The £77 Billion Canal To Rival Suez Canal And Connect The Red And Mediterranean Seas
The tentatively named Ben-Gurion Canal will traverse the Negev Desert and the south end of the Gulf of Aqaba and connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.
Tuesday Morning Spice
ArcelorMittal shuts down steel operations, Powerful earthquake rocks Tibet, Musk’s father tells public to ignore son, Works by Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse join the Public Domain, and Tech to watch out for in 2025.
Gift Of The Givers Accused Of “Donating Money To Terrorist Organisations” By Jewish Human Rights Lawyer
Have we become so polarised that a humanitarian organisation that has done more for those in need than our own government could ever do, is being accused of supporting terrorism by a guy who’s famous for making cat videos?
Wednesday Morning Spice
Elon Musk buys $35M secret luxury compound for his children, Mpumalanga hailstorm kills four, Several missing in Argentina hotel collapse, and What is Helen Mirren talking about?
Monday Morning Spice
Tito Mboweni dies aged 65, US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel, Starship booster captured in world first, and Why Netflix cancels shows so quickly.
Luxury Yachts Evacuate People From Lebanon – At R32,000 A Seat
Instagram has since been flooded with sponsored posts offering boats for those looking to exit Lebanon by whatever means necessary.
Thursday Morning Spice
Comms minister eyes private partners for Post Office, Hurricane Helene’s death toll keeps climbing, Mega dam causes mega power crisis for Zambia, Matthew Perry’s doctor pleads guilty, and Donald Trump claims Kim Jong Un is “Trying to kill me.”
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.
Tuesday Morning Spice
The 2024 Venice Film Festival, Danny Boyle’s new film, Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem, Takealot sells Superbalist, and Boeing’s Starliner is mysteriously blooping.
Monday Morning Spice
Paris Olympics 2024: The five biggest rivalries to watch, Xander Schauffele claims second major of 2024, The Italian bubbly that’s taken over F1 podiums, and Prime sued by US Olympic committee.
Thursday Morning Spice
Counting under way in South Africa’s crucial election, World Rugby U20 Championship in Cape Town fixtures confirmed, Ackerman family cedes control of Pick n Pay, South African Ponzi mastermind gets 25 years in jail, and Expect high interest rates for the remainder of 2024.
Tuesday Morning Spice
A German coup plot, Seismic storm hits Italy’s Campi Flegrei super volcano, Ben Affleck has ‘come to his senses’, War crimes warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders, and Business reacts to Zuma’s ConCourt ruling.
Friday Morning Spice
European court rules Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked, Biden’s ‘Uncle Bosie’ was eaten by cannibals, Children used as ‘guinea pigs’ in clinical trials, Low-cost budget airline opens new direct route from London to Cape Town, and Kim Jong Un releases new song praising himself.
Friday Morning Spice
Steep municipal tariffs proposed, How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries, Kiss sell music catalogue and face paint designs, Popularity of Padel now encroaching on a wetland, Competition Commission slapping Microsoft with monopoly complaint, and Double blow for ice cream and chocolate lovers.
The Red Sea’s Houthi Rebels Are Now Threatening Ships Around The Cape Of Good Hope
“The Yemeni armed forces warn all Israeli ships heading to or coming from the ports of occupied Palestine not to pass through the Cape of Good Hope, or they will be a legitimate target for our armed forces.”
South Africa Is Threatening To Arrest Its Own Citizens Who Serve In The Israel Defense Forces
Since SA has accused Israel of genocide in the International Court of Justice, our Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor kicked up the growing questions about legal consequences for IDF troops who hold other citizenship this week.
Monday Morning Spice
Good news for Koeberg nuclear power station, 2024 Tech wishlist, US Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, Authors ask Parliament not to adopt harmful copyright bill, and A princess strips down for Playboy.
Hulu Airs Ad Claiming Gaza Would Be A ‘Tourist Destination if Not for Hamas’ [Video]
Whether we like it or not, we live in an era where history is told by whoever has the best Generative AI.
South Africa’s Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel Is Going To The World Court Tomorrow
Ultimately, South Africa argues that genocide is occurring and seeks immediate measures, such as a ceasefire and evidence preservation.
Zara Forced to Remove Ad After Gaza ‘Similarities’ Pointed Out
Zara made no mention of the boycott of its products that preceded this move but stated that the change was part of its routine procedure for refreshing content.
Monday Morning Spice
Sting operation prevents 443 Zimbabwean children being trafficked into South Africa, Dutch tourist’s life saved by friend’s quick thinking at Wilderness Beach, The Cybertruck Is a disappointment, One dead, two injured in Paris knife and hammer attack, and Why Siya Kolisi turned down a R25 million move to Japan.
Shaky Four-Day ‘Humanitarian Pause’ Reached Between Israel And Hamas
The truce will see both sides release hostages captured during the last few bloody weeks.
Pro-Israel Protest Clashes With Pro-Palestinian Protesters In Sea Point [Video]
The conflict between Israel and Hamas seems to have spilt over into all the corners of the globe.
Wednesday Morning Spice
National state of disaster declared for Western and Eastern Cape, 6 signs you’re a ‘borderline alcoholic’, Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie, Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny’s aide, and Transport Minister, bodyguards robbed on N3.
Tuesday Morning Spice
MrBeast builds 100 wells in Africa, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog hits back at Angelina Jolie, Springboks have a new head coach, Human skull found in Florida charity shop, and NFT owners partying at ‘ApeFest’ report vision injuries.
Monday Morning Spice
Ramaphosa lauds Springboks, Mob storms Dagestan Airport in search of Jewish passengers, ‘Friends’ cast ‘reeling’ from Matthew Perry’s ‘devastating’ death, Six more nature reserves in the pipeline for City Of Cape Town, and SA will be penniless by April 2024.
Thursday Morning Spice
Robin Williams’ whimsical San Francisco mansion, At least 22 killed in Maine shootings, Kurt Cobain’s daughter marries Tony Hawk’s son, Huge drone made in South Africa takes flight, and The world’s first wireless TV.
Thursday Morning Spice
V&A restaurant wins Africa’s Best New Restaurant award, The real reason Tom Cruise fell out with the Beckhams, Reasons why men and women go back for breakup sex, Police find R70 million worth of cocaine, and Conflicting claims about Gaza hospital blast.
Friday Morning Spice
SA stunned by R247 potatoes, Formula 1’s former CEO ordered to pay $802 million, The best books to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Cape Town mayor launches campaign to combat the demand for protection fees.
Fleeing Trance Festival Revelers Massacred By Militants
The world woke up to the news of another war on Sunday as militants rained down death on Israel in a coordinated attack by the Hamas militant group.