This is a strong contender for the “Best Thing To Ever Happen To Twitter – Ever” Award. English boxer, Curtis Woodhouse recently suffered abuse at the hands of an anonymous Twitter troll following defeat in the ring to Shane Singleton over the weekend. Twitter user, @JimmyOB88 castigated Woodhouse for the loss of his light-welterweight title […]
Referee Mathieu Raynal endured an horrific injury while adjudicating a Montpellier versus Racing Metro match in the French Top 14 league this weekend. After being swept off his feet by a swinging tackle, Raynal suffered a double leg break, broken collar bone and serious ankle damage. Ouchies. [Source: YouTube]
Look at this adorable Pine Marten. Just look at it. A match between Thun and FC Zurich in Switzerland’s top football league, a pine marten (a close relation to the weasel) invaded the pitch, running between the legs of players and officials, and bring the game to a complete stand still. The marten had wandered […]
An apparently suicidal Oscar Pistorius plans to sell his home in the Silverwoods security complex to cover increasing legal fees – the same home where Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed on 14 February 2013. The Pistorius family spokesperson, Johan van Wyk said: He has signalled his intention to sell [the house], but nothing has been […]
According to police officers investigating the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius on Valentines Day 2013, Steenkamp met with her ex-boyfriend, Warren Lahoud two days prior to her death. The former lovers, who had been together for five years, met for coffee to catch up. Lahoud said in the forthcoming BBC 3 documentary, “Oscar Pistorius: What […]
Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day, claiming he thought she was an intruder. Over the weekend, it was reported that a close friend of Pistorius claimed that the athlete was on “the verge of suicide”. Pistorius has had to sell off his belongings to cover the cost of fighting the states […]
Remember this guy, Evan Price? Price completed the 2011 Cape Argus cycle race in nought but a lime green mankini, made famous by Sacha Baron-Cohen in Borat. For the 2012 edition, Price and his mates took it up a gear, with a veritable army of mankinis storming the lower order bunches of the Argus. Just enjoy […]
Wheels24 has reported that Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone has reiterated his desire for an African Grand Prix, and he wants it in Cape Town. I want to be in Cape Town. I’ve been offered Durban but I think we would be better off in Cape Town. Shem, Durbs. We still love you. But Durban […]
With the Cape Argus coming up this weekend we thought it was only appropriate to give all of you lucky souls participating a few tips to prevent injuries.
Introducing the LaFerrari, unveiled yesterday by the world’s most iconic sports car company. And yes, you are correct, that is The “The Ferrari”. The engineers were obviously managing this project. Its majestic beauty alone is not what sets it apart from the likes of Porsche, Lamborghini and McLaren – they all make pretty cars in […]
In this week’s episode, Oscar’s father, Henke, shoots from the hip and tells the UK press that their family keeps guns because of the ‘white crime levels.’ Both the ANC and the Pistorius family condemn his comments.
This isn’t your average proud dad home video of a tight High School Basketball championship. With just 2,9 seconds left on the clock, Mount Vernon led 60 to 58 over Rochelle High. Victory was in the bag. Until the ball was intercepted by New Rochelle’s Khali Edney. In a flash, Edney heaved the ball over the length […]
The replica is one thing, but the dramatic lighting is another. And then there’s the props. They got prosthetic legs, cricket bats, cellphones, guns etc. I think it’s fair to say the yanks are EATING this up..
If you’re riding the Argus, take a look at this and try not to get excited. It’s a bicycle rack for a Vespa and is apparently “the ultimate accessory for participating in the Argus or riding next to the peloton with a backup bike.”
Henke Pistorius, father of alleged murderer and Olympic Gold Winner Oscar Pistorius, is blaming the ANC for violent crime in South Africa, which results in a large number of South African citizens carrying guns to protect themselves. It is reported that Oscar’s father, grandfather and uncles own 55 guns between them. South Africa has one of the […]
We reported earlier that former golden boy, Oscar Pistorius, is on the cover on TIME magazine. Well if you want to see that full TIME magazine article, click headline..
Ryan Giggs is, arguably, one of the most naturally talented football players to grace the modern game. With an unrivalled mental strength, Giggs has skipped, turned, nutmegged and slotted his way through over 20 years of professional senior football, having burst onto the scene as something of a boy wonder for Manchester United in 1990. […]
Ever wondered why cyclists make you or your friends so completely mental on the road? How is it possible that such a small thing can send you into a bloody rage? Turns out it’s completely psychological. Read on…
We were discussing this the other day and wondering if it would reach these heights. TIME Magazine’s weekly covers have long shown the world’s topic du jour and this week is no different.
The foot is constantly changing with every step. It’s a dynamic shape – it flexes and distorts. And PUMA Mobium Elite is a first generation adaptive running shoe. What the heck does that mean? Basically, if you’re wearing any one of the shoes in the Mobium range, your foot will be experiencing the same range […]
Super Rugby is a tough school and over a season it’s not just the form players that will be included in the Bok team. It’s also the players that perform when the going gets tough and can consistently show that they are Springbok material. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the backline players that I’ve put on the radar
One of the unsubstantiated rumours that has circulated since the death of Steenkamp has been that she was pregnant at the time of her death with another man’s child. The inference of the rumour is that Pistorius caught wind of the “news”, and murdered Steenkamp in a jealous rage. Well, we can put that rumour […]
A British man has been given 24 years in jail for killing his lover. It is believed that he flew into a rage after finding text messages on her phone from another man. He maintained his innocence, but the jury didn’t buy it. Read on..
As Oscar Pistorius continues to dominate popular conversation, the discussion has shifted from what really might have occurred that night, to what will happen during the trial. He still intended to kill someone – anyone behind that door. This is where the plea bargain comes into it..
Kyle Abbott has been a hot topic of discussion this week for his incredible debut for the Proteas over the weekend. And tonight, Abbott will be on the Silly Point Show with Bruce Kay, chatting about his debut for the best South African test side. It was also the real start of the Super Rugby […]
Oscar Pistorius’ reputation management company has confirmed he will be holding his own private memorial service for his slain girlfriend tonight. “He wants it to be private” – insisted his reputation management company.
Social media can change our lives. The last two weeks has been an eye opening experience to say the least. A South African hero and international role model for millions was arrested for the pre-meditated murder of his girlfriend, in his house, while she was locked in the toilet. His defence is that he thought […]
Carte Blanche gave extensive coverage on the current Oscar Pistorius case last night. This includes unprecedented footage and interviews with Derek Watts and the likes of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents.
Oscar Pistorius is currently out on bail of R1 million as handed down by Magistrate Nair on Friday in the Pretoria Magistrates Court, and will be charged with murder of Reeva Steenkamp. During Nair’s judgment on Friday afternoon, he listed a number of personal facts relating to Oscar Pistorius, including the net worth of his […]
It seems Oscar Pistorius isn’t the only Pistorius family member heading to court for someone’s death. This trial will be a lot sooner than Oscar’s and with the athlete out on bail for months to come, Carl will get more media attention than he bargained for.