The Guardian Reckons This Is 2020’s ‘Most Moving Documentary’ [Trailer]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Detailing the story of Barbora Kysilkova, a Czech painter, and Karl-Bertil Nordland, one of the men behind the theft of two of her paintings, ‘The Painter and the Thief’ looks like an emotional rollercoaster.
Great News On The Load Shedding Front
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Load shedding will be here to stay for many years yet, but the short-term outlook for load shedding is more positive than was thought just a few weeks back.
The Downsides To Your Homemade Mask And Scarf Vibe [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yes, wearing a mask can help limit the spread of COVID-19, but not all masks are created equal.
NASA Is Taking Applications If You’re Keen To Spend Eight Months In A Simulated Spaceship
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
NASA’s latest experiment on its mission to reach Mars involves locking a small group of people in a shuttle for eight months.
Trevor Noah Covers Trump’s Latest Twitter Attack [Video]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a recent segment, Trevor looked at Trump’s hatred for mail-in ballots, as well as the Mike Pompeo scandal.
Renewing Your Drivers And Car Licenses – Here’s The Latest
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If your driver’s licence or motor vehicle licence disc has expired, you may be wondering how exactly to sort this out. The Department of Transport has now cleared up a few issues.
Let’s Peruse Kim Kardashian’s Range Of Face Masks For Different Skin Tones
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Kim Kardashian hopped on the COVID-19 train with a range of face masks, and it wasn’t long before some drama followed.
What The Coronavirus Really Looks Like Under A Microscope [Images]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Elizabeth Fischer’s work with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has seen her capture, and create, dramatic images of the dangerous pathogen.
Remember Bell Pottinger? This Doccie Lifts The Lid On The Man Behind The Scenes [Trailer]
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bell Pottinger aided and abetted the likes of Jacob Zuma and the Guptas with their State Capture exploits. The management firm may since have fallen, but weaponised communication has not.
Spanish Man Reuniting With Emotional Donkey Is Too Much [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you need a feel-good post to brighten your day, this man and his donkey will do the trick.
The ‘Riddle’: Daily Maverick Digs Deep Into Why Western Cape Has Such High COVID-19 Numbers
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The latest COVID-19 stats for the country show the Western Cape accounted for 11 262 of the country’s total 18 003 cases, which is more than 60%, and the same is true for the death toll.
Can Volkswagen Be More Racist? [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Volkswagen really needs to have a word with its marketing department before releasing another advert.
“Potentially Destructive” – Mkhize Hits Back At SA Scientist Who Criticised Lockdown
21 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Glenda Gray’s comments regarding the lockdown raised eyebrows over the weekend. Now Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has come out swinging.
Thursday Morning Spice
21 May 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Unprecedented Apple/Google collaboration. Michael Cohen released. Harry’s new dad. Why Mary-Kate is divorcing.
Alert Level 3 – What Airports And Domestic Flights Might Look Like
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A proposal has been submitted for consideration that outlines what domestic air travel could look like during alert level 3.
Five Common Mistakes People Make When Brewing Coffee At Home
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re all chugging the stuff to get us going in the morning, but this time there is no barista to rely on. Here’s how to up your brewing game.
Research Team Suggests SA Lockdown Cycle Of 50 Days In, 30 Days Out
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An international research team of health experts reckons South Africa would benefit from 18 months of intermittent lockdowns.
Historians Want You To Know Some Hard Truths About ‘Braveheart’ And William Wallace
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
25 years after Mel Gibson yelled “they will never take our freedom”, historians are still upset about the lack of factual accuracy in ‘Braveheart’.
The Dark Side Of SA’s Lucrative Wildlife Export Trade [Video]
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some South African big cat breeders can make a small fortune selling their animals to overseas buyers, and it’s a business often accused of putting profit over ethics.
Harrowing Doccie Takes You Inside Italy’s COVID-19 War [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new groundbreaking documentary, ‘Inside Italy’s COVID War’, takes you behind the scenes at Cremona Hospital during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
Red & Yellow Giving Away R2 Million In Digital Marketing Vouchers
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is giving away R2 million in vouchers for its famous Digital Marketing Aptitude Test (DMAT).
SPL!NG Movie Review: It All Begins With A Song
20 May 2020 by SPLING / No Comments
‘It All Begins with a Song’ is a music documentary dedicated to the Nashville songwriter. The Tennessee capital is also regarded as America’s musical capital when it comes to songwriting.
Keen To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint? Try These Simple Lifestyle Changes
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The pandemic is proof that we can make major lifestyle changes when it matters, and the same could be true for saving the planet.
Inside Details Of Sting Operation Behind Cape Town Cocaine Bust
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Early on Sunday morning, a truck carrying an estimated R30 million worth of cocaine was intercepted en route to Cape Town. The Hawks, along with the driver, deserve a great deal of credit.
Legalising Cannabis In SA Has Ground To A Halt
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Work on the Regulation of Cannabis Bill, drafted by the ministry of justice back in January, has slowed significantly due to the national lockdown.
Dogs Could Be Trained To Sniff Out COVID-19 [Video]
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Researchers are confident that dogs could be trained to detect the coronavirus in people, even if they’re asymptomatic.
Cape Town’s Coronavirus Outbreak Cracks The Washington Post
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The city accounts for around 10% of Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases, but the reasons for this are more complex than shouting about the Sea Point promenade.
Miss SA Hopeful In Hot Water Over Old N-Word Tweets
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Miss South Africa hopeful Bianca Schoombee is under fire for tweets she sent out as a teenager, and her attempts to apologise haven’t gone to plan.
Latest SA Coronavirus Death Toll Projection Makes For Very Disturbing Reading [Video]
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to projections by the SA COVID-19 modelling consortium, consisting of scientists and experts advising the government, South Africa will see a huge spike in coronavirus deaths by November.
Wednesday Morning Spice
20 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Gauteng to move to alert level 3. SA school dates confirmed. Incel terror case in Canada. What’s happening inside SA COVID-19 committee? Jordan teammate slams ‘Last Dance’. Pink Floyd feud.
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