politics
British MP Loses It During Live Call With House Of Commons [Video]
12 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Conservative MP Heather Wheeler was caught cursing her mic during a video conference debate in the House of Commons.
“Prophets Of Doom!” – Highlights From Trump Versus Greta At Davos [Video]
22 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Donald Trump spewed some empty words, while Greta Thunberg accused politicians of “empty words and promises”, and that’s just the beginning of the drama.
Military Drones, Angry Workers, And Detention Camps – Things Aren’t Great At Google
27 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Once the gold standard of office life, Google is now developing a very different reputation as employee tensions rise.
This Is How They Deal With Bad Mayors In Bolivia [Video]
08 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest in a series of violent clashes between government supporters and anti-government protesters involved the mayor of Vinto, a small town in Cochabamba province.
Trump’s Sons Insist He Wasn’t Booed At UFC Fight – But There’s This Video
04 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Trump spawn are helping their dad along with a lie about how he was well received at a UFC event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Rather Odd Song Chosen As Rallying Cry For Lebanese Protesters [Videos]
23 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In Lebanon, those protesting corruption and economic instability have adopted an unlikely rallying cry.
Radical Footage Of Hong Kong Cops Storming Train Station, Hitting Passengers [Videos]
02 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The ongoing protests in Hong Kong turned very violent this past weekend, as police used extreme force to disband pro-democracy protesters.
Wow, Piers Morgan Wrote A Hit Piece On His Buddy, Donald Trump
19 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Even Piers Morgan is having a tough time dealing with Trump’s latest problematic campaign tactics.
South African Huawei Users Are Freaking Out Right Now
21 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Some South African Huawei users are trying to get a refund, after Google cut off Huawei’s Android license.
It’s Getting Very Ugly Between Huawei And Google
20 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The US has cracked down on Chinese tech companies, causing Google to cut off Huawei’s Android license. That has ramifications for Huawei phone users.
Study Finds That “Progressive” Men Might Be Resisting Equality Without Realising It
07 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s 2019, and women are still doing more than their fair share in the home due to what sociologists are calling “male resistance”.
Report Reveals The Most Corrupt Place In South Africa
11 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Corruption Watch has released its annual report which looks at the different levels of corruption in South Africa and how it impacts everyday people.
Latest Polls Suggest The EFF Is Hammering The ANC Support Base
07 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The ANC’s overall support has been on the decline, and it looks like the EFF is hoovering up those disillusioned voters.
Report Predicts The Best And Worst Outcomes Of SA’s General Elections
24 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Consulting firm Intellidex has released a report that predicts the various outcomes, and corresponding consequences, of the upcoming general elections.
Gigaba’s Sex Tape Is Killing It On Pornhub
05 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Malusi Gigaba’s sex tape has made it onto international porn streaming site Pornhub, where it has been racking up the views.
Kanye Has Changed His Mind Again
01 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Remember how happy Kanye looked in the White House? Seems like someone had a quiet word in his ear, because he’s done a 180.
BBC’s Chilling New Rhino Poaching Doccie Exposes Massive KZN Corruption [Video]
04 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A whistleblower, who goes by the pseudonym ‘Fresh’, has exposed a link between rhino poachers and corrupt officials in the South African judiciary.
Remember That Giant Baby Trump Blimp? His Supporters Made This One
31 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Trump supporters around the world were fuming when a giant Donnie blimp was flown above UK’s Parliament. Now they’re getting their own back.
You Get 10 Days Leave If Your Partner Beats You In New Zealand
27 Jul 2018 by Reinhardt / No Comments
New Zealand has always been ahead of the game. On Wednesday, they raised the bar even higher with new legislation that keeps citizens safe from domestic violence.
Who Are ‘Gatvol Capetonian’, And Why Do They Hate Politicians So Much?
07 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / 1 Comment
This controversial group has been increasingly vocal in and around the Mother City as of late, but not everybody knows what they’re about.
Patricia De Lille Has Been Booted By The DA
08 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
This just in: Patricia De Lille has been axed from the Democratic Alliance, and is no longer the mayor of Cape Town.
Five Biggest Risks The World Faces In 2018
08 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Political risk analysts have called 2018 the year that ends the world as we know it, as the global order dominated by Western ideals begins to unravel. Good times.
Shocking Cellphone Footage Of SA Deputy Minister Of Higher Education Slapping A Woman [Video]
07 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Our very own deputy minister of Higher Education was recorded slapping a woman whilst out on town this weekend, and the scene is pretty shocking.
Our Minister Of Arts and Culture Says South Africa’s Name Should Be Changed
14 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Listen up, world – Africa is not a country but South Africa is. If one of our ministers gets his way, though, that might be changing.
The Worst High Five In History Has Just Happened [Video]
09 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Politicians and awkwardness go hand in hand (in handshake), and now you can add dear Jeremy Corbyn to the high five blooper reel.
UPDATE: “South Africa Has Experienced A Silent Coup” – Every South African Needs To Read This
26 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
A damning academic report was released last night at Wits, detailing the silent coup which is underway in South Africa. Of course it’s scary reading.
A Comprehensive List Of Things That People Have Thrown At Politicians [Images+Videos]
25 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There have been quite a few politicians around the world who have found themselves the victim of some shameless flinging, but these are some of the most awesome.
The Department Of Communications Is Going Broke, So Guess What They’re Spending Money On?
25 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the going gets tough the tough get going, but you can’t be expected to ‘get going’ with some ramshackle old wheels from 2014, right?
This Is How You Spam Our MPs To Vote No Confidence
19 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a good chance you don’t know that we all have a direct line to our members of parliament. Yes, that includes a cell number and direct email address.
Chairs, Water Bottles And Bricks: Jozi Hall Meeting Turns Into ‘War Zone’ [Images + Video]
19 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ANC seem to be making a habit of disrupting political meetings up in Jozi, suffering from a severe case of sour grapes. The latest violent incident here.
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