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.
First-Ever W2RC South African Safari Rally Takes Off From Sun City
Local hero and former Dakar winner Giniel de Villiers will be in the thick of the action too.
This Californian Ranch Selling For R18 Million Comes With Its Own Waterfall
Silver Ridge isn’t just a ranch, it’s a wild slice of magic with a price tag that laughs in South African.
The BBC Blows Open Brutal Report On Rampant Sexual Abuse Of Children In SA’s Illegal Mines
With around 6,000 disused mines scattered across South Africa, most left wide open, the trade shows no sign of slowing. As long as they remain accessible, so will the children – lured, trafficked, and thrown into the dark.
Cape Town Ceramic Artist Mervyn Gers Stirs The Pot With ‘Dump On Dictators’
The idea of using toilets as a symbol of protest emerged during the early days of lockdown when panic buying led to a frenzy over toilet paper.
A Lufthansa Flight Flew Without A Pilot For 10 Minutes After Copilot Faints While Pilot Is Locked Out Of Cockpit
Though uncommon, “in-flight incapacitations”- including pilots dying mid-flight – do occasionally happen.
51-Year-Old Man Climbs Everest For The 19th Time, Because Once Just Isn’t Hardcore Enough
The British mountaineering machine just broke his own record, proving Everest might be tall but he’s got the edge.
Johannesburg Mayor Plans To Use Expropriation Act To Take Hijacked And Abandoned Buildings In City Centre “For The Public Good”
Very rarely does the ANC’s definition of “for the public good” translate to anything good for the public, so we’ll have to wait and see how this plays out.
This Is Your Shot To Showcase South Africa’s Natural Beauty – And Win With WWF!
Snap the soul of South Africa and stand a chance to win with WWF’s Our Country, Through Your Lens – where your vision meets our wild legacy!
Kalk Bay’s Haunted Manor Recently Went On Auction Again
Named Spring Tide, it has been the subject of numerous legends over the years and is said to have a haunting history that includes decades of spooky tales and unexplained occurrences.
Cape Town Car Deal Turns Deadly: Hawks Bust Alleged Kidnappers After Ransom Horror
A vehicle viewing turned into a nightmare as a Cape Town man was kidnapped, ransomed, and murdered. Now four suspects are facing the music.
Mexican Navy Cadets Killed As Tall Ship Collides With Brooklyn Bridge [Video]
Parkgoers in Brooklyn Bridge Park could be seen on video running from the water’s edge as the crippled ship appeared to drift toward them.
Monday Morning Spice
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer, Scottie Scheffler runs away with US PGA title, US loses last top credit rating with Moody’s downgrade, A look back at Eurovision 2025, and UFO striking fighter jet is among swarm of mystery objects spotted.
Exploring The Vibrant World Of Tongits Go On GameZone
The digital shift has not only maintained the game’s popularity but also introduced it to new generations of players, ensuring its continued relevance in Filipino culture.
South African Artist Marlene Dumas Smashes Record As World’s Priciest Living Female Artist
Another record broken, another South African blazing trails.
Grammy-Winning Superstar Tyla To Host The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
She may have lost out to Taylor Swift at last year’s Kids’ Choice Awards, but this year it’s Tyla’s show.
Mom Of The Year? Texas Woman Busted For Equipping Son With Weapons For Alleged School Attack
When your kid’s planning mass violence and your response is a shopping trip to the army surplus store, parenting has officially left the chat.
‘Inappropriate Adult Noise’ During Meeting Has MP’s Hot Under The Collar
Perhaps the rules should henceforth include “no watching Pornhub offscreen during portfolio meetings”.
Justin Bieber Finally Addresses Those Diddy Rumours – Sort Of [Video]
Six feet deep or a thousand leagues under the sea, eventually everything rises to the surface.
Bitcoin Surpasses R2 Million As Analysts Predict Surge To R7 Million By Year-End
We can’t help but envy the crypto bros who paid R1,81 for a single Bitcoin in 2010.
State Execs Cash In: Mantashe Spills On SOE Fat Cats And Their Pricey Paydays
Million-rand salaries, billion-rand losses – Gwede Mantashe says it’s all “aligned” with government guidelines.
Internet Loses It Over AI Humanoid Going Haywire And Attacking Workers In Chinese Factory [Video]
A dangling droid lost the plot mid-test, flailing like a caffeinated octopus.
Worth A Watch: Rebecca Davis Exposes The “Armies Of Nano-Influencers” Shaping Online Political Discourse [Video]
If you’re forming your political opinions based on X threads, here’s a friendly reminder that almost everything online is fake.
Two African Cities Were Acknowledged In List Of Best Cities For Culture In 2025
Pack curiosity. Leave your clichés behind. Africa’s cultural capitals are calling, not whispering.
Friday Morning Spice
Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet, Celebrating the revival of the Green Point Flea Market, Putin and Zelensky skip Turkey talks, The oldest CEOs on the JSE, and Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Cape Town Man Wins World’s First-Ever Sperm Race: “Some Weird Elon Musk Sh*t”
The inaugural sperm race included several hours of lavishly produced nonsense, including multiple professional emcees and sperm race commentators.
Gone Without A Trace: DA Slams Correctional Services Minister Over Pollsmoor Prisoner Vanishing Act
Three violent offenders disappeared from a maximum-security prison, and now the DA wants to know if the minister’s story is smoke and mirrors.