France Revives The Jungle Jail, Sending Drug Kingpins And Extremists To The Amazon
A brutal new fortress deep in French Guiana will silence drug lords and radicals – far from their empires, phones, and favours.
Japanese Manga’s Prediction Of A “Catastrophe” Has Tourists Cancelling Trips To The Island Nation
While soothsayers and social media have added to the hysteria, most people who have chosen to stay away from the island nation are referencing a manga comic book by artist Ryo Tatsuki published in 1999.
When Will CemAir Land In Plettenberg Bay Again?
CemAir, which used to be the sole airline offering commercial flights to Plettenberg Bay, had to suspend its services due to the ongoing “structural challenges” at Plettenberg Bay Airport.
Musk’s Drug Habit Left Him Open To Russian Spies, Says Former FBI Agent
Between ketamine binges, late-night texts with Putin, and a messiah complex, Elon Musk might be more liability than legend.
Top Joburg Principal Quits Amid Alleged Scandal Of Missing Money & Mayhem
The school principal of Reddam House Helderfontein said he’s off to write a book, but parents and staff think he was booted after a storm of allegations rocked the school.
Viral Kiwi Ad For Cheap Used Cars Hits 7 Million Views In Just Five Days [Video]
We never knew selling second-hand cars could be sexy. Well, sort of.
Taylor Hawkins’ Son Rumoured To Be Joining Foo Fighters After Shock Exit Of New Drummer
The son of the late Foo Fighters star has already performed with the band a handful of times, most notably in 2022 during the tribute concert held for his dad.
From Five-Bedroom To Fallout: The Curious Case Of Afrikaans “Refugee” Charl Kleinhaus
He left behind his dogs, his mom – and allegedly a mining empire – only to end up in the U.S. asylum system with a past that’s anything but squeaky clean.
Jim Morrison’s Grave Statue Found By Chance Decades After It Was Stolen
The white marble bust of the singer, made by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, was placed at the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris on the 10th anniversary of Morrison’s death in 1981.
Orcas Swirling In Algae Soup In Antibes Sparks Global Outrage: “This Is Not An Option” [Video]
If the best we can do in 2025 is “well, we brush the algae,” it’s not just the orcas that are circling the drain.
President Ramaphosa Arrives To A Thunderous Shrug In Washington
Ramaphosa was welcomed into the U.S. with all the grandeur usually reserved for delivery drivers at the White House’s staff entrance.
Tuesday Morning Spice
What to expect in South Africa’s third budget, Huawei launches its first non-Windows laptop, China begins assembling its supercomputer in space, Europe and the UK ‘reset’ relations, and The South African telecoms company that lost R18 billion.
The Art Of The South African Braai: More Than Just Meat And Fire
While many associate the braai strictly with flame-grilled meat, it’s evolved into something far richer: a ritual of bonding, a showcase of local flavours, and increasingly, a fusion of tradition with modern tastes.