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A Few Surprises On This Most Popular Baby Names List
20 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
While Oliver and Olivia remain top of the list for the most popular baby names in England and Wales during 2020, new additions inspired by royals and pop culture have also been added.
Eye Bags Are So Hot Right Now [Videos]
15 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The beauty movement, which truly emulates how we all feel after the last year or five, is all thanks to TikTok. Naturally.
The Kiss That Says It All – New Superman Is Bisexual
12 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s some really important stuff going on in the comic book world right now, with DC making one of its biggest comic characters bisexual.
These Are The Coolest Neighbourhoods In The World
08 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
While acknowledging that food, drink, nightlife, and culture are all important aspects to consider, other factors have proven to be just as important, like community spirit, resilience, and sustainability.
“She’s Dressed Like A Ninja”: Lawyer’s ConCourt Comments Go Down Like A Lead Balloon [Video]
06 Aug 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Constitutional Court had a Zoom hearing recently, dealing with the state’s obligation to recognise Muslim marriages. One lawyer’s “ninja” comment is now being scrutinised.
Interesting Coffee Rituals From Around The World
20 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Coffee is immensely popular across the globe, and some countries have a history of traditions and ceremonies that draw on the drink.
Amazon’s Best Books Of 2021 Thus Far
11 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Beginning with Maggie Shipstead’s ‘Great Circle’, the Amazon Books editors have chosen the top titles of 2021 thus far.
$450 Million ‘Salvator Mundi’ Painting Opens Pandora’s Box Of Controversy
01 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A Russian oligarch and a Swiss art dealer are caught in the middle of a controversy that is shedding light on the dark side of the art world.
What You Should Know About Ramadan
14 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Let’s take the time to get to know more about the religious holiday of Ramadan, with a breakdown and some images from South Africa and abroad.
What It Means When A Zulu King Is ‘Planted’ [Videos]
18 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was laid to rest in a private funeral ceremony, preceded by Zulu traditions enacted when a King dies.
‘Booty Call’ And ‘Frenemies’ – Seven Common Slang Terms With Weird Hidden Histories
11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A few of the words or terms that would usually be followed by “as the kids are saying” actually date back a long, long way.
The New Ishiguro And Four Other Books To Add To Your Reading List
10 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Because we spend so much time staring at a screen these days, reading a book is a welcome break from the monotony.
An Interesting Look At The History Of The Toyi-Toyi [Video]
03 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The toyi-toyi is a huge part of South African culture, but it didn’t originate here, and it wasn’t always used for protest action.
When Celebrity Wax Statues Go Horribly, Horribly Wrong [Video]
13 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
History is littered with examples of wax statues gone wrong, and Arlindo Armacollo’s creations are some of the worst out there.
Top Picks From Amazon’s ‘Best Books Of The Year So Far’ List
07 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for something to read, or to add to your extensive reading list, we’ve got you covered.
Travel Plans Cancelled? You Can Take Virtual Tours Of Famous Attractions From Around The Globe
18 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Settle in and explore The Louvre, before heading over to Disney World and topping it all off with a trip to Yellowstone National Park.
Outrageous Scientists Bring Ancient Priest’s Voice To Life [Audio]
24 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have made it possible for us to hear the pitch and tone of a man’s voice 3 000 years after he died.
R35 Million “Disturbing” Painting Restoration Yields Unexpected Results
23 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts restored the middle panel of Hubert and Jan Van Eyck’s famous ‘Ghent Altarpiece’, and the results have received a very mixed reaction.
Feuds And Scandals Are Tearing The Romance Novel Industry Apart
14 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a scandal shaking the romance novel industry, and it’s far spicier than anything you’ll find in the pages of a Mills & Boon.
You Know There Was ANOTHER ‘Mona Lisa’ Hanging Above Someone’s Fireplace, Right?
17 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Caribbean tax havens, a mysterious international consortium, and a famous art detective are all involved in the mystery of the second ‘Mona Lisa’.
Family Googles Painting In Their Home – Discovers That It’s Worth R21 Million
16 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A painting that had hung on the wall since 1971 turned out to be the work of a famous artist, which was recently auctioned for a tidy sum.
Hidden Secrets In Seven Of The World’s Most Famous Paintings
14 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some of the world’s most famous works of art are hiding interesting details that you might not have noticed.
Indonesia’s ‘Rebel Riders’ Resemble Real-Life ‘Mad Max’ [Video]
08 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In Indonesia, a scooter is more than just a mode of transport. It’s a lifestyle, a creative outlet, and a form of self-expression.
Our Favourite Pictures From Comic Con Africa 2019
02 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
African superheroes reigned supreme at this year’s Comic Con Africa, which celebrated all things sci-fi, fantasy and comic related.
Child Genius Writes Novel About A Girl That Vanishes – Then She Vanishes
30 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Few tales are as strange as that of Barbara Newhall Follett, whose life would go on to imitate the fiction that she first wrote when she was just nine.
Shaolin Warrior Monks Must Pass An Incredible Final Test [Video]
21 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
At the Shaolin Temple in China, a Buddhist warrior monk must tackle a test that will ultimately change the course of his life forever.
‘Laugh It Off’ Founder Justin Nurse Lets Go In The Bainskloof Mountains
30 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Justin Nurse is the founder of Laugh It Off, South Africa’s first and finest satirical t-shirt company, and a long-time 2oceansviber. Here are some of his recent thoughts.
Home Affairs Doesn’t Believe Married Women Have A Right To Keep Their Last Names
24 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It appears that Home Affairs officials all over the country don’t believe that women have a right to keep their birth surnames when they get married.
Some Of Our Favourite Moon Landing-Inspired Artworks
24 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Curator Jon Feinstein put together a collection of images capturing deep space fantasies and imaginaries.
Rare Footage Of Uncontacted Amazonian Tribe [Video]
23 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
An indigenous media group has shared rare footage of a member of the Awá people, in order to raise awareness about the effects of deforestation.
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