Capetonians may have thought they were going mental seeing Mos Def buying groceries at their local convenience store. But for those who don’t know, the international hip-hop star has been living in the Mother City for a while now.

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Keep your work, memories and media safe with a Transcend 16GB Jetflash Double Combo. With two funky colour schemes and a retractable USB insert to keep things dust-free and working well, you now have the perfect way to share and save.

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The 2014 edition of SXSW has served as the launching platform for the usual slew of feel-good marketing innovation… And a flying drone that will tase you in the ass. Meet the Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone, or CUPID. It marks the latest in applications for drones, and it may well have the FAA regretting the repeal of the six year ban on the unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Hunt continues for missing 777 jet, amid reports of stolen passports. EFF members urged to ‘leave the fat one.’ FIFA World Cup Final tickets up for grabs. Stacy Kiebler married. Child beats Tiger Woods and co to win championship. US judge rules for drones.

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Holy heck! People, you could win a trip to Brazil for two to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ final JUST BY USING YOUR VISA CARD TO BUY SOMETHING! Something as mundane as bread! Or cat litter! I dunno! Just buy something!

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Having a social media profile makes you a vulnerable target for online trolls. In the case of the dating app, Lulu, men are subject to the scrutiny of scorned lovers and exes.

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EWN’s Cape Talk have reported that this video posted yesterday shows an arrest undertaken in Cape Town. The IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) are investigating the police involved in the arrest, as they appear to have used unjustified force. Particularly, police strip the arrested man of his clothing in the street, grab him by the throat, and kick him in the genitals.

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A select group of “digital influencers,” a.k.a YouTube content providers, got to have a chit chat with president Obama. Among them was an Obama impersonator, who got the chance to give his impression to the big man himself in the Oval Office.

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A radical change in strategy by the world’s largest photo provider, Getty Images, will allow online content creators to use some of their images for free. Getty is proposing the use of embedding, similar to embedding YouTube videos, for their stock images.

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Android and iOS tend to be known as the big hitters when it comes to international mobile operating system markets, but recent stats paint a different picture of the SA mobile market. Going by install base figures, BlackBerry and Symbian S60 systems hold highest market shares in SA.

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I manageed to saunter on down to the CTIC for the 2014 edition of the Design Indaba, and let me tell you this, my friends: I liked what I saw. I liked it very much. I for one was rather smitten with MIN’s COLOUR ONE installation, and the “Dance Evolution” MINI stand. I absolutely can’t tell you if I twerked, or not.

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The photo booth serves a dual purpose, as entertainment for guests and secondly to recollect what occurred the night before, post hangover. The age old question of what would happen if you placed a photo booth at a Oscar party, has been answered. Please enjoy some of the hilarious moments caught on film by Vanity Fair’s photo booth.

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New York’s bicycle couriers are well-known around the world. These madmen on the two-wheels risk their bodies, dodging between cars in the city’s bustling traffic. The underground weed market in NY also makes use of this type of delivery. Journalist Hunter Stuart spent a day delivering weed alongside one of New York’s bicycle weed couriers. Here’s his story.

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This chilling video documents the life of a little girl, for just one second a day. It paints a dark picture of the harsh realities children in war torn countries face.

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Retailer, American Apparel, is creating a stir with its latest campaign. The company, known for its some what controversial campaigns that included placing pubic hair on mannequins and strange model choices, may have gone too far this time.

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Pope Francis made his very own confession recently, admitting to stealing a dead priest’s rosary cross from the casket. He pried the rosary from the corpse’s dead hands.

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Sure, freelancing sounds like the good life to those keeping a steady job, but despite being able to sleep as late as you want and being able to drink at your “workplace” (i.e. anywhere there is free WiFi), the life of a freelancer is kind of depressing at times.

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Short and sweet. This 15 second teaser is here to remind you that Mad Men Season 7 is just a bit over a month away. Like Breaking Bad, Mad Men will split its final series of episodes in two. The forthcoming season titled “The Beginning,” will be made up of seven episodes starting from April 13.

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Some people can’t get enough of Bieber’s arrest in January. Here is the video of Bieber taking a urine test. Justin ‘more-than-two-shakes-and-you’re-playing-with-it’ Bieber’s privacy was maintained thanks to the superimposition of a magical black box.

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Just a few steps from the front door of Absolute Sea Pearl Beach Resort and you’re on the powdered sand of Patong Beach staring in awe at the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea.

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On Thursday, large parts of the country experienced blackouts. Load shedding occurred after Eskom declared an emergency. The power cuts were due to wet coal stocks, caused by seven days of heavy rain.

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Bitcoin CEO found dead. Pistorius trial update. Eskom says more to come. Obama orders sanctions. Queen to tour with new lead singer. Miranda Kerr finds new job. US army sex crime guy suspended for..

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The BBC has apologised for playing audio clips of howling dogs, a shrieking woman and yelling men during a radio report on Oscar Pistorius’s trial proceedings. The radio host claimed the sound clips to be due to “technical problems” – sure. It’s not the first time BBC offered an apology after reporting about Pistorius’s case. […]

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Hidee-ho, children! We’re headed into week 29 of the English Premier League, and Round 4 of Super Rugby. You, yes YOU could win yourself money just by watching these epic sporting clashes.

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“Let’s send Kobus to Mars,” is something you will never hear coming out of NASA mission controller’s mouth. The likelihood that a South African would be chosen to go to space, let alone to form a human colony on Mars is not very strong. But through private and public funding, the Mars One Expedition may do just […]

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Oh snap! If five garages, 20 parking spaces, six bedrooms, and servant’s quarters in a colonial style set in a tropical climate is what you’ve been looking for, please advise your personal banker to prepare R16 million for direct transfer – the staff are waiting for you in Musgrave, Durban. Here’s more, from Sotheby’s: Spacious and […]

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At the beginning of last month the world lost an acting great. This tribute to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman captures some of the brilliance of the man’s illustrious career.

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A nightmare child is suing her parents, accusing them of kicking her out and refusing to pay her high school tuition. Her parents argued that she left voluntarily, refusing to abide by house rules, including curfew and doing her chores.

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The European capital has moved into top spot, displacing New York as the world’s greatest city for the stinking rich. The eighth annual Wealth Report has named London as the desired capital for people who have private bankers with accents.

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A former SA cricketer has been accused of rape. The accused may not be named until he appears in court but it has been reported that the man represented South Africa during the the 1992 World Cup.

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