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Botched Statue Restoration May Be The Worst Yet [Images]
12 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents of Palencia, Spain, were horrified after a statue on a building lining the town’s main street was left severely disfigured by a mysterious restorer.
Oh, So That’s Why There’s A Windsock On The Bridge Leading To The Huguenot Tunnel
02 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday gale-force winds blew through the Cape, taking down a truck on the N1 Outbound at the Huguenot Tunnel.
Posing Tourist Snaps Toes Off 200-Year-Old Statue, Doesn’t Tell Anyone, Gets Caught [Video]
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
This should be obvious, but if you’re going to visit a museum, don’t sit on, and break, the 200-year-old art.
Someone Beheaded The Cecil John Rhodes Bust On Table Mountain
15 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A bust of Cecil John Rhodes at Rhodes Memorial has been unceremoniously beheaded.
A List Of Racist Winston Churchill Quotes
15 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Churchill’s statue outside the Palace of Westminster in London was defaced last week, which once again drew attention to the leader’s views on race.
What Banksy Reckons Should Replace That Fallen Statue
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Banksy has revealed his idea for a statue to replace the Edward Colston memorial torn down in Bristol earlier this week.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Statue Is Having A Really Rough Time
06 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Swedish superstar had a statue erected outside the ground of his first football club, but fans have now turned on Zlatan.
You Need To See The ‘Phil Collins’ Baby Jesus Statue
22 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is the story of Phil Collins, a church in Mexico, and a statue of the baby Jesus that many are saying resembles the famous musician.
Have You Seen The Terrible Melania Trump Statue? [Videos+Images]
09 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A Slovenian artist was so inspired by Melania Trump that he carved a statue of her. He really shouldn’t have.
Another Football Legend Gets A Terrible Statue
24 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
George Best will always be remembered fondly, both for his efforts on and off the pitch. This statue in his honour, though, hasn’t gone down too well.
World’s Tallest Statue Is Quite Staggering – Double The Size Of The Statue Of Liberty [Images]
26 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
India is set to unveil the world’s largest statue, a towering figure of a famous social and political leader.
Outrage As Restoration Of 500-Year-Old Statue Goes Horribly Wrong [Images]
27 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Locals are not impressed, after an amateur artist managed to spectacularly botch up the restoration of a famous statue in a Spanish church.
Kid Knocks Over R1,8 Million Statue – Should His Parents Pay? [Video]
19 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
A five-year-old boy got far more than he bargained for when he pulled down a statue, which fell on top of him. His parents are being sued for millions.
Move Over, Ronaldo – Possibly The Worst Honorary Plaque Of All Time [Video]
24 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
If you thought Cristiano Ronaldo’s bronze plaque was the worst thing you’ve ever seen, Brandi Chastain’s plaque wants you to hold its beer.
Some Capetonians Are Not Happy With The New R3,5 Million Madiba Statue
18 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The City has proposed a statue to honour Madiba’s historic Cape Town speech, but some aren’t happy with the plans.
Nothing Will Fully Prepare You For This Cristiano Ronaldo Bronze Statue
30 Mar 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cristiano Ronaldo was a happy man when he found out that a Portuguese airport was being named in his honour, but the statue kinda dropped the ball.
In Case You Missed It – This Statue Of Robert Mugabe…
13 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s always enjoyable poking fun at that buffoon to the north, and this time around it’s all been made rather easy. Someone’s surely in hot water for this.
Nothing Will Prepare You For This Naked Donald Trump Statue Erected In A New York Park [Video]
19 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Trump has made an appearance in the art world again, and this time it’s in the form of a statue in the middle of Madison Square.
Someone Just Bought This Peculiar Statue Of Hitler For R255 Million
09 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
People will surely be traumatised by the idea that such a statue could sell for so much, but humans are into weird things.
Japanese Rugby Fans Are Obsessed With This Buddha – You Can See Why
27 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
They say it’s considered good luck to rub Buddha’s belly, something Japanese rugby fans are clearly big believers in.
Just When You Thought It Was Over – Another Statue Defaced
02 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It looks like the statue debate is set to rage on after another paint-inspired defacement of a statue in the Eastern Cape. Yes, people are still angry.
‘Max Price Must Fall’ – UCT Vice-Chancellor Next In The Firing Line
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 4 Comments
It seems the students behind the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue aren’t going to rest after that success. Next up it’s Max Price who is coming under fire.
Well Done, Guys – Gandhi Statue Vandalised In Johannesburg
13 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
There’s a massive chance Mahatma Gandhi never so much as hurt a fly during his life, yet he is the latest person to feel the brunt of The Statue Issue.
UPDATED: Statue Vibes: Wow, They Deployed Military Vehicles To UCT
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rhodes is falling, so hopefully UCT students can resume classes ASAP, but clearly not without a little help from the SAPS and some Casspirs.
So The Paul Kruger Statue Was Defaced On Sunday [Images]
07 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh my, The Statue Issue continues, this time moving all the way to the capital, Pretoria. Sorry, Tshwane. And goodbye relaxing Easter weekend vibes.
Naked Bronze Statue Of Zuma Erected On Lion’s Head [Images]
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Just when you thought you had heard it all regarding statues someone pops a bronze JZ on top of Lion’s Head. Some were impressed, some were certainly not.
[OPINION] If The Statue Goes, Then Should UCT’s Land Be Returned To The Rhodes Trustees?
31 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 32 Comments
Here’s a controversial opinion that’s sure to ruffle some feathers, sent in by an independent writer. Feel free to comment.
Wednesday Morning Spice
25 Mar 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Rhodes proposal approved. German plane grounded 24 hours earlier. DJ Sbu wants to sue Forbes. China obliterating Mozambique’s forests. Hollywood’s new brat pack. Vin Diesel might need a lie down.
This Statue Has Been Torn Down Because Tim Cook Is Gay
04 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Imagine living in a country where the government and leaders are terrified of the smallest, most ridiculous things, namely giant iPhones taking over the world.
They’ve Unveiled This Amy Winehouse Statue In London
15 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tribute has been paid to Amy Winehouse, who passed away in 2011, as a bronze statue has been erected in London, with many fans present to watch the unveiling.
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