Look, news is sometimes complicated and difficult understand. Sure, you’ve heard of this “Bradley Manning” guy. His name has been bandied about on campus, at a braai, or around the watercooler. You heard he was sentenced for espionage against the United States, but you’re not sure why, or how. That’s okay. Taiwanese animated news has […]
When your job entails investigating illegal activity and ruffling the wrong feathers, it will very often put you in awkward situations. Investigative journalist Brian Krebs often publishes articles about the online criminal underworld and unsurprisingly he has been harassed for his efforts.
During the WWE Smack Down world tour last night in Cape Town, Randy Orton got an unpleasant surprise. Click through to check out the video.
After the Spanish train crash in the North West region of Galicia killed over 80 people when it derailed, there has been much discussion about the train driver. Francisco Jose Garzon Amo has already been caught out for talking about speeding on Facebook, but now the man who allowed the train to allegedly travel at […]
When an Indian maharajah crowned at a young age passed away (after the depression caused by his son’s death), his daughters were left with nothing near what they deserved. Instead of getting what they thought was there birthright fortune, they were given only a few dollars a month from the palace officials that they suspected to have […]
US sex writer, Dan Savage, widely known for his online campaign against homophobic senator Rick Santorum, has joined forces with gay and lesbian activists in Russia in order to protest against the countries persecution of homosexuals, they decided to target what Russia loves the most, their vodka. To shine a much needed light on new laws […]
This is classic Bronx. According to the person who uploaded this video, the enraged woman beating the car with a golf club is the wife of the car owner. No one is sure what led to the incident, or what happened afterwards, but we can assume that some damage to the relationship was done. Enjoy, […]
Youth in revolt. On Sunday evening, police in riot attire headed down to Huntington Beach to break up a raging crowd after the US Open of Surfing. It was reported that the ruckus started at around 19h00 once the competition had concluded and the Huntington Beach Police even had to ask for help from neighbouring agencies. According […]
Erik Chevalier came up with a “nerd-approved” board game that he used to trick people into giving him money. The people who fell for the trap, ended up giving away over R1 million to a guy that was taking them for a ride. This is what The Doom That Came To Atlantic City was about: […]
On Wednesday evening, a Spanish train in the North West region of Galicia killed over 80 people after derailing. In the latest news, Francisco Jose Garzon de Amo, the train driver, is now being watched by police guard in hospital and is being placed under investigation as a result of the accident. The 52-year-old man […]
Yesterday, we reported on the incredible mob-style assassination attempt on Czech businessman Radovan Krejcir. Now we have the ENCA interview with the man himself, explaining the ordeal. When you get the gist of his accent you can hear Radovan say things like “I thought it was a firecracker,” that make you believe…he never knew he […]
EWN’s Mandy Wiener has reported that shady Czech businessman, Radovan Krejcir has survived an attempt on his life outside his offices in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Krejcir, who is currently fighting extradition to the Czech Republic to serve 11 years in prison after being convicted of money laundering to the tune of R227 million was a close […]
While the Westminster Magistrate’s Court has ruled that Dewani ought to be extradited to South Africa to face trial for orchestrating the 2010 murder of Anni Dewani, Shrien Dewani’s legal team has appealed the decision.
Charges have been filed in a New Delhi court on Monday 22 July 2013 by Indian police. The charges relate to the match-fixing scandal that took place in 2000 when South Africa toured India.
Jeff Wiggill, owner of First Tech Group, was found with gunshot wounds to his head in June 2013 after a reported highjacking. But some believe his death could be linked to the company’s unpaid debts.
According to The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), a police captain was arrested in Worcester on Friday for allegedly raping a woman in his official SAPS vehicle in June of this year. Spokesperson Moses Dlamini said: The complainant alleges that on 20 June at about 23.30 she was raped by the suspect who was driving […]
Dr. David Klatzow helped crack cases like the Brett Kebble murder and the Helderberg crash, and is now involved in the Pistorius case. When he hosts a murder mystery weekend, you go. And what better venue for a murder mystery weekend, then the town of Stanford – just 10 minutes outside Hermanus. You’ll recall Klatzow’s […]
Loaded with undetermined weapons and accused of shipping illicit drugs, the North Korean Chong Chon Gang has been anchored off the Atlantic Side of Panama on Wednesday. According to the Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli the ship was stopped as they suspected it to hold illegal substances. When checked, it was found that the ship’s cargo consisted of […]
A YouTube video showing monks wearing designer sunglasses, headphones and luxury hand luggage created a stir in the Buddhist community. The monk seen wearing gold aviator sunglasses is now in a lot of trouble with Thai authorities.
Come yesterday, the South African wireless telecommunications provider Telkom is being charged with a doozy. According to Mail & Guardian, the group has to pay R200 million in administrative penalties. This is after the Competition Tribunal found evidence to substantiate that Telkom is abusing its power as the leader of telecoms facilities in the country. […]
On Tuesday morning, one unlucky person living on the International Space Station was a victim of every astronauts greatest fear. While Luca Parmitano and Chris Cassidy were on a spacewalk conducting a routine repair of the outskirts of the Station, Parmitano began to panic. It was reported that the Italian astronaut’s helmet began to fill […]
Remarks made by relief magistrate Herman Badenhorst at the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court have been criticised by most. Badenhorst said to a convicted rapist that he should feel free to commit rape in prison.
The magazine known for featuring some of the greatest names in music and popular culture history since 1967, has decided it was a good idea to feature terrorists in their latest issue. Click through to see who.
If you ever wanted to run some kind of Breaking Bad smuggling expedition, now is your chance. According to defense analyst Helmut Heitman, South Africa has no airborne radar system. This means that if you know exactly where the ground-sited radar is and fly low enough, you can successfully smuggle whatever it is you need to. With the […]
A 787 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing Dreamliner parked in a remote location at Heathrow Airport caused both runways to close after it caught fire. According to Sky News, there were no passengers on the plane at the time and therefore no injuries occurred. A spokesperson for the airport said that the aircraft suffered from an internal fire […]
Protesters marched in support of Trayvon Martin’s family and in defiance of the ‘not guilty’ verdict that was handed down for George Zimmerman, who stood accused of shooting and killing the unarmed 17-year-old teen.
You know that legless guy, that sits in the middle of the road pulling on heartstrings and getting you to throw money to him. Well, Jan Smuts Avenue, Corlett Drive, Riviera Road and Glenhove Road robots and intersections, have all been used by this one man, to fool the heck out of you. Emmanuel Manwadu, a […]
What would you do if you saw this man peeping up at you while you were using the bathroom? That is exactly what Kenneth Webster Enlow was doing when Ambra Reynolds spotted him.
This is an excerpt of a video capturing the protests in Egypt. The short clip shows videographer Ahmed Assem capturing the final moments of his own life.
Goodman Nono has been busking in Greenmarket Square, between St George’s Mall and Long Street for almost 20 years. Goodman is blind, and makes between R300 and R400 a day from small donations and CD sales. He’s become something of a city institution. Here’s Goodman playing his guitar in his usual spot. But according to […]