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A Honey Badger Is Live Tweeting From The Johannesburg Zoo, And It Is Awesome [VIDEO]
28 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Meet BG the badger. This badger is the official spokesanimal for the Johannesburg zoo. Every move he makes in his enclosure is tweeted out in real time.
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Meet The Man With The Biggest Instagram Following In South Africa [GALLERY + INTERVIEW]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 22 Comments
Justin Bieber has quite the following on photo-sharing network Instagram, but what about the hidden gems out there that have used it as a platform to showcase their talent and exactly what the app can do? If you’re on Instagram or in the photo industry and you haven’t heard of Craig Howes, now is the […]
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The Trailer For Ridley Scott’s New Movie, “The Counselor” Has Dropped [VIDEO]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
English director Ridley Scott has been known for his breakthrough films since 1979. The man that was responsible for classica such as Gladiator, Black Hawk Down and Thelma & Louise, to name a few, has come out with his next, soon-to-be best picture winner. Click through to watch the teaser.
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Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Nelson Mandela
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
He was the first black South African president to be elected into office and is the father of the nation as well as an inspiration to many. These are out top five interesting facts that you didn’t know about Nelson Mandela.
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Check Out The Awesome Lion’s Head Video That Landed This Local Band A Record Deal [VIDEO]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This local band has landed a record deal thanks to their music video for “Sunrise Everyday”. The scenes of Lion’s Head cemented the deal for the band.
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Terrific Science: Why Exactly Do Men Have Nipples? [VIDEO]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Like poems dedicated to male nipples? Then this 5 Facts YouTube video is definitely the thing to make your Thursday. If you’ve ever wondered why males have those awkward raisins nipples attached to their steel pecks or their unlucky moobs – then this video might just have the answer you’ve been milking searching for. YouTube […]
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The Gun Show: This Is Exactly What The USA And North Korea Would Be Packing If They Went To War [INFOGRAPHIC]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all wondered it, but no one has been able to see what the effects of a direct war between the United States and North Korea would look like on paper. Click through to see the harrowing truth presented in this infographic.
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Eye Candy: Gorgeous Abandoned Churches Repurposed For Everyday Use [GALLERY]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What becomes of vacant church buildings? Do they just decay? Some do, but not all of them. These church buildings have been repurposed in the most amazing ways.
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Tech Report: Don’t Sell! Your Old iPad Is Dying To Be Put To Use [VIDEO]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Trying to keep up with the Jones’ when it comes to the latest technology can be quite a daunting task. As fast as the new iPad was unveiled, so the next generation is on the shelves. But don’t stress, Seth provides you with tips on repurposing your old iPad.
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House Of The Week – In Dunkeld – The Bishopscourt Of Johannesburg [GALLERY]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
My oh my – this is one for the books. Nestled in the heart of the convenient Dunkeld area, this property has more than “just” an acre of land to boast.
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Naughty Hipster Of The Week – PART 16 #naughtyhipster
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As usual, it wasn’t easy picking this week’s ‘Naughty Hipster Of The Week‘ – our weekly competition exposing local hipsters who go that extra mile. But this guy’s earmuffs will blow your mind. So here is this week’s winning entry, sent in by Malherbe Pelser. The clock is ticking, as this hipster has 24 hours […]
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Looking For A New Job? You’ll Probably Find It On A Social Network [INFOGRAPHIC]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Crowd sorced recruiting platform Hiring Bounty has conducted a survey to determine how individuals are looking for jobs in the marketing, IT, media and finance industries. These are there results.
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Kim Kardashian Sent Her Friends Fake Baby Pics To Test Their Loyalty – They Failed
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a test of friendship the occasional actress Kim Kardashian decided to conduct an experiment. Click through to see K & K’s “baby” photos.
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WATCH: FOBLO Bulletin Episode 5 Has Dropped [N5FW VIDEO]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
You’re on the home stretch to your lunch break, and the fifth episode of Oliver Hermanus’ FOBLO (“fear of being left out”) Bulletin has dropped. This week features a brief interview with Steve Hofmeyr, who earlier this week (again) claimed that white people in South Africa are the victims of genocide. For real. FOBLO Bulletin […]
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Obama Is Coming To Africa – Follow The Whitehouse On Instagram, Here [PIC]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Wednesday the White House was said to be “embracing new filters”, those from Instagram. The new Instagram account will provide insight into the life of the US president while on his trip to Africa.
