Top SA Virologist Reckons You Probably Will Get Coronavirus
08 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A top South African virologist says that most people will probably catch COVID-19, but many won’t get seriously ill.
R5 000 Fine For Breaking These Lockdown Rules
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chances are you’ve engaged in a little bootlegging to get your hands on booze or smokes, but you could land yourself a hefty fine for doing so.
Friday Morning Spice
08 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Ozzie cafes to reopen. Prince Andrew’s latest headache. Trump’s valet gets C19. Google to work from home until 2021.
UK COVID-19 Study Shows Some Races And Ethnicities More Likely To Die Than Others
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The coronavirus tends to impact certain racial groups more than others, and it has a great deal to do with inequality.
Online Tool Shows Which High-Speed Fibre Packages Are Available In Your Area
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we face up to the reality that working from home could be a very long-term thing, a decent internet connection is more important than ever.
Even Surfers Should See The Humour In This Beach Protest Piss-Take
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier in the week, many surfers protested about the beaches remaining closed on alert level 4. Cue the jokes and piss-takes.
BREAKING: Butler’s Pizza Is Not Delivering Pizza
07 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
In what might be the biggest shock to the new freedoms we can legally enjoy under alert level 4, Cape Town’s number one pizza, Butler’s Pizza, did NOT open on May 1. Nor May 2. And how’s this – they’re STILL not open.
English Journo Ranks World’s Best Rugby Players (Sorry, Pieter-Steph And Cheslin)
07 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Pieter-Steph du Toit may be the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, but apparently he’s only the fifth-best player in the world.
Wow – People Are Having Parties To Intentionally Catch COVID-19
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In Washington, some people are ditching their sense of self-preservation in favour of intentionally exposing themselves to COVID-19.
Steve Carell’s Comedy, ‘Space Force’, Is Going To Annoy The US Government [Trailer]
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Do you feel like your purpose on this planet is not on this planet? If so, you could be perfect for the US Space Force, which already has a comedy series devoted to its existence.
Want To Operate Your Business In Alert Level 4? Here’s How To Get Your Certificate
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of businesses have been allowed to open their doors during alert level four, provided they have a certificate.
UPDATED: The Men Wanted In Connection With Attempted Hit On William Booth [Images]
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Police scoured CCTV footage from Higgovale, and found these two men in the area in the days leading up to the attempted hit.
Much Excitement As Harry Films Meghan Reading To Archie On His First Birthday [Video]
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In support of a charity working to help families affected by the pandemic, Meghan read Archie a story. You can listen, too, if you need some “Duck! Rabbit!” in your life.
Two eNCA Journalists Disciplined For These Comments About Dlamini-Zuma [Videos]
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
News anchors Xoli Mngambi and Jane Dutton have landed themselves in hot water following comments made about Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
US Supreme Court Oral Arguments Conference Call Interrupted By Toilet Flush [Audio]
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I’m sure that whatever attorney Roman Martinez was arguing was important, until it was overshadowed by an unfortunate toilet flush.
Ja, So About Sweden, Hey?
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many have pointed to Sweden’s refusal to enact a lockdown as a model approach to battling the coronavirus pandemic. There are some serious downsides, though.
The Staggering Amount Of Beer SAB May Have To Destroy
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB could be forced to destroy millions of bottles of beer if the alcohol ban, in its current form, stays in place.
Sea Point Car Torched As Feeding Homeless Dispute Turns Ugly [Videos]
07 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sea Point resident Peter Wagenaar has been feeding the homeless in his area during the lockdown period. On Wednesday morning, he woke up to his car being torched.
Thursday Morning Spice
07 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Give this man a cigarette. SA SME chaos. Caxton doom. UK picnics. NZ 100-people gatherings. The Simpsons COVID-19 predictions.
“I Will F*ck You Up”: Road Rage K-Word Rant From Gauteng Goes Viral [Video]
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Brace yourself for one of the worst road rage racist rants to come out of South Africa this year.
Should You Pay Your Private School Fees During Lockdown?
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
A Response To Mike Abel’s Open Letter To SA Ministers And President Ramaphosa
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African marketing guru Mike Abel’s open letter has been widely shared these past few days. Here’s a response from someone who doesn’t exactly see eye to eye with Mike.
Wine Lovers Are In For A Treat With 2020 Vintage
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
All signs point to an “exceptional 2020 vintage”, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
SAB Reckons This Will Change The Government’s Mind About Booze Sales
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
SAB has outlined a bid to allow for the sale of alcohol, in a series of proposals submitted to President Ramaphosa.
Missing Rugby? This Four-Minute Video Will Hit The Spot
06 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
We’re all missing live sports, so here’s a chance for rugby fans to relive a few classic moments from years gone by.
Autodiscos Are The New Way To Party During A Pandemic [Videos]
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Germans have found a way to maintain physical distancing while still partying hard during the cornavirus pandemic.
Listen Carefully: Tom Cruise Is Going To Film A Movie In Actual Space
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cruise is known for his daring stunts in movies like the ‘Mission: Impossible” franchise, but this will take things to a new level altogether.
SPL!NG Movie Review: Bad Education
06 May 2020 by SPLING / No Comments
‘Bad Education’ follows the attempts of a beloved superintendent of New York’s Roslyn school district, who tried to cover up the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in American history.
Trevor Noah’s Tired Of Those Who Refuse To Wear Masks [Video]
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If your local neighbourhood’s Facebook group resembles mine, chances are it’s seen a great deal of bickering over the wearing of face masks.
Rave Reviews: Jerry Seinfeld Fans Are In For A Helluva Treat With His New Stand-Up [Trailer]
06 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jerry’s back with a new stand-up special, and most of the reviews have been full of praise for the 66-year-old comedy icon.
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