An anonymous source dropped off a flash drive with the Cape Royale concierge, for my attention. The drive contained scans of all the documents pertaining to the recent Formula 1 scandal, involving the Renault F1 team, boss Flavio Briatore and driver Nelson Piquet Jnr. The same scandal which has resulted in Flavio’s recent immediate resignation […]
I was chatting just the other day about the drug peddling issue on Long Street. You’ll recall I was saying how nice it is to visit Hudsons Burger Joint on Kloof Road, where drugs, parking and dirt is not as much of an issue. Looks like some of the Long Street boys got bust on […]
After kidnapping her 18 years ago, Phillip Garrido kept Jaycee Dugard in his backyard and fathered two children with her. Garrido is a convicted sex offender and suddenly, out of the blue, walked into a California police station with the victim by his side. He told authorities that God had spoken to him. Obviously. This, […]
Got this little pearler last week. I want you to see it. It’s really special. Stunning! Hi Seth, I hope your Hollywood adventures are going swimmingly! The cold, wet weather has returned to Cape Town this week – but I’m counteracting the appalling weather by contributing to the South African red wine sales, […]
My brother, Barack Obama, was in New Hampshire on Tuesday for a Town Hall meeting about healthcare and the changes he aims to introduce to the system in America. Now this is a pretty damn intricate topic and something I certainly won’t be discussing right now. For those of you who want to read more […]
To actually believe in the concept of someone tapping diesel fuel from a rock is one thing, but to actually be conned into funding the person…. well, that’s just another story altogether. It happened to Rubert Mugabe’s government, funnily enough. You will not believe this! Actually, you probably will.. This, from News24: […]
Wow, this is something to add to the voices in your head asking why exactly you live in London. A recent study has found that violent crime is higher in the UK per capita, than it is in South Africa. This, from the Daily Mail : The most violent country in Europe: Britain […]
I don’t read a lot of books and when I do they usually have to be non-fiction and/or biographies. It takes a lot for me to pick one up on recommendation and, when I do get to that point, I usually don’t get past half way. I’m happy to say that this is not the […]
This is one of those radical stories that only come along “once in a blue moon” (a phrase I made up to describe a rare event – use it, don’t use it). Some of you (none of you) will remember the famous kidnapping of toddler Steven Dammanin New York, 1955. The boy was snatched when […]
It’s one thing behaving like a rock star, but it’s a fine line between being a rock star and losing every last ounce of sense. Like Pete Doherty who was recently arrested in Geneva, Switzerland after he was found slumped over in the airplane bathroom with a hypodermic needle. Pete DohertyIn very good nick […]
Local law enforcers and “peace officers” should be warned – they are not above V&A Waterfront law. As we see in this pic, Cape Town cops who think they can abuse a yellow/red line vibe, are going to find themselves getting a bit stuck. Literally. And punished!Outside the Aquarium It’s not the first […]
“Shameless” and “disgusting” is what local residence of the Republic of Hout Bay are calling it; following this, the latest unprovoked attack on the seaside community. Cycling helmet attack in the Hout Bay Spar Not so “good for you” Marc P gave this sobering account: A HUGE attack on human rights went […]
This just in. Having spent some time in my youth in Pinelands, it always cuts me deep when I hear bad stories to do with the once sleepy hollow. I was having a great day today, between working on the movie script and some down time at Caprice – before I received this email and […]
Phil Spector is one of the most famous and eccentric music producers of all time having worked with the likes of The Beatles, Tina Turner, The Righteous Brothers and The Ramones. He was the originator of the “Wall of Sound” production technique, and was responsible for over 25 Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965, […]
It had to happen. After many years of stoned Capetonian antics and the general “park anywhere” mentality, The V&A Waterfront security team have had enough and are now, surprisingly, clamping vehicles who park “in the middle of nowhere.” “Middle of nowhere” parking is now an offence“Oh my God! It’s like you can’t do ANYTHING […]