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Escape The Cold – Go To Mauritius For 5 Nights For Only R15,995 (For 2 People – Breakfast And Dinner Included – 50% Saving)
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Get out of here! If you needed an excuse to get away, or just have a case of the itchy feet, this is definitely the package for you. Treat yourself to this beautiful escape – it truly is a deal you can’t ignore. Lap of luxury, here you come. Escape the mainland and its wintery […]
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Hope For Today: Rates Of HIV In South African Children Have Dropped 63%
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A report released by UNAIDS details decreasing numbers of HIV in South African children. These improved numbers do not mean the country can become complacent though.
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Of Course China Is Building A 5 Star Hotel In A Cave With A Private Waterfall [GALLERY]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This soon-to-be five-star hotel looks like it could be the perfect headquarters for a super villain. With two submerged floors, a sunken lake and an eco-friendly design, this hotel will be amazing.
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Be Alarmed: The Percentage Of The Youth Who Would Vote For Malema’s Party
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
On Wednesday a survey revealed that one in four young South Africans would vote for former ANC youth leader Julius Malema.
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Law Suit Filed Against Justin Bieber For Kicking And Punching A Paparazzo
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Justin Bieber’s behaviour is making news once more, this time we will keep it short and sweet. An alleged kick and punch to paparazzo Jose Osmin Hernandez Duran seems to have landed the Biebs in some hot water.
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The Effect Of Nelson Mandela’s Death On Markets – Let’s Have That Chat
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It may appear crass that the likely imminent passing of Madiba is viewed with an eye to possible investment outcomes but in death, as in life, this great man will surely affect us all.
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Ball Girl Leaves Wimbledon In Tears After Getting Hit By 205 km/h Serve [Images]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
No one likes getting hit by things, especially when it’s by a ball served by a tennis player with the one of the fastest serves in the business. Click through to check out what happened to this poor ball girl.
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Radvertising: Cannes Lions Festival 2013 Winners – These Are the Best Ads In The World [VIDEOS]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The final awards for the 2013 Cannes Lions festival have been dished out, and the year proved to be an incredibly fruitful one for the South African ad industry. Without further ado, here’s a taste of some of the best advertising in the world, as adjudicated at the 2013 Cannes Lions. 4Creative, London – “Meet […]
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Vintage Apple Computer Going On Auction At Christie’s Could Fetch Upwards Of R3 Million [VIDEO + GALLERY]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This started it all. This Apple-1 designed and developed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and currently owned by Ted Perry is being auctioned at Christie’s. Get your bid in.
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There Is Absolutely No Reason Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Demo Car – This Is Why
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every one of us has a friend who walks up to you at a braai, and starts showing you pictures of his newly-acquired Maserati, before telling you that he got it for R300K off the showroom price. Depending on where you are in life, that Maserati might be a Jag, an Audi, a MINI, a […]
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5 Of The Strangest Services For The Rich And Famous
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you thought private jets and designer label clothing for pets was overboard, wait until you see these. Lifestyles of the rich and famous are not joke. In a recent thread on AskReddit, people were asked about the strangest services and products that most of us did not know existed.
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WATCH: Paraplegic Woman Learns To Surf, Using Duct Tape [VIDEO]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This 50-year-old paraplegic mother has conquered surfing. After losing the use of her legs in a car accident, Pascale Honore was confined to a wheelchair. But recently she experienced the freedom of surfing when she was strapped onto surfer Tyron Swan’s back with duct tape.
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Pot Of Gold – Should You Be Thinking About Investing In Marijuana?
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This might have been the dream for future marijuana fiends, but it’s actually a reality. According to the Daily Beast, you can now actually invest in weed-related stock. There are already 19 U.S. states that are allowed to toke up on medical marijuana. If you include Washington and Colorado, who last November legalised the drug for […]
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5 Unbelievable Photographs From The 2013 NatGeo Traveler Competition [PICS]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Have a look at some fo the amazing entries for this year’s 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo competition. These are some of the contenders thus far.
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Gorilla Scares The Heck Out Of Taunting Kids [VIDEO]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After being trapped in a cage, taunted by kids and called ugly – how can you blame this fury guy? In a video that shows animals being more civilized than humans, the gorilla gets one back by scaring the living daylights out of them. Click through to watch the hilarious video.
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