Friday Morning Spice
Group Five trouble. Trump damage control. Sarah Sanders resigns. Singer settles rape lawsuit. Boston Dynamics robot malfunction. Catzavelos receives Greek letter. 8 months working for a drug cartel.
WhatsApp Is Making These Four “Massive Changes” Soon
Over the last few months, owners Facebook have been working on some massive changes to the popular messaging app.
Why The Wood You Choose For Your Decks And Ceilings Is So Important
There’s been a big movement towards sustainable timber over the past few years. Given how harsh the South African climate can be, you need to choose wisely.
An Update On The Stellenbosch ‘Gym Masturbator’
Last month, an 18-year-old in a Stellenbosch Virgin Active was caught touching himself and filming a woman.
One JSE-Listed Company That Actually Had A Great Past 12 Months
In the midst of South Africa’s weakest economic environment in a decade, one publicly-listed company has seen consistently stellar results.
Keen To Move To Australia? These Are The Five Most Popular Visa Options
Over the past few years, more and more South Africans have enquired about getting an Ozzie visa sorted. These are the five most popular options.
2OV Throwback Thursday – The ‘Beyoncé To Da Left’ Viral Video
Felicity Kiran, Anray Amansure, and Lauren-Lee Bock won’t be the last people to cover Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable”, but nobody else is going to do it quite like them.
Let’s Talk About Whether Hitting The Snooze Button Is Good For You
We’re all guilty of smashing the snooze button now and again for an extra few minutes of sleep, but what do the experts say about the habit?
The 10 Top-Rated TV Shows On IMDb Right Now
The top 10 TV shows on IMDb’s ‘Top Rated TV Shows’ list have near-perfect scores across the board.
Nat Geo’s Spectacular 2019 Travel Photographer Of The Year Winners [Images]
Out of thousands of entries, these beautiful pics came out on top in the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year competition.
The Rise Of South African ‘Micro Mansions’
If you’re tired of the admin of owning a regular mansion, you can now downscale to what property folk are calling a ‘micro mansion’.
Hitmen On Motorcycles As Details Of Baseball Star’s Shooting Emerge [Video]
Former Major League Baseball star David Ortiz was shot in a bar on Sunday, and authorities have uncovered a coordinated plot to murder him.
Very Cool Animation Maps Each Social Media Site’s Popularity Over Last 16 Years [Video]
This cool animation shows how social networks have changed, and gained or declined in popularity, over the past 16 years.
The Nasty, Sad Truth About False Bay’s Whales [Images]
False Bay plays home to a number of visiting whales that come here to breed, as well as a resident population of Bryde’s whales and orcas. Now they’re under threat.
Parliament Descends Into Chaos During EFF Versus ANC Showdown [Videos]
An induction session at the Old Assembly in Parliament turned ugly when the ANC and EFF clashed.
Thursday Morning Spice
Kim Jong Nam – playboy to dead CIA spy. Lifman fights back against SARS. Elon’s James Bond car. Table Mountain death. Ancient cannabis smokers. Chris Froome in ICU. FBI’s Hugh Hefner file. Jessica Biel is anti-vaxxer.
Bad News For Property Owners In Cape Town City Bowl, Southern Suburbs, Atlantic Seaboard
According to the latest Cape Town Sub-Regional House Price index, we’re looking at the slowest growth rate since the end of 2009.
Valuable Business Advice From One Of SA’s Most Influential Personalities
International speaker and renowned career coach Vumile Msweli has some invaluable tips for growing your business in the ‘age of disruption’.
Wife-Killer Rob Packham Has Just Been Sentenced
Today, in the Cape Town High Court, judge Elizabeth Steyn handed down the sentence to wife-killer Rob Packham.
These Four Pillars Of Health Will Help You Lose Weight
Winter is the perfect time to focus on becoming the best version of yourself, and these are the four pillars of health you should focus on.
Study Reveals The Breed Of Dog Most Likely To Bite Your Child
A study looked at 45 years of data, and 15 years of emergency room visits, to determine the dog breed most likely to bite your child.
Trevor Noah Unpacks Why The Relationship Between Russia And China Pisses Trump Off [Videos]
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are currently the best of buds, and you just know that’s going to irk America’s president.
Exiled Sports Journo Graeme Joffe On The Warpath Ahead Of Book Launch [Video]
Graeme Joffe fled South Africa back in 2015, but he hasn’t stopped trying to expose what he calls the ‘SA sports mafia’. It’s been a busy week for him thus far.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Rocketman
Following in the wake of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’s’ massive success with the story of Freddie Mercury comes ‘Rocketman’, a fantasy musical biographical drama based on Elton John’s breakthrough years.
Peak Snowflake: Students ‘Triggered’ By Question In Maths Exam
A maths exam question from a UK GCSE paper sparked a number of complaints, after students claimed it triggered them.
Of Course Instagram Influencers Are Flocking To Chernobyl Now
Following renewed interest in Chernobyl, Instagram influencers are circling the disaster zone like vultures, and people aren’t happy about it.
That Time Mike Tyson Smoked Toad Venom And Freaked Out
If you think you’ve tried hardcore psychedelics before, wait until you hear about Tyson smoking the venom of a rare species of toad.
Let’s Check In On That Guy Who Wants To Tow An Iceberg To Cape Town
Nicholas Sloane is going ahead with his plan to tow a 100-million ton iceberg through the notoriously rough Antarctic Ocean to Cape Town.
Jake White Reckons SA Rugby’s Latest Move Is A Total Disaster
In a scathing new column, former Bok coach Jake White has said that if SA Rugby wants to survive, it should be sold to the highest bidder.
Horrifying Video Shows Lying Bakkie Driver Hitting Motorcyclist In Bloem [Video]
A horrifying video shows a bakkie mowing down a motorcyclist at a traffic light in Bloemfontein. Judging by his actions the next day, the driver of the bakkie has a lot of nerve.