Thursday Morning Spice

The woman behind South Africa’s most iconic food brand, How Chelsea won the Conference League, US federal court blocks Trump tariffs, and Sex, lies, and an 8-inch carving knife.
Scientists Just Discovered A Mysterious New World Beyond Pluto

The newly-discovered object could also challenge theories of Planet 9, a proposed but unobserved large planet orbiting billions of miles beyond Neptune.
Join The Ride To Wilderness Festival For Charity With Bridges For Music

All levels of riders are welcome to join a pedal through the picturesque English countryside.
Life Imitates Art As Ceiling Collapses During ‘Final Destination’ Screening

The last thing you’d expect while watching a movie about people dying in freak accidents is dying in a freak accident.
Former Stellenbosch University Student Theuns Du Toit Found Not Guilty In Urination Case

In May 2022, Du Toit was filmed urinating on the belongings of fellow student Babalo Ndwayana. The incident was captured on video and led to widespread outrage, with many accusing the university of racism.
Cavendish Mall Ster-Kinekor To Close Down In June

The closure will be a blow for Southern Suburbs tweens and parents alike.
Wednesday Morning Spice

SpaceX Starship breaks up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test, Storm brewing over proposed BEE changes, State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping, Adidas Falls Victim to third-party data breach, and Is the Michael Jackson biopic cursed?
Here’s JPMorgan’s 2025 Reading List For The Wealthy

Now in its 26th year, the list was compiled from more than 1,000 suggestions from JPMorgan’s client advisors, and this year, it’s all about the need to guide the next generation of wealth.
A Massive Elephant Seal Wandered Through The Streets Of Gordon’s Bay This Morning [Video]

Unusual as it was, he still managed to be the fastest thing on Cape Town’s roads.
No Signal, No Cool Ideas And No @#*$% Support: Why Do Some ISPs Go AWOL On Sundays?

The internet doesn’t take the weekend off, and unlike some service providers, some people actually work on Sundays.
Scientists Remain Baffled By Mysterious Orb Found In Colombia

The object, said to weigh around 2 kilograms, was recorded flying over the town of Buga in Colombia before dropping down into the jungle.
South Africa’s Jordy Smith Takes Top Spot In World Surf League Championship After Massive Win At Margaret River Pro [Video]

The oldest bro on tour at 37, Jordy is still charging hard as he chases that long-overdue World Championship title.
The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index Of Weird Stuff People Leave Behind

Riders don’t just forget the essentials, they’ve left behind everything from a urinal to 175 burgers in the backseat.
Radio Legend Darren Scott Dies

Darren spent much of the past few months in the hospital during his difficult battle with cancer.
Tuesday Morning Spice

Inside PetroSA’s shambolic diesel trading empire, The impact of Starlink on South Africa, Macron dismisses viral video showing apparent shove, Tearful Rafael Nadal honored in emotional French Open farewell, and F1 boss questions ‘long-term sustainability’ of South African GP.
South Africa To Massage BEE Laws To Allow Starlink Entry

The new programme should give global satellite operators, most notably Starlink, refugee status from our strict BEE requirements.
Emmanuel Macron Slapped By His Wife As They Get Off Plane In Bizarre Footage [Video]

The clip of the fighting couple went viral overnight, with it initially denied by Palais de l’Élysée as being fake, but sources in the French media later confirmed that the clip is in fact real.
Lando Norris Wins Monaco GP To Narrow Gap To Piastri [Video]

Norris’ victory cut Piastri’s lead at the head of the championship to three points, with Verstappen a further 22 points behind in third.
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Makes A Splash In Cape Town

Now in its third year, Cape Town’s two-day celebration wrapped up on Saturday with an exciting dragon boat race at the V&A Waterfront.
Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Revealed In New Book

The existence of the child remained a well-guarded secret, known only to a handful of Mercury’s most trusted confidants, including his family, Queen bandmates, and Mary Austin, the woman Mercury once planned to marry.
Monday Morning Spice

Prasa blows R2.5bn fixing trains and then discards them, Threat to Checkers and Pick n Pay in South Africa, Liverpool lift Premier League trophy, Billy Joel’s brain disorder diagnosis, and What is the TikTok Chromebook challenge?
Heritage Ruling Halts Oude Molen Development Plans

The fight’s not over, but Oude Molen is a rare patch of farm life in an increasingly cramped metropolis, so perhaps the city should take another look at how it defines social development.
Norwegian Man Wakes To Find A Massive Container Ship In His Garden

According to Johan Helberg, his neighbours saw the approaching ship and ran to warn him, but he ignored it, saying, “The doorbell rang at a time of day when I don’t like to open.”
Netflix Releases First Trailer For ‘Titan: The Oceangate Disaster’

Titan: The Oceangate Disaster delves into the psyche of billionaire OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and explores his relentless quest to bring oceanic exploration to the masses – at any cost.
Private Jet Crashes Into San Diego Neighbourhood

Radio transmissions from the flight’s final moments provided some insight into the weather conditions, with the pilot allegedly saying, “I’ll give it a go”.
Friday Morning Spice

UK to roll out chemical castration for sex offenders, Trump’s evidence of ‘white genocide’ contains images from DRC, How Cape Town murder and rape convicts ‘vanished’ from jail, and Taylor Swift wishes she never met Blake Lively after being dragged into Justin Baldoni drama.
Three Of The Most High-End Hotels In South Africa You Should Try On Your Next Trip

South Africa often flies under the radar as a luxury destination, but we’ve got the low-down on all the luxury stays that you simply have to try to experience the best of this stunning country.
Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant Takes Fine Dining To New Depths

The structure is designed to fully integrate into the marine environment over time as the roughness of the concrete shell acts as an artificial reef.
Well-Known Businesswoman And Jewellery Designer, Jenna Clifford, Passes Away

Clifford passed away on Tuesday night, surrounded by her family and close friends.
Budget Part III: Fuel Levy Increase “The Only New Tax Proposal” [Video]

ICYMI: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered his budget speech yesterday.