Joseph Fritzl , the guy that kept his daughter as a sex slave underground and raped her and had a number of kids with her and killed one, gave some good exposure to a certain brand of file binder. Fritzl holds his preferred brand in front of his face No, no – this […]
It looks like the latest allegations made by ex-Teazers stripper, Marilize Emmenis, are enough for Supersport to issue Joost van der Westhuizen a yellow card. News24 reports: Cooling off period for Joost Johannesburg – Representatives of the management of SuperSport met with former Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen on Monday to discuss […]
Sorry, I got lost in the lyrics of Billy Joel’s song, Honesty, back there. What I really want to show you, is this thing, which is related to telling the truth and honesty. It’s also pretty damn hilarious. Quality Beautiful. I love those guys. I have the odd online venture and some of […]
It’s been a number of years since Charles Manson (not to be confused with Charles Bronson, who is awesome) was in the headlines for brainwashing his crew (The “Manson Family”) and instigating a killing spree in 1969, which included the death of Sharon Tate, the wife of movie director, Roman Polanski. Charles Manson 18, […]
Jeez this is pretty radical. The guy who put a smile on the face of the world, is going to jail for three years! Fuck, that’s hectic! Let’s check out the video before we go on: This, from The Guardian: Iraqi shoe-thrower sentenced to three years in jail Journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi had pleaded […]
The Sri Lanka cricket team tour bus has just been attacked in Pakistan. Reuters: Sri Lanka cricket team bus attacked in Pakistan LAHORE, Pakistan, March 3 – Gunmen killed at least four people in an attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team’s bus on Tuesday as it drove to a stadium in the […]
Here’s a novel way to try and get people to calm down. SAA have erected (penis penis penis) signs at Johannesburg’s Jan Smuts airport, asking travelers not to take their stress out on the SAA staff. Honestly – do we care about your fragile staff? WHAT an incredibly amazing vibe! Imagine how cool […]
Let this be a warning to all women who date Chris Brown who consider talking out of turn. This, the real pic of Rihanna from TMZ. Now that it’s raining more than ever Know that we still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella [thanks christy]
I trust everyone is tuned into the latest SAA crew scandal? they were caught smuggling weed and now, cocaine. It is not known if the coke has anything to do with Joost van der Westhuizen. iol reports: South African airport security equipment needs to be urgently updated to avoid further “national embarrassments”. Prince Mashele, […]
I’m just gathering myself. Joost van der Westhuizen has apparently been caught in a sex tape, filmed by a whore, whilst on coke. It doesn’t get better than this, ladies and gentlemen. This is the the biggest SA scandal since Hansie lied to us. Quietly enjoy this, from HEAT: You’ve seen the headlines and read […]
Chris Brown, Umbrella star Rihanna’s boyfriend, klapped her after a pre-Grammy party. He subsequently turned himself in and was arrested. They did not attend the Grammy’s, even though they were both due to perform. Rihanna and her boyfriend, Chris Brown This, from The Times: R&B singer Chris Brown failed to turn up […]
As you might have gathered, I cruised up to Hermanus with The Muse on Friday arvee last week, in lieu of Don Corleone’s 70th birthday being held at Wolff’s Nest on Saturday night. The drive was pretty cool, except for the fact that we had to return to The Safe House about seventy two times […]
It had to happen. It’s just too much for the freaks’ brains out there. You know, actually auditioning on live TV, and in direct contact with “superstars” like Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy “Swazi” Jackson. Now look what you’ve done – this, from the New York Post: An “American Idol” reject who was […]
That’s a bit better! Not to be outdone by the McCartney/Mills divorce chaos, the Madonna/Guy Ritchie affair has taken it to the next level, including crazed fans willing to kill the opposing spouse, in the name of their idol. Check it out, from The Mirror: Guy’s knife terror – crazed Madonna fan’s bid to […]
Capetonians’ favourite pastime of driving absolutely motherless will come under strain this weekend as word is getting out about this weekend’s road block “blits” that will be hitting a blurry road near you. Apparently this season’s road block activity will be the most hard-core ever performed. Ever. In the Milky Way. This is not […]