War
Photos Emerge Of Australian Troops Drinking Beer From Dead Man’s Prosthetic Leg
01 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After two years of unsubstantiated reports that soldiers had been using the prosthetic leg of an Afghani soldier to drink beer, there’s proof.
Cyborg ‘Supersoldiers’ Aren’t As Far-Fetched As You Think
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Movies like ‘Terminator’ have made the public somewhat wary of the idea of cyborgs. When you hear what the U.S. military has planned, that might not be a bad thing.
Here’s The ‘War In Afghanistan’ Doccie The Marines Don’t Want You To See [Trailer]
19 Mar 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Marine veteran’s new doccie is an unflinching, no holds barred look at life inside the Corps and the war in Afghanistan.
The ’28s’ And The ‘Fast Guns’ Gang Are At War – Here’s The Inside Scoop
08 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Gangster hitman Francisco Peter Muller was found guilty of assassinating a rival gang leader, as gang wars rage on in Jozi and Cape Town.
BBC Compares SA Crime Stats To Actual War Zones
18 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The most recent SA crime stats made for tough reading, including a 7% spike in the murder rate. Is there any validity to the ‘war zone’ comparison going around?
Voetsek! 95-Year-Old Nazi Removed From NY Home On Stretcher And Sent To Germany
23 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
After years of ‘living peacefully’ with his wife Maria in New York, a former Nazi collaborator was strapped to a stretcher and sent back to Germany to face the music.
Trump Fighting War Vets Over ‘Apocalypse Now’ Movie Sums Him Up Perfectly
21 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Apocalypse Now’ remains one of the Vietnam War’s most iconic movies, so you’d imagine that war veterans have seen it a few times. Enter Donald.
New York Times’ Syria Video Will Leave You Shaken [Video]
17 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Syria’s latest chemical attack has resulted in missile strikes by the likes of America, the UK and France, but what is it like to endure an attack whilst on the ground?
Fascinating Before And After Shots Show Surgical Precision Of Syria Strikes
16 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Targeting Syria’s alleged chemical weapons program, the U.S. and its allies fired off more than 100 missiles in the early hours of Saturday morning.
South Africa Could Probably Succeed In A War Against Switzerland – But That’s About It
13 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
South Africa might not be in the top 10 when it comes to military strength, but out of the 136 countries ranked, we’re not in the worst shape.
Putin Is Basically Preparing For World War III [Video]
02 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Speaking to top officials during a state-of-the nation address, Putin disclosed new information on Russia’s nuclear arms programme.
A Fake Prince Was Arrested In Gauteng Amid FBI’s Hezbollah Drone Investigation
26 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Three people have been accused of illegally exporting, via South Africa, spare parts to Lebanon’s Shi’a Islamist political party.
Chilling Story Of How A North Korean Spy Blew Up A Plane In 1987 To Disrupt The Olympics
23 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When Korean Air Lines Flight 858 blew up in 1987, a North Korean spy was captured. Now she has a stern warning for all as the Winter Olympics heads to South Korea in February.
Incredible Original Colour Photos From World War II
24 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You might be shocked to learn that there was actually colour film back in World War II times, and some of the snaps are both beautiful and poignant.
VICE’s Hardcore Doccie On The Battle Against ISIS In Syria [Video]
21 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not every day that one gets the chance to see what the battle for Raqqa, a Syran ISIS stronghold, looks like on the ground. This is some brave reporting.
“One Of The Biggest Cons In The History Of Photojournalism” – How This Chap Duped The World [Images]
07 Sep 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Eduardo Martins was a darling of the photojournalism world – leukaemia survivor, surfer, and not afraid to venture deep into conflict zones. Turns out that was all baloney.
South Africa’s Military Compared To The Rest Of The World
07 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
As the threat of war in Asia looms large, let’s take a look at where SA stands in relation to the rest of the world. Just in case we get thrown into the mix somehow.
The One Weapon North Korea Possesses That Should Make Us All Very, Very Worried [Video]
05 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
There are bombs and then there are hydrogen bombs, and North Korea’s latest show of force might have serious ramifications for millions of people.
Harrowing Drone Footage From Raqqa, The ISIS Stronghold In Syria [Video]
30 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Raqqa has been under ISIS’ control since 2014, and the latest attempt to take it back by US-led forces gave one photojournalist the chance to get some footage.
This Is Why The World’s Most Powerful Navy Keeps On Crashing
23 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The US Navy might be the most powerful in the world, but a number of recent collisions and accidents show it might be on a downward spiral.
North Korea’s New Propaganda Video Has Flames, Bombs, And Plenty Of Grave Warnings
22 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
North Korea is at it again, releasing yet another propaganda video aimed at striking fear into the hearts of all Americans. That, and blowing smoke up Kim’s backside.
This Is Why North Korea Will Not Be Going To War
14 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
North Korea has long been barking up the tree of nuclear war, but according to those who have analysed the state, there’s no real bite to their threats.
Trump’s 1990 Playboy Interview Reveals Nuclear Weapon Obsession
11 Aug 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Of course Donny has always been a fan of Playboy, but some of his old interviews are under the spotlight in the wake of escalating tensions with North Korea.
Stopping A North Korean Missile After It’s Fired Is Not As Easy As You Think
10 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It wouldn’t be wise of North Korea to fire off a few intercontinental ballistic missiles, although if they did the missiles would take some serious stopping.
A Massive Military Stash In Portugal Was Stolen And People Are Freaking Out
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A massive stash of weapons was stolen from a Portuguese military base, and the rest of Europe is now very scared about what they might be used for.
The Longest Distance Sniper Kill-Shot Record Has Been Broken
23 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I once shot a bird with a pellet gun and cried for days. Now that my dirty secret is out, let’s talk about this Canadian sniper and the world record.
NATO Jet Gets Very Close To Russian Defence Minister’s Plane – But Then… [Video]
22 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Things got heated when a NATO jet got mighty close to one belonging to Russia, and it doesn’t look like the tension is going to simmer down just yet.
A Quick Look At Why The Green Berets Are The “Most Lethal Fighters In The World”
15 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You have to be on top of your game if you want to land a coveted spot in the Green Berets, a specialised unit that is feared and revered right around the world.
China Wants To Do Battle With The US And Japan Using This Robot [Video]
08 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
‘Robot Wars’ is all grown up, and this year we will be seeing robot gladiators competing against each other until the death. China want in and they’re not messing around.
Remember The Warlord Joseph Kony That Everyone Was Looking For? Here’s The Latest
03 May 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
The KONY 2012 campaign was on everyone’s lips for a little while, but despite those efforts the warlord remains on the loose.
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