eBay yesterday decided to ban the sale of the controversial dolls linked to Quentin Tarantino’s latest western movie about a freed slave, Django Unchained. It described the dolls as “offensive”, and the toymaker who manufactured the dolls had already discontinued them.

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A video has surfaced online of a scorned farmer dumping a tractor-load of horse manure on his cheating wife’s beloved convertible. He does this after apparently discovering her profile on a dating website.

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Two members of the hacking group Anonymous were jailed yesterday for carrying out cyber attacks on several major websites. They were found guilty of causing “unprecedented harm” to Visa, MasterCard and PayPal.

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1) Azzam – 180m – R6 billion As well as being the largest yacht in the world at an unprecedented 180 metres and still being able to reach top speeds of over 30 knots, she also adds another record in regards to building time having spent a mere three years in build following one year […]

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Earlier this week, the media was abundant with reports about an incident that occurred at Eben Donges High School in Kraaifontien when teachers at the school asked two siblings to remove their headscarf and fez a week ago. They have since been allowed to wear their religious attire.  The Western Cape Education Department said on […]

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In a classic case of ‘self fulfilling prophecy,’ a pizza restaurant owner in Pretoria was hit in the face by a woman after he called her ‘white trash.’ A stunning trade of blows followed, as we are reminded exactly why we avoid this sort.

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Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande promised today that all poor students admitted into tertiary institutions will get funding.

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On Monday, the Malian military gained control of the central Mali town of Diabaly.

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Riesling. What a grape. I wonder how much you’ve had? Probably not enough. I know I haven’t. The wines of the Riesling grape are hard to have too much off. It is another type of wine in South Africa that is on the up, if a bit slower than Riesling lovers would like; but then all things vinous are slow.

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Those pesky North Koreans are at it again. We don’t mean discovering unicorn lairs, or handing out kilograms of candy, no we mean nuclear testing, with rockets, aimed at the United States of America.

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1) Giovanni’s Deliworld – Green Point They have everything you want to eat, including genuine French loaves, imported from France. I mean, who does that? Giovanni’s does.. 2) Super Meat Market – Main Road, Kenilworth If it’s good enough for Penny McAdam.. 3) Raith Gourmet butchery – Gardens For city kids who can’t get to […]

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Heavy rains and extensive flooding in Limpopo have caused havoc in that region. At least six people have died, but now thousands of crocodiles are also on the loose.

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Aston Martin yesterday revealed their new Rapide S. The car, promoted as their “most powerful 4-door ever” will replace the outgoing Rapide.

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Look, we can’t fault Microsoft for trying, and they seem to have pulled off a cool advert. But whether that will make any difference as to whether you actually want to use Internet Explorer or not, remains the unanswered question.

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Chelsea FC footballer, Eden Hazard, was sent off after receiving a red card during last night’s match against Swansea. Hazard was penalised for kicking a ball boy in the ribs.

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New images have surfaced of Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren’s new R107m mansion being built on the Florida beachfront.

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The Vatican is worth a few bob, hell, they are their own city and do things pretty much as they please. Generally always shrouded in a bit of mystery, there a few quirks to some of the millions that have been acquired over the years.

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We’re not sure what you were doing on Friday evening, but this guy was busy making it rain at Taboo, in Sandton.

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Things are not going well in Salsolburg. So far two people have died, and nine others seriously injured during this week’s violent protests.

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1) Coobs – Parkhurst Everything on the menu is phenomenal. All ingrediants sourced locally, using only the freshest foods. Global cheesecake evaluators should add this to their list. 2) Mongkok – Cyrildene Situated in the heart of Chinatown. The pork buns are excellent. 3) Trattoria San Lorenzo – Craighall Authentic Italian. The Vongole is on a par with what one […]

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What is the headquarters of an intelligence agency supposed to look like? Should they be far from the prying eyes of terrorists and evil geniuses; or should they be dominant structures proclaiming their existence to the world?

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State-owned low-cost airline Mango, and Comair, which operates British Airways flights and low-cost operator kulula.com, are chief amongst those that don’t want another low-cost airline operating in South Africa.

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This morning we reported on another school shooting that took place in the US.

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These things usually cost in the twos or the threes. But right now, right here, you can get this beast for under a grand. You will be the hero on your next weekend trip away. Click through to get yours now.

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Speculation has been rife since yesterday that Betrayoncé, err, Beyoncé, lip-synched the United States, of America’s, national anthem during Barack Obama’s inauguration.

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You’ve probably seen #Zamdela trending on your timeline today. The riots in the Sasolburg township of Zamdela have rocked South Africa, with the most compelling reportage coming from the ground via Twitter. Check out this collection of tweets, for a timeline of the riot.   #Sasolburg There've been no protests in #Zamdela this morning. Unconfirmed […]

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The Telegraph in London has compiled a photo gallery, consisting of celebrities taking falls in public.

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Michelle Obama attracts attention in her own right, and generally for the right reasons. But yesterday, at the inaugural luncheon, sitting between President Obama and John Boehner, the first lady seemed to roll her eyes at the House speaker – not once but twice.

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Free State police said this morning that they have arrested 187 people during yesterday and Sunday’s municipal demarcation protests in Sasolburg.

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As you all know by now, President Barack Obama was inaugurated to serve his second term as US president yesterday. There were some great images captured at the event, including panoramic ones.

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