Kill Time On The Drive Home With These Five Excellent Podcasts

It seems like everyone has a podcast these days, and while some of them are vanity projects, others are brilliant and deserving of your attention.
GeoChemist PhD Slams Nespresso Coffee Pods

So maybe the easy, instant, low electricity consuming coffee pod fad has got you hooked – but think about the environment, why don’t you.
Mandy Wiener Ponders The Possibility Of Oscar Pistorius Making A Comeback

This Friday, Oscar will be released on parole – but what will the reactions of his fellow South Africans be? Mandy Wiener shares her thoughts…
Morocco’s Prime Minister Wants J-Lo Arrested For This [Video]

Jenny from the block has landed herself in a bit of trouble with African authorities, but I am sure she can afford the bail so I wouldn’t start stressing just yet.
Student Strips On Mountain, Causes Earthquake, Must Pay 10 Buffalo Heads And Faces Jail

There is reason to believe you shouldn’t anger the gods, and here is the proof, according to tribes in Borneo. Mess with their beliefs and you could be causing earthquakes…
Mmusi Maimane Opens Up About His First Week As DA Leader

Mmusi Maimane has survived his first week as leader of the Democratic Alliance and we can only hope the signs of his surviving these first few days mean good things to come for SA.
Breastfeeding Pics Fine, But Instagram Deleted This Woman’s Stretch Marks Pic? [Image]

At the rate Instagram is going they should just publish a long-winded rule book, make us read it, and then set hard-to-pass exams that have a 100% pass mark.
South Africa: “We Came From Violence And We Will Always Go Back To It”

Ranjeni Munusamy from the Daily Maverick gives us a thoroughly thought-provoking piece on xenophobia and the real state of our nation.
Yay, I Killed A Giraffe :-)

There is a time and a place for a selfie picture of, well, yourself, and as far as most people can see, it’s not when you have just killed an innocent animal.
The Internet’s Latest Discussion – Is This Cat Going Up Or Down The Stairs?

Ah, cats. Endless entertainment. Just the other day I was watching mine have the time of its life with the plastic packaging of a nine pack of Baby Soft loo paper.
Scientology Basically Owns This City

Religion. It can be good, it can be bad. It causes war and destroys cities. It ignites faith when all else seems hopeless. But what about Scientology?
They Want To Dig Up Rhodes’ Body Now

The whole Rhodes issue really gets me heated, so bear with me, as we are all allowed our opinions. But seriously, he’s dead. He is no longer doing anything bad.
[UPDATE]’Rhodes Must Fall’ Has Hit International Headlines And Is Full Steam Ahead

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.
Dolce & Gabanna And Elton John Welcome Madonna To The Debate

The Great IVF debate continues, and now we can hear what Madonna has to say about it (probably whilst she wears a pair of D&G jeans…).
Online / Offline Campaign Sparks Race Revolution At Rhodes University [Images]

Things are heating up in Grahamstown as the outrage over the UCT Cecil John Rhodes statue has seen students at Rhodes University come together to fight what they say is racism on campus.
Now Why Would Elton John Be Walking Around With A Dolce & Gabbana Bag? [Images]

Elton John clearly cannot avoid a spot of shopping in LA, and must have thought no paparazzi would see him with this…
Some People Are Applauding Dolce & Gabbana

The Elton/D&G debate is turning into a bit of a tennis match, and quite frankly it would be so much more entertaining with a bowl of strawberries and cream and a Pimm’s cocktail.
This Was Dolce & Gabanna’s Comeback For Elton John Drama On Instagram

The world has found its next debate (remember the dress? So last week). Now we have #TeamElton vs. #TeamD&G. Whose side are you on? Can you really give up your bottle of Light Blue for Candle in the Wind?
Here’s A City Press Journalist Defending Jacob Zuma

Oh, look, someone has publicly defended Our Dear Leader Jacob Zuma. Let’s have a look at what he has to say. Try not to get too heated on the topic – we’re all allowed our opinions.
Something About 702’s John Robbie And Shrien Dewani

It is wonderful that we live in a country of free speech and opinion. We’re lucky we don’t live in North Korea, so why do people get so uppity about people’s comments and try to stop them?
In Paris The Bergies Read Vogue Magazine [Image]

Aah, Vogue magazine, you are wonderful. You inspire, you educate, you make your reader salivate over every page. Which is why this is alright.
Everyone Is Talking About This ‘Creepy’ Thailand Tourism Ad [Video]

Being stalked is no fun, so why did Thailand think it alright to do a promotional video for their country with that as the centre theme?
Things Black People Don’t Have

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.
The Reason Why Zuma Will Never Go Down

Zuma has pretty much put himself on a pedestal by endlessly giving wonderful jobs to his cronies – they all are now running the country into the ground, and Zuma refuses to take blame.
This Is What Tony Leon Has To Say About Our ‘Darkest Moment’

Tony Leon shares his thoughts on last week’s SONA reality show. The good news is that we’re apparently not in our darkest hour yet…
SA Private School Separating White And Black Classrooms

I don’t notice racial problems on a day to day basis, but then I read about things like this and realise this lovely country still has a very long way to go.
OCEAN Basket Actually Serves Fresh Water Fish

Fish is fish to many people, but for some die hard foodies it obviously isn’t and Ocean Basket is feeling the wrath of a woman deprived of SEAfood.
Ozzie Open Umpire Does VERY Badly And Ignites Sexism Row

Here’s one you guys SHOULD have an opinion about for the comments section – is asking a woman to do a pirouette in the middle of a tennis court sexist?
Interview With Woman Who Is Planning To Marry Her Dad

As much as I love and respect my dad, I absolutely could never imagine dating him. This girl in America has a different idea though. Please let this not be a new trend.
Here’s The Eat Out Restaurant List For ‘Non-Whites’

Ah, yes, the racist city of Cape Town. Apparently we’re a horrible bunch here. I don’t see it. I think we’re ALL lovely. I’d love to know what you all think…