China Drops “Bombastic” Propaganda Video To Coax The World Into Standing With It Against US
The video is an unsettling echo of WWII-era propaganda, and given what AI can accomplish today, it’s also a surprisingly underwhelming piece of filmmaking.
Final Arguments In Joshlin Smith Trial Resumes Today [Livestream]
Lawyers for co-accused Steveno van Rhyn and Kelly Smith are presenting their final arguments today.
Here’s How Much You Pay In Rates For Every Rand Of Your Property Value
The rate-in-the-rand is a statutory formula used by municipalities to calculate property rates and shows how much a person would pay in rates for every rand of their property value.
Amazon Takes On Starlink As Project Kuiper Begins Deployment [Video]
Amazon also unveiled its consumer terminals, including antennas the size of a vinyl record and smaller terminals akin to its Kindle devices.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Warning of Indian attack on Pakistan within 36 hours, Three missing police officers among five dead pulled from Hennops River,
Formula 1 drivers may face fewer penalties for swearing, Godongwana’s fresh blueprint to plug a deeper revenue hole, and Why translating Chinese food names into English is an impossible task.
Why The Largest Poker Sites Require A Tighter Fundamental Game
Online poker has changed a lot in the past few years.
Just How Many Websites, And Hosting Companies, Are There?
We have come a long way since the internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information.
Update From SANParks On The Devastating Table Mountain Fires
SANParks is calling on Capetonians to continue avoiding all hiking and mountain biking trails and to steer clear of the Silvermine, Tokai, and Boyes Drive areas.
Western Cape Police Offer Big Reward In 2023 Murder Case Of British Doctor In Nyanga
The doctor was on holiday with his family when their GPS rerouted them through Nyanga, where a suspect approached the vehicle and shot Kar Teoh in the head.
No Spot For South Africa In 2025’s Top 10 African GDP Growth Rankings
GDP growth could be a significant instrument for decreasing poverty and lowering income inequality, but alas, “policy uncertainty” seems to be South Africa’s path of choice.
Spain and Portugal Declare States Of Emergency After Massive Power Outage Causes Chaos
While cyberattacks have been ruled out, several newspapers reported the cause of the massive power outage to be an ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ – a rare phenomenon where weather changes affect power lines.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Liverpool win record-equalling 20th league title, Say goodbye to the last Afrikaans show on SABC 2, Venda filmmaker’s ‘Lubunyu’ wins big at Cannes, and Arson suspect arrested as firefighters continue to battle Cape Town blazes.
Scientists Discover A Brand New Colour ‘Olo’
According to the researchers, only five humans have so far been able to see the ‘new’ colour.
ICYMI: Lewis Hamilton Joins Edward Norton To Recreate Iconic ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Scene [Video]
With a little digital trickery and permission from Paramount, Hamilton was inserted into the famous parking attendant scene from the 1986 cult classic.
Rwandan Genocide Leader Found Living As Beekeeper In Exclusive New York Neighbourhood
Despite having been convicted of genocide in absentia by a Rwandan court, Faustin Nsabumukunzi has been living and working in the United States since 2003.
The Muizenberg Beachfront Upgrades Are Coming Along
While the beachfront looks like a mine dump at the moment, the City’s teams are hard at work to complete the project by the end of 2026.
Friday Morning Spice
Zelensky’s visit to South Africa attracts global interest, Blake Lively savagely bashed at Time100 gala, AI reset at Apple, Just Stop Oil movement goes deeper underground, and ‘Trump 2028’ hats and T-shirts for sale on president’s online store.
Veterinary Formulations Without The Harm: The Power of Clean Ingredients
Selecting a veterinary product now goes beyond merely addressing a symptom. It’s about choosing deliberately to safeguard the environment, the consumer, and the animal’s long-term health.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Turns 36 After Nearly 20 Years In Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal was just a young student at a military college in 2005 when he suffered a serious head injury in a road accident.
Those Weird And Wonderful Theme Camps At AfrikaBurn
AfrikaBurn themed camps remain at its core a testament to what’s possible when people come together with nothing but good vibes and imagination.
Fyre Festival 2 Goes Up In Flames As Billy McFarland Puts Company Up For Sale
No doubt, Billy will be back soon with another bespoke disaster.
Cape Town Property Owners Are Flipping Out Over Proposed Property Rates Hike
Property owners have until 2 May to submit their feedback on the City’s draft budget for 2025/26.
Another Kloof Nek Crash Leaves Commuters Injured
Cape Town’s Kloof Nek Road has once again been the site of a serious traffic incident.
New Past-Best-Before Store Promises 43% Cheaper Prices Than Pick ‘n Pay, Checkers
While some of their products might have been better before, they are more affordable now, which is a hell of a sales pitch for consumers struggling to feed their families.
Thursday Morning Spice
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scraps VAT hike, Harvey Weinstein retrial begins, How Africa is kickstarting its sports industry, The logistical challenges of Pope Francis’s funeral, Tariffs are coming for America’s sex toys, and Renault’s new ‘mini-supercar’.
Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Rocks Istanbul
According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), aftershocks continue to be felt in the region.
The Truth About ‘Chalet Girls’ Who Look After The Needs Of Europe’s Wealthy Skiers
Ultimately, personality is key and chalet hosts are expected not just to perform chores, but to act as charming dinner party hosts each night.
Newzroom Africa Anchor Taken Off Air After Road Rage Video Goes Viral
News anchor Aldrin Sampear is seen confronting the woman, accusing her of giving him the middle finger, while she accuses him of physically hitting her.
The Techno-Seasteaders Who Want To Colonise The Ocean
Humans have long looked at ocean living as the next frontier. Some wealthy men are now testing the waters.
Free Concert In The CBD To Kick Off The Cape Town International Jazz Festival
For one epic evening, Greenmarket Square transforms into an open-air stage featuring world-class jazz in an iconic setting.