Africa
There Are 4 (Four!) Northern White Rhinos Left On Earth – This Is How We Get Them Back On Track
13 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The northern white rhino is pretty much on the further brink of existence, but there is hope, and sometimes, hope is all we’ve got.
Miracle Baby Survives Plane Crash
05 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A plane crash in South Sudan has killed between 25 – 40 people – but one little miracle did occur.
And The Number 1 Retailer In Africa Is..
04 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
The results are in, Deloitte releasing their findings on who Africa’s premier retailer is. Looks like our local companies have done just fine.
BAD TIMING: Cyril Ramaphosa Is Embroiled In A Massive MTN Tax Scandal
14 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The man who is set to be South Africa’s next president seems to have an unclean past when it comes to how exactly he made his riches.
Internet Goes Nuts For Prince Harry’s New Beard Vibe
16 Sep 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Prince Harry will, from now on, be doing things his own way – and it all began with a starter beard of red fuzz and a lax pilot outfit.
Taylor Swift’s New White Colonial Music Video
31 Aug 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Taylor brings back the colonialist memories in her latest video release and makes out with Scott Eastwood in the African wild.
Check Out The South Africans On Forbes’ Top African Entrepreneurs Under 30 List
23 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Here are a couple of uplifting stories from right here at home that should inspire us all to pull our socks up. Look who’s doing us proud on the international business scene.
The World’s Most Expensive City Is Now In Africa
18 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
As the cost of living around the world rockets, some African cities are faring worse than others. What about us down here in Slaapstad though?
Welcome To ‘Africa’s Worst New Internet Censorship Law’
11 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re a fan of the internet you might be in for a shock. If you happen to publish and share things online (that includes cat videos) you’re really in for a shock.
Thursday Morning Spice
11 Jun 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Massive African free-trade zone revealed. FIFA headquarters hit. Branson’s staggering new paternity policy. DA MP keeps job after sexual harassment guilty verdict. Glass found on Mars. Ice-Age camel DNA found. Sanral is in huge debt.
SA’s Top Selling Smartphone Is Not What You Think It Is
26 May 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
If you want to get people riled up these days just criticise the make of smartphone they use. Yes, people are touchy about such things so let’s add some figures into the mix.
Xenophobia Tit For Tat: Backlash Against South Africans Across The Continent
20 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa is in the spotlight and it’s not a good one – we have the whole African continent on the verge of ganging up against us because of a few pig-headed individuals.
No One Has Ever BASE Jumped Off Mount Kilimanjaro, Until Now [Video]
02 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There’s brave, there’s stupid and there’s the perfect mix of both. Meet this Russian daredevil then who made history with his latest BASE jump.
South African DJ In Hot Water Over Fake Magazine Cover
24 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dj Sbu needs to stop getting into trouble: first it was endorsing his new energy drink at an event and then it was being caught for speeding, twice. Come on, old chap.
One Third Wiped Out – You’ll Be Shocked To See What Ebola Is Doing To The World’s Chimp And Gorilla Population
23 Jan 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
News coverage last year was all about the Ebola and the humans, and not enough about the other victims – the gorillas and chimps of Africa. Ebola is making them closer to extinction than we realised.
This Is Why Shaka Zulu Was A Military Genius
16 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
While there remains controversy regarding the brutality of his methods, there can be no denying that Shaka Zulu knew how to organise a good scrap. Here are his finest military moments.
Incredible Video Of A High-Speed Hippo Launching At A Speedboat
16 Jan 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If America is known for high speed car chases, then Africa can now be known for high-speed boat races whilst being chased by a hippo. But of course. This is Africa. We do shit properly here. #NoGreenScreens
Watch These People Tightrope Across The Victoria Falls [Video]
10 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Two cray-cray daredevils lived out my worst nightmare and walked across Vic Falls on what I would categorise as a piece of string.
Forget Going Overseas This Summer – Here’s Why
03 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spending your holiday overseas is just expensive and unnecessary. We’ve got some pretty awesome things on offer right here under the African sun.
Are You Aware The New President Of Zambia Is White? – Check This Out
30 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst Zambia mourns the passing of its president, a little bit of history has also been made. Zambia has a white president! #truestory
Here’s A Leopard Jumping On An Impala From A Tree [Video]
14 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A massive leopard pounces from a tree to take out an unsuspecting impala below has been caught on camera, and it’s brutal.
Ebola Is Threatening World Chocolate Supplies
13 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Ebola outbreak is starting to have an impact on other industries across the world – and the chocolate industry is now one of the victims.
This Is What Happens If You Pull An Ebola Joke On A Plane [Video]
10 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every now and then it is funny to crack a joke on a flight, but in this case, it didn’t go down too smooth. Have look-see what happens when you shout “I have Ebola” on a flight.
ANC Responds To Journo’s Article ‘How Do We Get Rid Of President Jacob Zuma’
20 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The ANC has hit back at the column written about Jacob Zuma by the editor of the Beeld newspaper, saying that the points are lies and defaming the political party.
Everything You Need To Know About The Ebola Virus [Infographic]
08 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Researchers and a designer have put together an infographic that gives some insight into the Ebola virus. Check it out here.
Lions Are Scared Of Drones – Fact [Video]
08 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The mighty King of the Jungle, scared of a Drone… Who would’ve thought. Check out this rad video…
Why Would You Climb Kilimanjaro With Your Bare Feet? [Video]
01 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
That incredible feeling when you summit a mountain, that you have just conquered the world, dressed for success in all the necessary gear. Try it barefoot and we’ll talk again…
The A-Z Of African Dance Is So Cool [Video]
25 Jul 2014 by chelsea / No Comments
Africa is known for its many diverse cultures, and with that, different dance moves. This video showcases a number of these different dance moves.
Top 20 Most Popular African Foods (Yes Biltong Is There)
16 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Southern Africa has the most varied cuisines of any region on the continent, and Mail & Guardian has celebrated that by listing the top 20 most popular African foods.
How To Transport A Goat On Your Bike While Riding A Bike Like A Boss [Video]
30 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Goat on a man on a bike. It’s poetry in motion…
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