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‘Sin Tax’ Increases – How Much More You’re Paying For Beer, Wine, Spirits, And Cigarettes
26 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his budget speech on Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced an increase in sin taxes, which will see the price of alcohol and tobacco products increase.
Mother Throws Kids From Third-Floor Fire [Video]
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Quick-thinking neighbours helped to save four children, catching them in blankets as a woman dropped them from a third-floor window.
Disturbing Moment Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Is Shot And Dogs Stolen [Video]
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
An incredibly disturbing home surveillance video shows the moment that Lady Gaga’s dog walker was attacked and shot, and two of her French bulldogs stolen.
Wow – Woman Whips Off Underwear In Pick N Pay To Use As Mask [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all left the house without a mask before, followed by the hurried shuffle back inside to grab one. This is certainly a rather unusual approach.
SA Cracks A Spot On Condé Nast’s Latest List Of Best Places To Visit
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast ranked South Africa as one of the countries most worth visiting next month, and we obviously have to agree.
Three Great Feelgood Movies To Watch On Netflix This Weekend [Trailer]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Go on, add something uplifting to your list of things to watch this weekend.
Tiger Woods’ Accident Is An SUV Marketer’s Dream
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Until earlier this week, Genesis was a relatively unknown SUV brand. That all changed when Tiger Woods crashed, with many crediting the car’s safety features for his survival.
More Colourful Commentary After SAPS Officer Crashes Through Wall [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A few recent viral videos have had the added element of some ‘interesting’ language as people narrate what they’re seeing.
“Watch These Dorks” – Presenting Pakistan’s Rollerblading (Whilst Shooting) Cops [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Opinions are divided on whether cops on rollerblades is a good thing or a recipe for disaster, but so far it seems to be working out.
We Want: This R14m Seafront Property In Kalk Bay
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fresh sea air, the relative quiet of Kalk Bay, and boats returning to the harbour with fish that you can be eating within the hour. What’s not to love?
Bombs, Forgery, And Intrigue: True-Crime ‘Murder Among The Mormons’ Has It All [Trailer]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Forged documents about magic and salamanders, pipe bombs, and murder come together in what looks to be an excellent true-crime series.
Biggest Cocaine Bust In European History – Worth More Than $4 Billion
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Drug smugglers are a creative lot when it comes to hiding their product, but in this case, customs authorities in Germany and Belgium weren’t fooled.
It Didn’t Take Long For The Budget Speech Protest To Turn Ugly [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) clashed with police during a protest against the current unemployment rates, among other things.
The Correct Pronunciation Of Gqeberha, PE’s New Name [Video]
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Port Elizabeth is officially getting a name change, and it’s one that some folks are struggling to pronounce. It’s okay, we can help.
Almond, Fox, Or Cat Eyes As Reshaping Treatments Grow In Popularity
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The simple procedures used to treat some signs of ageing around the eyes can also be used to change the shape of the eye entirely.
Closer Look At Father With Alleged Underworld Ties Shot Outside Hout Bay School
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Earlier this month, Simon Mather was shot in the head outside a school in Hout Bay, which some suspect could be linked to underworld dealings.
Final Week To Score 100% Tax Deduction Through Property Investment – No Cash Required
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A helping hand from the taxman doesn’t come around all that often, so here’s something you may want to consider before the tax year ends on Sunday.
Heartwarming Story Behind 200 Mysterious Photos Found At A Dutch Flea Market
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
In 2008, Jennifer Skupin found two boxes of slides at a flea market. 13 years later, she’s finally solved the mystery of where they came from.
Comparing SA’s Fuel Rewards Programmes (Discovery, FNB, Capitec, And More)
24 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you commute for work, and rack up the petrol spend each month, you may want to consider which rewards programme offers the best savings.
They’re Likening This Show To The Early Seasons Of ‘Survivor’ [Trailer]
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
For those looking to fill the void left behind when ‘Survivor’ lost its appeal, ‘The Bridge’ might be exactly what you’re looking for.
NASA Hid A Secret Message In Perseverance’s Parachute
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A few keen-eyed Redditors and Twitter users took a look at Perseverance’s parachute and picked up on something that most of us missed.
The Sad State Of The Matric Maths Pass Rate In SA
24 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
South African students continue to perform poorly in subjects like mathematics, with fewer and fewer writing the standard maths curriculum.
Uber SA Is Facing A Serious Lawsuit
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
It looks like, after years of classifying South African drivers as independent contractors, Uber is going to have to answer for itself in court.
Consider The Ideal Franschhoek Wine Farm Day Out Sorted
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Out of ideas for what to do this weekend? How about an excellent brekkie, some wine tasting, and an out of this world lunch?
F1 Driver Romain Grosjean Remembers Every Detail Of That Fiery Inferno Crash [Video]
23 Feb 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Romain Grosjean was very fortunate to walk away from his crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix in one piece. Remarkably, he recalls everything that went through his mind.
Justin Bieber Almost Wept When He Saw His New Custom Rolls-Royce [Video]
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
I also almost cried a little when I saw Justin Bieber’s new custom ride, but for reasons very different to the singer’s own.
Five Binge-Worthy Podcasts That Are Basically Series For Your Ears
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re looking for something to listen to while you tackle the mundane tasks of the day, you can’t go wrong with a couple of gripping podcasts.
Another Layer Of Intrigue Added To Bizarre History Of ‘The Scream’
23 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s artwork, ‘The Scream’, is known the world over, although its fame isn’t without a degree of controversy.
SA’s Avo Theft Is No Laughing Matter [Video]
23 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa’s appetite for avos is on the up and up, and where there’s demand, there are also those who turn to crime.
Inspiring Choice For Second Person Aboard SpaceX’s All-Civilian Mission
23 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The second person chosen for the first-ever all-private crewed orbital flight in history has been announced, and we can see why they wanted her on the Inspiration4 mission.
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