Friday Morning Spice
Banksy’s refugee boat. Facebook giving SA grants. Mafia thriving. Virgin Money shutting. SA’s biggest house for sale.
Videos Show “Catastrophic” Hurricane Laura Smashing US Coast
Hurricane Laura is pummelling the US Gulf Coast, leaving an apocalyptic wasteland in its wake.
Five Bizarre Things You’ll Find For Sale On Amazon
The internet can be an extremely weird place, especially if you go down the online shopping rabbit hole.
Well, Eskom’s Latest Online Meeting Was A Complete Shambles
Whilst the threat of load shedding hangs over our heads, an online meeting to discuss various matters related to Eskom ended in farcical circumstances.
Distell Counts Lost Billions From Alcohol Sales Ban
We’re starting to get a taste of the knock-on effects of the ban on the sale of alcohol during the lockdown.
Jeff Bezos Just Smashed A New Wealth Record
Despite the fact that COVID-19 is causing financial uncertainty around the world, you can always count on the rich getting richer.
Our Top Five Favourite Ways To Open Wine Without A Bottle Opener
There are few things worse than hankering for a glass of wine, before realising that you have no idea where the corkscrew is.
Bella Thorne Made $1 Million In One Day On OnlyFans
Bella Thorne is raking in the cash on the adult entertainment platform OnlyFans, and not everyone is happy about it.
Now We’re Talking! They’re Paying People To Self-Isolate
In the UK, they’re now paying coronavirus sufferers, and those they’ve come into contact with, to quarantine themselves.
This New Flick With Mick Jagger And Donald Sutherland Looks Great – Trailer For ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’
Mick’s role in ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ is his first film role in almost two decades, since starring in the 2001 drama ‘The Man from Elysian Fields’.
There’s A Massive SA Strike Coming
COSATU is planning a major strike to protest President Ramaphosa’s inaction on corruption.
Angelina Must Be Thrilled With Brad’s New Lady
Brad Pitt was spotted going on holiday with model Nicole Poturalski, so obviously speculation abounds regarding their relationship.
Get Used To It – The Rise Of Voicenotes And Why They’re The Way Forward
Phone calls are alright, but have you ever tried sending a voicenote so that the person on the other end can listen to it at their discretion?
Where In SA To Buy The Insect Repellent That Could Kill Coronavirus (According To The British Military)
According to research by Britain’s defence laboratory, there is a product found in certain insect repellants that could potentially kill the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Illegal Land Invasion Fears As Cape High Court Bans Shack / Hut Evictions
The Western Cape High Court has granted an urgent interdict stopping the City from evicting people who illegally occupied land during the lockdown.
Thursday Morning Spice
TikTok chief quits. Lions kill lodge owner. Cyril’s ‘historic moment’. Elephants on cannabis. Hottest baby names. Why birds sing.
Mayhem In America As Gunman Opens Fire During Jacob Blake Protests [Videos]
On the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, anger over the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who is currently paralysed after police fired seven times from close range into his back, has now turned deadly.
“Shock-Like Sensations”: Read This Before You Have Any Plasma Pen Procedure
While in theory, it may seem as though all plasma pens ‘do the same thing’, this is definitely not the case.
Six Instagram-Worthy Places To Stay On Your Next Holiday
If you’re looking for somewhere weird or whimsical to stay while travelling, we’ve got you covered.
SA’s ‘Second Surge’: Good News, But Expert Says Data From Next Few Days Is Vital [Video]
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, the chairperson of the COVID-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee, is optimistic about our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Ferrari Roma Touches Down In SA (And It’s Not Cheap)
The new V8-powered Ferrari Roma made its South African debut on Tuesday, and it’s a pretty sweet ride.
Never-Before-Seen Footage Of Largest Nuclear Explosion In History [Video]
Russia recently declassified 40 minutes of unseen footage of the largest man-made explosion in the world.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Good Hope
Beautiful yet broken, South Africa’s a democratic society on a journey of healing… struggling to overcome deep-seated economic inequalities 25 years after the first free and fair elections.
First Reviews For Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ Are In [Trailer]
Depending on who you ask, ‘Tenet’ is either a masterpiece or the sort of film that leaves you scratching your head in confusion.
Meet The ‘King Joffrey’ Of Belarus – A Dictator In The Making [Video]
What’s more terrifying than Europe’s last dictator? The effect that he has had on the smaller version being groomed to take his place.
Insane Story Behind The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park [Trailer]
By the time Action Park was shut down in 1996, six people had died in separate incidents, with countless bones broken along the way.
One In 12 000: Watch This Four-Year-Old Nail A Hole-In-One [Video]
Some golfers spend their entire lives dreaming of a hole-in-one. Rocco Figaretti ain’t one of them.
Elton John’s Honeymoon Was A Horrible Nightmare For His Then-Wife
In court documents filed by Renate Blauel’s lawyer, she claims that Elton John not only violated the terms of their divorce, but ignored her struggles with mental health.
Chilling Links Between Mozambique ISIS And South Africa
Sources say as many as 100 South Africans could be fighting alongside the terrorist group, with criminal activities in our country funnelling money to aid their operations.
Daylight Daycare Armed Robbery Captured On CCTV [Video]
CCTV footage of a woman robbed outside a daycare centre, and in front of a child, is circulating on social media. It’s not an easy watch.