opening their doors for free. A few surprises, too.
We live in the age of enlightenment, and every day sees some or other remarkable medical advancements. Back in 1984, though, history was being made.
Coligny is just one example of South Africa’s small towns that did not get the memo that the country entered into a democracy all those years ago.
420 has increasingly gained popularity as a celebration of international pot culture, and here’s what the folks who started the pot-fest have to say about it.
No one has more fun – and more influence – with fashion, fame and celebrity seduction than Rihanna. The Barbados-born singer’s critically lauded fashion line, FENTY x PUMA, has allowed Rihanna to retain her title as one of the biggest popstars on the planet – and she has just released a teaser for the collaboration’s […]
Things are heating up between the FAs of England Scotland and governing body FIFA, and it appears that the British associations won’t be backing down.
During apartheid, the Project Coast programme was developed to both control and kill people, but even now certain questions remain unanswered.
Amelia Earhart’s disappearance has been the subject of much investigation for almost 80 years, but there might have been a pretty big breakthrough.
Whether Melania’s choice in clothing at the second round of presidential debates was intentional or not, she sure grabbed the attention of those watching.
Over in the Gobi desert, the largest fossilised footprint ever has been found. This provides more insight into the world that existed on earth before our time.
Yet another group of Afrikaner “pioneers” will keep to themselves, when they settle on a farm in the Eastern Cape. The Facebook group is also gathering steam.
Who fancies a walk in an underground park, followed by a cup of coffee? Jozi’s 75-year-old tunnels might be set for a massive revamp.
Kim K has taken a stand against genocide deniers in the best way possible – by taking out a full page ad speaking her mind. Money talks.
Who knew that the history of shirt-button placement went as far back as Napoleon? Let’s find out what’s up with specific button placements for different genders.
Jim Jones, cult leader of the Peoples Temple, will be the subject of Vince Gilligans’ latest creation. If you’re not familiar with his story we’ll set you in the right direction.
We know that come rain or shine South Africans are going to have a toot or two, so let’s look at which pubs have been helping us out the longest.
Everyone loves a little trip down memory lane, but one chap has compiled an incredible collection of old school photos that you really need to see.
There may be serious worries about Rio’s ability to host the Olympics, but if they don’t pull it off they won’t exactly be alone.
When Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger first took Instagram for a spin they couldn’t have known how things would end. Day one – who posted what?
The first time you logged onto Facebook it probably looked very different to what we have today – but can you remember that far back?
If you’re the type who’s tired with what dominates radio airwaves these days then you’re not alone. The music industry might be in for a serious wake up call.
Unless you have visited Egypt and seen these yourself, you wouldn’t have seen the inside of the Valley of Kings tombs – until now.
If you have ever laid eyes on Angkor Wat you’ll know it’s a thing of real beauty, but now a new discovery is shaking up everything historians thought they knew.
Thanks to apartheid major South African cities remain rather segregated, but these census maps show just how much in each city.
Cape Town is certainly a work in progress, but it isn’t often you get a glimpse of what life was like 200 years ago.