Chappie is Neill Blomkamp’s latest thought-provoking sci-fi actioner, following in the wake of Elysium and the revered District 9. Die Antwoord were blown away by District 9 and felt an immediate synergy with Blomkamp, leading the zef rappers and director to join forces. Adamant that they be themselves in the film, Chappie was born out of the idea that Ninja and Yo-landi raise a robot.
We know they told you Joburg is where you go to follow the big money, but what if we told you something else? How about a Jozi-On-Sea…
Has anyone told these guys they can’t ban same-sex weddings at their venue, you know, based on the constitution and all that jazz? Oh wait, this isn’t the first time they’ve done it.
You know we like to look after you, right? Fancy winning a pair of tickets to see The Script live in concert in Jozi? Of course you do…
Horrible scenes from Bedfordview where bank robbers have run riot and opened fire in a shopping mall. Some graphic images and video has surfaced.
We’re not surprised when it happens, but it isn’t all that often you see a police officer caught in the act of soliciting a bribe. Here is the video of Joburg’s police exercising some sticky fingers.
A lavish 5-star holiday turned sinister as a wealthy Johannesburg businessman is suspected of murdering his South African girlfriend. And you thought your weekend away at Beaverlac with your significant other was over-rated…
Two dead in chilled JHB shootout. Blair not THAT rich. Zuma and China are best mates. Malema getting hitched. Putin not looking great. Jean’s career might be over. New James Bond.. Man U releases R1.8 billion.
There’s not too much information about this video, but it is doing the rounds and is pretty scary. Especially as it seems to happen in a secure car park.
It seemed like a logical idea, because barn owls love to eat rats. And what would make barn owls really happy? A rat infestation!
Searching for the next big thing in your career can be a tough, depressing ride, with job interview after job interview; but there is a way around that corporate funnel.
South Africa clearly still has a lot to deal with in terms of our apparent race issues. These two ladies share their very opposing opinions.
The South African music scene features some incredible talent, and there is a new outlet for all unsigned musicians, bands and DJs who want to put their name on the map.
Puma returns to its original stomping ground of Braamfontein to bring Puma’s Streetwear to Jozi residents.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit central South Africa on Tuesday, shaking buildings in the financial capital of Johannesburg.
While there is a bit of banter between the Capetonians and Jo’burgers, we all really love the diversity each city brings, and in terms of setting up a business, Jozi can be a pretty trendy and effective place.
A road incident saw a Porsche driver recklessly attack another car and driver in Johannesburg, and it’s all been caught on video.
Channel24 has delivered a view from the other side of the fence, showing what Joburgers think when arriving in the Mother City.
This is an age-old rivalry, much like that between lions and hyenas. When asked in private, under solemn oath, most Joburgers will admit that there is actually no competition – Cape Town is great.
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Strict new visa rules issued by the department of home affairs for foreigners coming to work in South Africa is already causing damage to South Africa’s TV and film industry.
If you haven’t read it yet, now might be the time to do so. Jade Mitchell’s blog received some serious attention last week when she posted a scathing observation about Capetonians and their unwarranted sense of superiority towards themselves and their city. Titled “Go F***ck Yourself Cape Town” , the piece details an array of […]
A Chinese firm, Shanghai Zendai Property, plan on building the next New York right next to Jo’burg. They plan to build an R84 billion city over the next 15 years just 8km away from OR Tambo International Airport. They hope it will become the future capital of Africa.
Take a stroll down the abandoned mines in Johannesburg, where hundreds, if not thousands of illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, risk their lives to support their families. Watch VICE’s incredible exposé on the illegal mines in Jo’burg and the deadly gang warfare within them.
The first music video for Skrillex’s new album ‘Recess,’ was shot in SA. ‘Ragga Bomb’ is pretty hectic, and in the words of its director Terence Neale: “Shot in the heart of JHB with ‘Jedi’ Recycling Boarders…..? Don’t ask……..just watch!”
What’s worse than crashing your Porsche GT3? When the car is not yours and some Jo’burg boet captures the moment in all its glory. Please enjoy the worst test drive ever.
So Johannesburg hasn’t really caught a break today. Several roads in Jozi are flooded this morning as a result of heavy rain, according to emergency services. These included Klip Valley Road and New Canada Road in Soweto and William Nicol and Goldman roads near Florida. Emergency Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi said that emergency services would be […]
A light aircraft has crashed at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg. Initial reports were that there may have been 21 people on board, but Lanseria chief executive Gavin Sayce told Reuters that there were only three people on board – all of whom died.
According to the Daily Mail, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning to get married in a small village outside Johannesburg shortly before Christmas at the end of this year. Apparently the Hollywood couple was encouraged to pick the venue by none other than Oprah Winfrey. Some alleged attendants include Oprah, Madonna, Guy Richie, George […]
This series of behind-the-scenes photographs inside Air Force One give you an idea of just how well equipped this big-bird is, but they also give us a view into the seemingly amicable relationship between the Bush’s and the Obamas.