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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Tom Cruise Goes Full Thetan in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ [Trailer]
Whatever Kool-Aid the Scientologists gave Cruise, it’s working.
Former Springbok Wing Cornal Hendricks Dies At 37
Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014 and went on to earn 12 caps for the Springboks, scoring five tries.
Mitchells Plain Community Demands Police Probe Into ‘Acid Prank’ At Woodland Butchery
The teen was allegedly the victim of a prank in which he was encouraged to drink a liquid from a cool drink bottle, later found to contain acid.
Thursday Morning Spice
‘Extraordinary measures’ planned to combat gang violence in Cape Town, Scientists turn lead into gold, UN revisits ‘killer robot’ regulations, Mahlobo declares war on water tanker mafia, South Africans start trickling back to Gauteng, and Is social media ruining Eurovision?
While George and Plett Booms, Knysna Is Crumbling
Knysna’s problems follow a pattern seen in towns across South Africa. With fewer people paying rates and more people needing services, crumbling infrastructure and decay is inevitable.
South Africans Are Referring To The Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ As “Die Groot Tsek”
In the now-viral spectacle, the group arrived in America via private plane – promptly nicknamed AirWors One – toting more luggage than any group of refugees we’ve ever seen.
Bob Odenkirk Brings His Work With Him On Vacation In ‘Nobody 2’ [Trailer]
Hutch’s relaxing holiday gets violent AF in the sequel to the surprise 2021 hit.
Museum Of Illusions To Open In Kloof Street
The museum will offer visitors an extraordinary journey through the world of optical illusions, interactive installations, and immersive rooms that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity.