Politics
They Reckon Trump Is About To Pardon Joe Exotic, The Tiger King
27 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Trump has already pardoned Michael Flynn, and reports suggest that the Tiger King himself could be next in line.
Government To Charge Netflix And Co. To Operate In SA
26 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Legislation that will redefine who pays who, and how a TV licence will be paid, is pushing ahead, with some contentions changes thrown into the mix.
Latest ANC Reappointment Shows Why 16 Days Of Activism Rings Hollow
25 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today marks the start of the ’16 Days of Activism’ campaign, with this year’s theme being ‘women’s economic justice for a nonviolent and non-sexist South Africa’. Meanwhile, within the ANC.
A Touch Embarrassing – Justin Trudeau Pranked By Fake Greta Thunberg [Audio]
25 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Canadian Prime Minister thought he was fielding a call from the climate change activist, until the ‘South Park’ references tipped him off.
SA Trucking Industry In The Middle Of A Violent War [Videos]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Drivers have been killed and others injured over the past week, with more than 30 trucks torched in a series of violent attacks.
Understanding The Ace Magashule Case In Nine Minutes Flat [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The outcome of Ace Magashule’s trial will have huge, far-reaching implications for this country going forward. Here’s a quick recap of how we got to this point.
Obama Superfan Loses It During Virtual Prank [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Joyce Taylor thought she was watching a recording of the former president, until he addressed her directly by name.
PETA Is Coming After Cyril Ramaphosa [Video]
24 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
PETA has alleged that Ramaphosa and his employees have worked to conceal ties to trophy hunting in South Africa.
Genuinely Embarrassing Moment Sees Trump Fooled By Sister’s Parody Account
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Donald Trump was delighted to learn that his sister, Elizabeth Trump Grau, was speaking out on his behalf. Just the one problem.
Forcefully Breathing On Someone Is Assault In America [Video]
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst healthcare workers across the US beg people to wear masks, and the country records a million new COVID-19 cases in a week, some folks don’t seem all that bothered.
The Obamas Are Producing A Netflix Comedy Show About Trump
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m not sure what will be more entertaining – the comedy sketch show produced by the Obamas, or the rage tweets that will accompany it.
The Latest Round Of Ace Versus Cyril Is Particularly Important
23 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With Magashule’s arrest earlier this month, lines have finally been drawn in the sand. The next few weeks are going to reveal a great deal about who holds party power.
Tear Gas, Water Cannons, And Stun Grenades At Brackenfell High School [Videos]
20 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The EFF ‘Red Friday’ protest is in full swing outside Brackenfell High School, and things have already escalated into clashes with the police.
Sarkozy Was Like A Bantam Cock – Obama Dishes On World Leaders
20 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Barack Obama’s latest memoir, ‘A Promised Land’, details his interactions with a number of world leaders.
Table View High School’s Racist TikTok Problem
20 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An investigation is underway after a fake TikTok account posting racist content claimed to be affiliated with Table View High School.
The Pope’s Account Liked This Brazilian Model’s Picture On Instagram
20 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Vatican is doing damage control after the Pope’s official Instagram account ‘liked’ a rather risqué post of a scantily dressed model.
Rudy Giuliani Sweats Hair Dye During Outrageous News Conference [Videos]
20 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Another day, another unhinged attack on US democracy, this time fronted by a profusely sweating Rudy Giuliani.
Jacob Zuma’s Done A Runner From The Zondo Commission
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Zuma is going to new lengths to avoid taking the stand, including bogus recusal requests and simply running away from the commission.
Ivanka Trump’s Maid Of Honour Spills The Beans
19 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lysandra Ohrstrom and Ivanka Trump were best friends growing up, although that friendship has soured since the current president took office.
Mickey Rourke Didn’t Hold Back On Trump’s Lapdog, Lindsey Graham
19 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 68-year-old actor has been an outspoken Trump critic for years, and he’s not a fan of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, either.
Looting, Blockades, And Violence As Gauteng Taxi Strike Goes Off The Rails [Videos]
18 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A taxi strike is underway in Gauteng, as the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) protests outstanding COVID-19 relief fund payments.
Interviewing People At The Million MAGA March Must Be A Wild Ride [Videos]
18 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This past weekend, Trump supporters marched through the streets of Washington DC, complaining about voter fraud, Antifa, socialism, and so on.
Brackenfell High School Set For Another Showdown [Videos]
17 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The EFF is gearing up for another protest outside Brackenfell High School, this time threatening to ‘ensure that nothing operates’.
Fox News Host Gets Into Shouting Match With Trump’s Press Comms Director [Video]
16 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the weekend, things between Fox News’ Leland Vittert and Trump 2020 press communications director Erin Perrine turned rather sour, rather quickly.
Observe This Gold Dog Statue With Wraparound LED Screen – Erected By A President [Video]
13 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Turkmenistan’s longtime president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has a thing for Central Asian shepherd dogs, or alabai, with his latest stunt another example of that.
The Staggering Sum Of Money You’ve Paid For The Deputy President’s Bodyguards During Lockdown
13 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When it comes to protecting our deputy president, David Mabuza, it appears that no expense shall be spared.
Trevor Noah Can Barely Contain His Excitement [Video]
12 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Trevor can hardly hold back a grin when saying the words “since Joe Biden was declared president-elect and Kamala Harris’ sassy white friend”.
Ouch – Let’s Talk About The DA’s Results In Yesterday’s By-Elections
12 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dubbed Super Wednesday, there were around 100 wards across the country being contested in the by-elections. Preliminary vote tallies paint a worrying picture for the DA.
Not So Bad – New Lockdown Rules Following Ramaphosa’s Speech
12 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite widespread concern that we could be looking at a return to stricter lockdown measures, some restrictions were actually lifted.
How Possible Is It For Trump To Overturn The Election Result?
11 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Deep down, Donald Trump knows he won’t overturn the election result. That doesn’t mean he won’t do everything he can to try and delegitimise it.
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