Longest-Standing Men’s Track Running Record Is On Its Last Legs
30 Oct 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, American Kevin Young set a world record that has yet to be beaten. That may soon change.
SA Students Are Mixing Cough Syrup And Booze Into A Lethal Concoction
30 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On Monday, two students died after mixing and drinking alcohol and cough syrup, at the Vaal University of Technology.
Police, Schools, Health – Infuriating Breakdown Of Where SAA’s R10,5 Billion Is Taken From
30 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finding in excess of R10 billion from a budget already stretched paper-thin means money taken from departments that can ill afford the hit.
Friday Morning Spice
30 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Terror in France. First openly gay Wallaby. NZ’s Euthanasia law. Agrizzi appeal. Scarlett married. 10 best Netflix thrillers.
SABC Still Struggling To Explain Its TV Licence Plan
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The SABC is trying to clarify its proposed plan to redefine which devices require a TV licence, and it isn’t going well.
2OV Throwback Thursday – The ‘Ali G Interviews Trump’ Viral Video
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Before Borat’s big-screen debut, there was Ali G, and in 2003 Sacha Baron Cohen’s character scored a rather brief interview with the future president of the United States.
South Africa Has A Serious Gonorrhoea Problem
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
They’ve found bacterial strains of gonorrhoea unique to South Africa, and genetically different from those reported elsewhere in the world.
One-Bed Oranjezicht Apartment Going For Same Rent As Two-Bed Clifton Apartment
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If I’m paying R35 000 a month to rent a one-bedroom apartment, I better be getting something majestic.
New Bugatti Bolide ‘Will Lap Le Mans Faster Than Any Car In History’ [Video]
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Bugatti is retiring its W16 engine with “the most extreme, uncompromising, fastest and lightest” car it has ever made.
George Clooney And His Beard Star In Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi [Trailer]
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
George Clooney directs and stars in the upcoming, and reportedly rather unsettling, post-apocalyptic film ‘The Midnight Sky’.
Remember The ‘Star Wars Kid’ Internet Celebrity? It’s Actually Quite A Tragic Story
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Before social media really took off, a kid went viral after a video that he made was found, uploaded to a file-sharing site, and viewed by millions around the world.
Frightening Look At America’s Full-Blown Opioid Crisis [Video]
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mexican drug cartels are capitalising on the opioid crisis north of their border, and the body bags are stacking up at a staggering rate.
Check Out Which Car Scored A Five-Star Review From The Telegraph
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Telegraph doesn’t hand out five-star reviews all that often, so there must be something pretty special about the new Land Rover Defender.
How A Police Officer Was Killed By A Fighting Cock
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lieutenant Christine Bolok’s femoral artery was sliced, and despite being rushed to hospital, he was declared dead upon arrival.
Guess Which SA City Spends The Biggest Portion Of Their Salaries On Rent?
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you live in South Africa’s most expensive city, don’t stress – there’s a bit of good news for renters thrown into the mix as well.
SA’s Medium-Term Budget Statement Broken Down In Under Five Minutes [Video]
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Finance minister Tito Mboweni presented his medium-term budget policy statement, and there were a few eyebrow-raising figures that were quickly criticised.
Dog’s Head Found In Bag In Cape Town’s Trendy De Waterkant
29 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents on Cobern Street thought they had found a human head inside a bag, but a police forensic investigator confirmed that it was the head of a dog.
Thursday Morning Spice
29 Oct 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Livestream Pokémon deal disaster. France goes hard. PS5 orders go nuts. Merc wants Aston. Bond crowdfund. Philippe nails Ellen.
Remarkable Video Of Titanic Crew Member Describing How He Survived
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Frank Prentice was in his early twenties when he signed up to work on the Titanic. The story of how he survived the ship’s sinking is well worth a watch.
The Dire State Of Matric Maths In South Africa
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest figures show that the country is failing to deliver a decent mathematics education to learners, and the consequences are far-reaching.
Stallone / Schwarzenegger ‘Step Brothers’ Deepfake Is An Instant Classic [Video]
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever wondered what one of the most memorable scenes from ‘Step Brothers’ would look like if Sly Stallone and Arnie switched places with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly?
iPhone 12 ‘Ceramic Shield’ Screen Test – Dropped, Scraped, Sandpapered [Video]
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple has promised the most durable screen ever on the new iPhone 12 range, but the proof is in the kicking, dropping, and scratching.
Life Tips And Stories From Matthew McConaughey
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From being the cool kid at school, to landing his first role, to realising that partying had worn thin – Matthew McConaughey’s new book covers it all.
Winning Snaps From The Inaugural Aerial Photography Awards
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Drones, helicopters, planes, kites, and balloons were used to capture the winning snaps in the first-ever Aerial Photography Awards.
SPL!NG Movie Review: The Unfamiliar
28 Oct 2020 by SPLING / No Comments
‘The Unfamiliar’ is a psychological horror just in time for Halloween from South African director Henk Pretorius. Locally, the versatile director is best known for his comedy films: ‘Bakgat’, ‘Leading Lady’ and ‘Fanie Fourie’s Lobola’.
How Long Will Ramaphosa Have To Self-Quarantine For?
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier this morning, it was announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa has begun a period of self-quarantine, following exposure to a person that subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.
Tinder’s ‘Face To Face’ Virtual Dating Feature Is Bad News For Catfishers
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘Face to Face’ feature on Tinder, which has just gone global, is bad news for those who’ve been using the app for nefarious means.
NXIVM Sex Cult – The Docuseries That Lifts The Lid [Trailer]
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, NXIVM founder Keith Raniere was sentenced to 120 years in prison. The true extent of his crimes, and how he duped his followers, may take years to unravel.
Divorce Lawyers – It’s Tough Being Wealthy, Married, And Away From Your Mistress During Lockdown
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Divorce cases among the rich are on the rise during the pandemic, for reasons that don’t usually apply to the average Joe.
Lion Hunts Don’t Come More Up Close And Personal Than This [Video]
28 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Guests on a game drive in the Pilanesberg National Park were treated to a front-row seat, as a pride of lion went after a buffalo.
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