Enjoy Boris Johnson Being Defeated By An Umbrella [Video]
The unveiling of a memorial to police officers who have died in the line of duty was a sombre affair, until Boris’ struggles with an umbrella took over.
Crypto Strikes Back – It’s Been A Big Week For Bitcoin
It’s been a big week for Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies in general, leading to renewed interest from investors who have yet to take the plunge.
Apparently This Olympic Swimmer Has A “Phenomenal” Third Leg [Video]
Gold medals for everyone involved in this Tokyo Olympics live TV gaffe, when a BBC sportscaster’s compliment turned into an innuendo, giving the two British swimmers an opportunity to prove their stoicism.
Fertility Doctor Used Own Sperm Instead Of Women’s Partners
Some couples, believing that the male partner’s sperm would be used, were given random samples, and in some cases, Dr. Barwin’s own sperm.
Three Trailers For Your Friday Perusal
Hey, would you look at that? It’s Friday. Time to ease into the weekend with a few trailers for your perusal.
Stressed Elephant Tramples Man [Video]
A video filmed on July 25 shows the moment an Asian elephant, agitated by a large crowd of people, tramples a man to death.
Guess What’s Inside Tom Brady’s Outrageous New Super Bowl Ring?
NFL star Tom Brady received his seventh Super Bowl ring last week, and it is loaded with diamond, gold, sentimentality, and a surprise inside.
Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
Carnage: Wife Gets Vax At Same Time As Husband And Mistress [Video]
A viral video shows a husband bringing his mistress to a vaccination centre, only to find that his wife had come to get the jab, too.
Gauteng, Did You Feel The Earthquake This Morning?
Residents of Boksburg were given a rude awakening this morning, as a 3,5 magnitude earthquake struck the area at 6:32AM.
R120m Fresnaye Mansion Linked To Messy ‘Texas Tycoon’ Divorce
For the past five years, Preston Haskell, the son of a Texan construction mogul of the same name, has been involved in an increasingly messy divorce.
Friday Morning Spice
SA GOLD! Rassie goes hard again. $100 to get vaxxed. John McAfee conspiracy theory. Volocopter flies. Scarlett sues Disney.
Update On The ‘Mercedes Woolies Looter’ Story
Mbuso Moloi, perhaps best known as the ‘Mercedes Woolies looter’, was caught out in a web of lies after footage showed him leaving a Durban outlet.
2OV Throwback Thursday – The ‘Josia Thugwane Gold Medal’ Viral Video
Thugwane was actually shot five months before the Olympics, and overcame incredible obstacles just to turn up at the starting line on August 4, 1996.
This Mysterious Three-Minute Song Has The Internet Baffled [Video]
It’s been 35 years since a synth-pop song was recorded off a German radio station, with no information about who wrote or sang it. The search for further details has led down some interesting paths.
How You Can Sponsor A Gifted High School Student’s Education For R251 A Month
As we take stock of the events of the past few weeks, big-hearted South Africans around the country are asking, “how can we help?”
Famous French Prankster Is Back With Olympic Routines [Video]
It’s a miracle that Rémi Gaillard hasn’t been punched in the face more often during the course of his life.
Poker And Revenge In Scorsese-Produced Thriller [Trailer]
Big names like Oscar Isaacs, Willem Dafoe, and Martin Scorsese make up the crew and cast for Paul Schrader’s highly anticipated revenge thriller.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Inadvertently Helps With Paris Jewellery Heist
Jean-Claude van Damme proved to be a distraction with dire consequences when a jewellery thief made off with €3 million worth of gems in a Parisian heist.
Unreal Footage Of Impala Stumbling Into Mating Leopards [Video]
You have to feel for all of the parties involved here, other than the people watching on, who were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime sighting.
“Twisties”: Why Simone Biles Pulled Out Of Olympic Finals
Biles pulled out of two Olympic finals this week – the women’s team event on Tuesday, and the individual all-around final yesterday – citing her mental health, as well as “having a little bit of the twisties”.
List Of The Latest UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Iran’s expansive and decades-old railway, France’s last inhabited lighthouse, and some of Italy’s fourteenth-century frescoes all made the cut.
Superyacht Crew Members Can Tell You Some Wild Stories
Yachties see it all during their employment, and despite public perception, it’s not endless tropical destinations and happily serving the rich and famous.
Another Incredible Find In Gauteng Mine
Petra Diamonds has found yet another notable gem in the Cullinan mine, just two weeks after its rare blue diamond was sold for around R580 million.
Things Get Heated Between EFF And Afrikaner ‘Bittereinders’ [Video]
The EFF and members of the Afrikaner group Bittereinders (meaning ‘to the bitter end’) faced off outside a Pretoria old age home yesterday.
Thursday Morning Spice
Porsche takes on Bezos and Musk. How SA avoids UK red list. Einstein was right about black holes. Double semi wins for SA swimmers. Rooney’s hotel room shocker.
Viral Video Shows SANDF Soldier Unable To Climb Into Truck
‘Stomach in, chest out’ was the rallying cry regarding the fitness of our country’s officers and soldiers. This video paints a different picture.
Tokyo Olympics Gets Its Own Mike Tyson Moment [Video]
Moroccan boxer Youness Baalla was headed for a loss against New Zealand’s David Nyika when he totally lost his cool.
The Perilous Plight Of The African Penguin [Video]
Cape Town’s African penguins are currently enjoying a moment in the limelight with the success of Netflix’s ‘Penguin Town’. Dig a little deeper, though, and it becomes clear that the species is in crisis.
SPL!NG Movie Review: The Weight Of Gold
‘The Weight of Gold’ is a sports documentary that explores what it’s like for Olympic athletes who dedicate their lives in the pursuit of winning gold at the Games.