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BBC Asks If Afrikaans Is In Danger Of “Dying Out”
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The BBC looked into language politics in South Africa to determine whether or not Afrikaans was in danger of “dying out”.
Deal With It: You’ll Probably Only Have One ‘Hot Streak’ In Your Career – Lasting Four To Five Years
28 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts have analysed the careers of more than 20 000 scientists, 3 000 artists, and 6 000 filmmakers, proving that the career hot streak is, in fact, an actual thing.
A Few Pro Tips To Make The Most Of Heritage Day [Video]
14 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
September 24 is just around the corner, and that is cause for celebration. If you want to get the most out of Heritage Day, bear this in mind.
The Problem With ‘Traditional African’ Breasts Vs. ‘Western’ Breasts
13 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sun’s out buns out and all that, but dare show a breast on social media and everyone freaks out. These channels are also drawing some false equivalencies.
If I Drop My Suspension, Does It Make Me A Coloured?
26 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
To find out what it means to be coloured, News24 set to the streets to ask coloured people “Do you think you have a heritage?” Some answers might surprise you.
Everyone On Facebook Is Sharing This ‘How To Tell If You’re South African’ Post
21 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Listen here china, you’ve probably seen loads of these lists already. There’s something about this latest one that people are really digging, though.
The Past Winners Of The BBC Culture Photography Awards Are Worth A Look
05 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Do you think you have what it takes to enter a high-profile international photography competition? These past winners show that you’ll need to do well.
MTV Have Made A Doccie About Racism In South Africa – Here’s The Trailer [Video]
20 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A new MTV documentary is asking the question: how has the idea of the “rainbow nation” evolved?
Attention Southern Suburbs And Durban Bugger Dads Everywhere – This Kid Will Out-Dance Your Kid To Johnny Clegg [Video]
04 Mar 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a ten-year-old white boy in KZN who has more Zulu swag than you. Have a look at this video and see for yourself.
Kid Loses His Head Train Surfing In Johannesburg [Video]
23 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Train surfing is steadily increasing in popularity amongst the younger members of the community, but it is not all fun and games with this incident ending fatally.
This Is How You Bury A Taxi Driver
26 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Some like to be six feet under, others want to be paraded around the streets. Here’s a rather unusual final request from this guy in Puerto Rico.
Our Top 5 Australian Quirks [Videos]
15 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
‘Stralia’s a beautiful country, bloody oath mate. They do have some weird and wonderful things going on Down Under though, with these being our favourites.
Wait, They’re Hiring Strippers For Funerals Now?
24 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Funerals the world over tend to be sombre affairs, although an Irish wake has been known to get somewhat rowdy. This Chinese tradition is just downright strange though.
Japan’s Famous Penis Festival Happened This Weekend [Images]
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Prior to learning about this festival, I have only ever seen this many penises at Bachelorette Parties. Ladies, we’ve been doing it wrong.
[UPDATE]’Rhodes Must Fall’ Has Hit International Headlines And Is Full Steam Ahead
20 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Rhodes Statue Issue has moved across oceans in the past few days – here’s what the rest of the world is saying about the poo issue and what’s going on.
Prince William Wore These Outrageous Outfits In Japan Now [Images]
02 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cultural clothing can look strange to other nations, but it is always a good idea to embrace outfits so as to keep the peace, a la Prince William.
Things Black People Don’t Have
25 Feb 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Vershani Pillay wrote a very interesting article in the M&G on Monday, and it certainly reads better than some of the past “Dear White People” pieces of late.
Groom Has Seizure At Wedding, Bride Marries Guest
19 Feb 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In all fairness, if you’re the bride and have spent a small fortune on a dress and the wedding and the food, you are going to get married come hell or high water.
Afrikaans M&G Journalist Takes Massive Swipe At Steve Hofmeyr
11 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good. Someone should have done this months ago and shoved it in Steve’s face. I hope he gives it a good read and stops all his nonsense on Twitter. Go plant some trees and save the planet instead.
Award Winning Business And Tech Mag Launches In SA
27 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Award-winning technology, business, and design magazine Fast Company has launched in South Africa. Don’t miss out…
They’ve Combined Boxing And Chess – Introducing ‘Chessboxing’
17 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chessboxing could be the next big thing to hit TV, if it finds its way out of back-alleys and clubs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s growing at an astonishing rate.
You Know Those Owls They’ve Got To Fight Rats In Johannesburg? People Are Chopping Off The Owls Heads And Taking Out Their Eyes
14 Oct 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
It seemed like a logical idea, because barn owls love to eat rats. And what would make barn owls really happy? A rat infestation!
Couple Use Swinging To Bring People Closer To God
26 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you a swinger? Do you like being super-buff and hitting the gym till you cry? Then this couple will be an inspiration in your life…
When Surfers Take On Billionaires
25 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
1-0 to the bodacious surfing dudes in the Surfer vs Suit battle which argued the access to a beach blocked by private property.
These Night-Time Pics From Burning Man Are Off The Charts [Gallery]
29 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Burning Man has a lot to offer in the hot desert sun, but its real treats come out at night, where sculptures, art and the attendees themselves light up.
Of Course Homer Simpson Took The Ice Bucket Challenge [Video]
28 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Homer Simpson decides to get involved in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but everyone’s favourite animated dad gets a bit more than he bargained for.
Robin Williams’ Fans Are Very Angry With Something Henry Rollins Said
26 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins makes a blunder with his “Fuck Suicide” article in the LA Weekly, and receives some serious hate on social media as a result.
Excessive Hashtags On Instagram – Let’s Have That Chat
21 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s time to curb that excessive hashtag usage when posting pictures to Instagram, as these images can showcase the ridiculousness of the current situation.
In China You Can Simulate Your Own Death Now
13 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Experience what it’s like to die and be cremated with China’s new 4D “Death Simulator”.
Big 5 At 5 – Oppikoppi Madness, Soccer Prodigy, SA School Drama, And Much More
13 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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