Monday Morning Spice

Trump threatening to withhold money if Zohran Mamdani becomes NY mayor, parents are demanding action around mall brawls, Iran could begin enriching uranium soon, and pupil at top Durban school makes AI porn out of girl’s images.
“Don’t Know What The F**k They’re Doing” Trump Blasts Iran And Israel For Breaking Cease-Fire

“As soon as we made the deal, they came out and dropped a boatload of bombs the likes of which I’ve never seen before. The biggest load that we’ve seen.”
Monday Morning Spice

Trump floats regime change to ‘make Iran great again’, Warning about new solar power taxes, New operating licences for taxi and e-hailing services in Cape Town, Why nightmares could make you age faster and die sooner, and Geoffrey Hinton reveals which jobs are at risk from AI.
Thursday Morning Spice

South Africa declares National State of Disaster, Alarm bells for anyone who fills up with diesel, Princess Of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot, Karen Read not guilty of murder, and The great William Kentridge reveals the strange secret to a great self-portrait.
Wednesday Morning Spice

The Innovators transforming the luxury landscape, How the Air India crash investigation is unfolding, Trump considering US strike on Iran, Banks are about to enter the crypto space, and Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano erupts.
Friday Morning Spice

Israel strikes Iran nuclear sites and military leadership, Search for Air India black boxes continues, Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump’s military parade, NPA secures major State Capture win, and How Pakistan fell in love with sushi.
Tuesday Morning Spice

A second Trump era begins, Disney being sued for billions over ‘Moana 2’, Iranian court sentences pop star to death, The decline and potential fall of the ANC empire, The 10 most expensive private schools in SA, Lauren Sanchez slammed for ‘obscene’ outfit at inauguration, and Hamilton ‘realises dream’ on first day at Ferrari.
Thursday Morning Spice

French PM to resign after government falls, South Africa’s maths shame, Initiates become latest extortion targets, Four charming small towns near Cape Town to explore, and Commercial flights return to Plettenberg Bay.
Friday Morning Spice

SABC signal switch-off panic, YouTube accused of hiding skip button on ads, The women running New Zealand’s ‘third island’, Diddy’s lawyer reveals ‘roughest part’ of life behind bars – and it’s ridiculous.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Uber launches new ‘Uber Safari’ services in Cape Town, Bad news for braai lovers in South Africa, CEOs target eye-watering economic growth by end of 2025, and Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers.
Monday Morning Spice

Lando Norris ends unwanted F1 record, Hezbollah deputy delivers chilling message to the West, How a ‘hurt’ Rassie Erasmus reacted to Boks’ defeat, and A haunting final message and other takeaways from the inquiry into the Titan submersible implosion.
Monday Morning Spice

French post office releases scratch-and-sniff baguette stamp, The South African shipbuilder building autonomous boat, 70,000 South Africans vote abroad, FlySafair slams Lift and Airlink for trying to ground it, and How celibacy is revolutionising people’s sex lives.
Wednesday Morning Spice

Massive new ‘town’ planned between Sandton and Waterfall, SA’s Three Ships Whisky wins world’s best, 7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan, Taylor Swift officially joins Forbes’ billionaire list, Mapisa-Nqakula has to hand herself in for arrest, and F1’s owner to take over MotoGP.
Monday Morning Spice

Protesters hurl soup at Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Rassie Erasmus accident scare for Springboks, X makes Taylor Swift’s name unsearchable, The scandal shaking up South Korean politics, and 2024 Wine insights and predictions
Cristiano Ronaldo Might Face 99 Lashes In Iran For This ‘Adulterous’ Act

A number of lawyers in Iran have apparently filed complaints against Cristiano Ronaldo due to a photo taken during his trip to Tehran in September.
One Year After A 22-Year-Old Was Killed For Not Wearing Hijab ‘Properly’, Iranian Women Are Defiantly Saying “I Wear What I Like”

While uncertainty looms over whether protests will be sparked again in Iran, the brave women standing up to the brutal government systems keep their fists raised high.
Iran Boasts About “Quantum Device” That Turns Out To Be Ordinary Development Board For Sale On Amazon

Needless to say, the board does not feature any advanced quantum capabilities and is mostly used for video processing, reconfigurable computing, motor control, and software acceleration. It’s also available for delivery on Takealot.
Tuesday Morning Spice

South Africa grants Putin diplomatic immunity, California beaches disappearing, SA Reserve Bank warns of sanctions, and Keanu Reeves Reunites With Dogstar Band.
ICYMI – World’s Dirtiest Man Dies After Taking A Bath [Video]

Amou lived like a squirrel for 60 years.
Thursday Morning Spice

Harry is spent, Motorola Razr is back, Justin Bieber cancels tour, Gin crafted from invasive Hyacinth, Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned, China converting jets into Kamikaze drones, Whiskey fungus shuts down Jack Daniels building plans, New travel pass at SA Airports, and Hoedspruit get heat lightning.
Telegraph Gave ‘Holy Spider’ Five Stars – Check Out The Trailer [Video]

The Telegraph gave ‘Holy Spider’ a full five-star review, remarking on how the film is “profoundly compelling, expertly made, and quite intentionally horrifying”.
Videos Of Passenger Jet Exploding, Leaving 176 Dead

A Ukrainian passenger jet, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran, is believed to have been shot down, possibly accidentally, by an Iranian missile.
Your Iran / US Update Via Trevor Noah [Video]

Tensions between the US and Iran have been boiling over these past few days, although the latest development is good news for those wanting to avoid all-out war.
Instagram Highlights From The Influencers Arrested In Tehran For Flying A Drone

For the past 10 weeks, an Australian influencer couple has been detained for capturing drone footage that the Iranian government deemed “highly suspicous”.
Trump Announced Sanctions With A ‘Game Of Thrones’ Movie Poster

In a normal, functioning democracy, something as serious as sanctions against another country is announced via a press release.
High Sea Military Drama – Iran Vs. U.S. [Video]

You don’t wanna muck around with the U.S. military, although they themselves are a little wary of Iran’s muscle. Good thing this didn’t get too out of hand.
A Fool’s Guide To The U.S. And Iran Nuclear Deal

As some of the world’s superpowers sign a historic nuclear accord with Iran, it’s worth getting up to speed with what the deal entails. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Rich Kids Of Tehran’ Give ‘Rich Kids Of Instagram’ A Run For Their Money

So much for Capetonians and our never-ending sunset and food pics – these kids in Iran are taking things to a whole new level of showing off.
This Drone Is A Lifeguard In Iran [Video]

Yes, even David Hasselhof sometimes must rest those muscles and stop running along the beach. But sleep is for the weak humans; introducing the lifeguard drone!
Hold Up! An Iranian Scientist Has Invented A Time Machine!

The key problem in the area of time travel has been overcoming the problem of transporting one’s physical body into the future. It was reported today that an Iranian scientist who goes by the name of Ali Razeghi has solved that problem by “bringing the future” to us, and not the other way round. Genius.