3D-Printed ‘Ivory’ Is Helping Save Elephants Who Are Slaughtered For Tusks

One tagua palm can produce as much vegetable ivory in one year as an average African elephant can produce in its lifetime.
The Ridiculous Anti-Glasses Influencer Who Is Making Money Off Claiming To ‘Heal Vision’ [Video]

Despite the lack of any scientific evidence, she has amassed a substantial following on social media and is offering her fruity approach to tens of thousands of followers.
Portuguese Town Flooded By 2.2 Million Litres Of Wine After Distillery Accident [Video]

Residents watched in disbelief as approximately 2.2 million litres of red wine surged forth, transforming the town into a surreal, literal ‘red sea’.
The Real Reason Behind The Springboks’ Polarising ‘Minty’ New Kit

No matter what shade of green we’re rocking, you can be sure the Springbok ruck will smash just as hard.
Fans Are Divided After SA Rapper Nasty C Beats Up Fan Dancing On Stage [Video]

I guess you don’t choose the moniker ‘Nasty’ for nothing.
Footie Player Goes Viral After Hitting Ref With An ‘UNO Reverse’ In Response To Yellow Card [Video]

Someone please send Eben Etzebeth a stack of UNO reverse cards for the next Springbok match, I wanna test a theory…
New Research Suggests That Air Pollution Is Linked To Suicidal Thoughts

Scientists suggest that air pollution may also trigger inflammation in the brain, disrupt serotonin levels and interfere with stress response pathways.
The Pope Meets Sylvester Stallone And Reveals He’s A Huge ‘Rocky’ Fan [Video]

Even if you’re besties with the Big Guy Upstairs, meeting ‘Sly’ Stallone is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Mzanzi Youth Choir To Proudly Grace America’s Got Talent Season 18 Final As Part Of Top 11 Acts Chosen [Video]

South Africa’s Mzansi Youth Choir continues to prove that they are the pride and joy of local talent.
Local TikTok-er Proves You Don’t Need To Spend Mixologist-Level Money To Make The Perfect Summer-Taste Cocktail At Home [Video]

While many TikTok-ers spend their days overcomplicating and overpricing drink-mixing, this is a simple and tasty trend we can get behind.
SA TikTok Star Known As ‘Mr Beanie’ Asks Mmusi Maimane Tough Questions In Brand New Candid Interview [Video]

As we get tired of the same old lies from many of our local politicians, Maimane and Corder’s interview bodes well for the future.
“The Worse The Wig, The Better” – Woman Who Was Told She Couldn’t Rock Pink Hair At Work Goes ‘Malicious Compliance’ With Terrible Wigs [Video]

When her dyed hair was deemed unacceptable, her manager suggested wearing a wig. Benschoter took the suggestion to heart in a way that her employer probably didn’t expect.
Studio Ghibli Drops Teaser Trailer For ‘The Boy And The Heron’ But ‘True Fans’ Are Abstaining From Watching [Video]

Many fans believe that refraining from viewing promo content aligns with Studio Ghibli’s intended viewing experience.
What The Record Petrol Price Increase Means For South Africa’s Interest Rates

Economists warn that record diesel price hikes may exert upward pressure on inflation, potentially affecting the interest rate outlook.
Blink-182’s Travis Barker Reveals Shows Were Postponed Due To ‘Life-Threatening Emergency Surgery’ For His And Kourtney Kardashian’s Baby

The band was set to kick off their UK and Ireland tour in Glasgow but had to cancel due to what was described as an “urgent family matter” that required Barker’s immediate return home.
Meet Reigning World Slam Poetry Champ Xabiso Vili, Proudly South African Wordsmith Embarking On Europe Tour

Vili is not just an accomplished poet but also an award-winning performer, new media artist, producer, digital strategist, and social activist.
Archeologists Find 1900-Year-Old Preserved Roman Swords Stashed In Dead Sea Cave [Video]

The pristine weapons were stumbled upon by a team of researchers while they were photographing an ancient inscription on a stalactite.
New ‘SpermSearch’ AI Technology Could Be The Answer To Male Infertility

Male infertility remains a growing concern, with sperm counts reportedly declining by half over the past four decades.
‘This Is A Biohazard’ – Man’s Explosive Diarrhoea Mid-Flight Forces Plane To U-Turn For 5-Hour Clean-Up [Video]

[imagesource:pexels] Passengers on a recent Delta flight from Atlanta to Barcelona found themselves in a nightmarish situation when the plane was forced to turn around due to a passenger’s severe bout of diarrhoea. It’s one thing being ill and kakking your broek in the safety of your own home, but this poor guy’s tummy malfunction stopped a whole […]
Drake Spots Sign Saying “I Spent My Furniture Money On Your Shows” Mid-Performance And Gives The Guy R1 Million [Video]

Even the music video for one of Drake’s top tracks, ‘God’s Plan’ shows the musician dishing out cold hard moolah to strangers, lighting up their faces with green $$$ signs.
Pickles Have Entered The Pizza Topping Chat – A Trend As Divisive As Pineapple

To pineapple and pickle, or not to pineapple and pickle, that is the question!
Man Left Traumatised After Boss Made Him Skin A Dead Dog As ‘Punishment’

Apparently this cruel ‘punishment’ was handed down to September after he reported the business to the Department of Labour for violations of labor legislation.
Homeless Capetonian Man Defies Odds To Help Rescue Baby Seal [Video]

Charles shocked seal specialists and rescuers this week when he was found cradling a calm yet sickly baby seal in his arms.
Actor Aaron Paul Reveals That He Earns Nothing For Breaking Bad Streams On Netflix

Paul, along with his fellow Breaking Bad cast members, recently joined the picket line in support of the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.
Workers Looking For A Shortcut Detained For Carving Up A Piece Of The Great Wall Of China

The destruction of parts of the heritage site were reportedly due to an attempt to create a shortcut for the workers’ construction project. A literal cutting of corners, as it were.
Kevin Hart And Idris Elba Help Name Baby Gorillas At Rwanda’s Famous Gorilla-Naming Ceremony [Video]

The ceremony which took place on Friday saw notable personalities like actor Idris Elba, comedian Kevin Hart, and musician Asa coming together to honour the beautiful gorillas who call Rwanda their home.
Pitch Pawfect: Three Dogs Feature As Barking Soloists With Danish Orchestra [Video]

Bizarrely enough, the addition of the canine instrumentalists is not a new adjustment to the piece but was written into the music in the 1700’s.
Kanye West And Wife Banned By Italian Boat Company After NSFW Incident [Video]

We’re unfortunately getting used to the musician’s controversial shenanigans. This spicy boat ride is not the first time that Ye has made headlines for unsettling behaviour.
Gender Reveal Party Ends In Flames As Pilot Crashes In Puff Of Pink Smoke [Video]

A gender reveal party in Sinaloa, Mexico, took a horrific turn this week when a small plane, hired by an expectant couple to fly overhead, nosedived the pilot to an untimely demise.
Inventors Of ‘Virtual Fence’ Collar For Dogs Are Now Working On New Pet ‘Smartphone’

[imagesource:twitter/@HaloCollar] “Hello? Yes, this is dog speaking,” is how a smartphone for dogs manifests in my imagination, but the reality is less fantastical and more a technological feat of great minds. In the ever-evolving world of pet tech, the Halo Collar, which harnesses the power of the internet of things (IoT) with Wi-Fi and GPS […]