It’s Public Humiliation And 12 Years Hard Labour If You Get Caught Watching K-Dramas In North Korea [Rare Video]
The BBC received rare footage showing North Korea publicly sentencing two teenage boys to 12 years of hard labour for watching these illicit shows from the South.
Cape Town Airport Soars To New Heights – December Delivers Airport Records With 317K Jet-Setters
In a December to remember, Cape Town International Airport’s international terminal witnessed a travel frenzy, hosting a whopping 317,000 globetrotters.
Springbok Elton Jantjies’ Rugby Career Could Be Over
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has received a years-long ban from rugby following his suspension for the use of a banned substance.
Nine-Month World Cruise Becomes “Unedited Reality Show That Was Never Meant To Be A Reality Show” [Videos]
The Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, which set sail a month ago, has unexpectedly captured the internet’s imagination.
South Africa Included In Top 10 Of The World’s Toughest Education Systems
Just don’t tell yout kids that South Africa has one of the toughest education systems in the world as it could end up in them claiming more ‘mental health days’ than you are willing to allow.
Not Again! Over 100 Firefighters Battled A Blaze Above Boyes Drive Yesterday [Video]
Over 100 firefighters were dispatched on Wednesday to help contain a wildfire that started to spread across the mountain.
Sip or Skip: Where To Find The Best And Worst Tap Water In Every South African Province
Looks like more than half of our water systems are rocking top-notch microbiological quality, while 46% didn’t quite make the cut and got slapped with the ‘poor’ or ‘bad’ label in South Africa’s most recent Blue Drop Watch Report.
A New Drug That Supposedly Contains Human Bones Is Wreaking Havoc In West Africa
This new drug is a distinct mixture, combining cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol, formaldehyde, and, as some claim, ground-down human bones.
Queen Elizabeth ‘As Angry As Ever’ With Prince Harry And Meghan For Giving Her Childhood Nickname To Daughter
Though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in 2021, arguments over her name continue, specifically if Queen Elizabeth II gave her blessing to the choice.
Elon Musk’s Sister Reckons Her Family Is Made For Greatness
But even in such an accomplished family, it was obvious that Elon was above and beyond any other Musk.
Why A Woman Won $187 Million In A Lottery But Lost Her Entire Family
This is probably one of the more stark and poignant tales of how money cannot buy you happiness.
The Iceland Volcano Eruption Situation Is Looking Quite Dire [Videos]
Experts labelled this eruption as the “worst-case scenario,” exacerbated by the failure of defences constructed after a previous eruption in December.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow – Everything You Need To Know About Laser Hair Removal
Shaving your legs every other day, or managing regular wax appointments, can be a hassle that you would really rather do without.
Cape Town Had A Bloody Weekend With Seven People Gunned Down In One Day
A total of seven murders and 12 attempted murders were recorded by police this past Saturday.
All The Best Moments From The 2024 Emmy Awards [Videos]
We’ve got Coolidge being shooed of stage, Succession’s Keiran Culkin doing the most, Elton John becoming an EGOT, and two male co-stars kissing for a surprisingly long time.
Boyfriend Of Murdered Mother And Son Arrested In A Shocking Twist After Accusing The Gardener
Nadine Terblanche and her nine-year-old son Ruandré Vorster were brutally murdered in their home in Randhart, Alberton, in November last year.
Limpopo Municipality Workers Received ‘Mistake’ R4,5 Million Christmas Bonus, Ordered To Pay It Back
A cash-strapped municipality in Limpopo erroneously gave its councillors and officials a double salary Christmas bonus in December.
It Looks Like Truck Hijackings Are Really Chilled These Days [Video]
These freight robberies seem to have become so run-of-the-mill that truck drivers don’t even bat an eye when a hijacker shows up to steal the vehicle and its load.
They’re Talking About Psychedelics Being The ‘Master Key’ To Solve Everything From Anorexia To Stroke
This neuroscientist is testing how psychedelics can help people relearn all sorts of things they’ve lost the ability to do because of health conditions.
Chill Out – Here Are Five Of The Best Shows To Stream Right Now [Trailers]
The back-to-work grind should be in full force by now, which means you probably need a new show to revenge-watch.
Be Careful Of Those Fake FlySafair Facebook Competitions Doing The Rounds
One version of the fraudulent advertisement offers a FlySafair special; “Get a chance to fly free for 6 months. Click apply now to try and win your free flight pass.”
SA Woman Shares Outrage Over “Delusional” Cape Town Landlords Listing Shoddy Apartments At High Rental Prices
“Are these landlords delusional????? why is apartment hunting in cape town a joke”, she captioned the much-watched video that racked up over 690,000 views after being posted earlier this week.
Epstein Victim Claims Sex Tapes Of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, And Richard Branson Do Exist [Video]
Jeffrey Epstein victim Sarah Ransome said it is “no secret” that the alleged tapes were made.
Two Jozi Schools Join Kearsney College In Plus-R200k Club – The 2024 Fees For South Africa’s Most Expensive Private Schools
The current reality is that one of South Africa’s most expensive private day schools broke through the R240,000 barrier. That’s for a single matric year, by the way.
An Austrian Heiress Has Set Up A Redistribution Programme To Give Away Most Of Her Inheritance To The Citizens
I can’t help but imagine what South Africa could be if we had more people like Engelhorn in the ranks.
Video Shows Stark Difference Between Road Going From Western Cape Into The Eastern Cape
A viral video of a man recently driving the Bloukraans Pass from Western Cape to Eastern Cape has shown the stark difference between the roads run by different political parties in the country.
Some Were Not So Chuffed With The Cape Town Tourism Sector’s Turnover This December
All indications are that the tourism sector experienced mixed fortunes over the prime tourist season.
Alleged Holiday Swindler Arrested After Running Elaborate Maldives Holiday Scam
The owner of Priority Escapes travel agency, Francois Swart, has been arrested after scores of criminal complaints were lodged against him for scamming would-be holidaymakers out of millions of rands.
Sea Point Residents Warned About A Pensioner On The Prowl For Expensive Jewellery
A photograph of the old geezer was shared on social media earlier this week warning residents to be careful when he is spotted.
South Africa’s Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel Is Going To The World Court Tomorrow
Ultimately, South Africa argues that genocide is occurring and seeks immediate measures, such as a ceasefire and evidence preservation.