The Cape Town Film Industry Is Back To Its Glory Days

The Cape Town film industry is positively booming with the City of Cape Town describing the 2022/2023 financial year as the busiest post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Rolling Stone Says Meghan Markle And Harry Are In Their “Flop Era”

The royal has been on the receiving end of a barrage of abuse and mockery recently, and apparently, Meghan is ready to “fight back”.
Wimbledon Officials Have Had To Warn Amorous Couples To Not Have Sex In The Court Prayer Room

The “Wimbledon High Club” is apparently a thing but the officials are not impressed.
Only In South Africa – EMS Vehicle Hijacked After Treating ‘Patient’ At Accident Scene [Video]

Nobody was harmed, but the sad news is that the EMS Ambulance will, unfortunately, be put on pension, which is a great loss as it was one of a few ICU Ambulances in KwaZulu-Natal.
It’s Zuckerberg Versus Elon – Meta Prepares Launch Of App In Direct Competition With Twitter

It was once Elon Musk versus Jeff Bezos in the billionaires’ space race, but now it’s Elon versus Mark Zuckerberg in a new social media scuffle.
More Backlash Dished For ‘The Idol’ As News Of An “Extremely Disturbing” Sex Scene With Lily-Rose Depp And The Weeknd Surfaces

If you thought Sam Levinson’s disturbing penchant for depicting sexual violence couldn’t get any worse, it has.
Cape Town Residents Urged To Still Make Water-Wise Decisions Despite Full Dams

Water officials of Cape Town are asking residents to still make water-wise decisions despite our dams flourishing at more than 90% full.
Some Passengers Hospitalised From Plane Turbulence On Way To Sydney – Science Writer Explains Why Flights Are Getting Bumpier

The bad news is that flights are getting bumpier; there have been several reports of dangerous – and in one instance fatal – turbulence in recent months.
Hectic Footage Shows Motorist Assaulted By The Blue Light Brigade On Jozi Highway [Video]

A video has been doing the rounds on social media showing members of the South African Police Service VIP unit attacking three men on the side of a busy Johannesburg highway.
Joburg Parents Want To Sue City Power After Their Daughter Died In Load Shedding Tragedy

The struggle with load shedding has been real, but perhaps not as terrible as it has been for Neyamiah Eaton’s parents who are still trying to come to terms with the tragic death of their three-year-old daughter.
It’s Been Decided – The Best iPhone Based On Your Preferences

Someone who reviews Apple iPhones for a living has done the hard yards and figured out which iPhone will give you the best bang for your buck.
This Is The World’s Best City To Live In, According To The Economist Intelligence Unit

If you’re one of the people with a ‘Give Up Everything And Move To A New City’ list, then it will be wise to consider the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.
The ‘Barbie’ Versus ‘Oppenheimer’ War Is Genius Marketing With Crossover Mashups And Hilarious Memes

As D-Day looms ever closer, the internet has gotten into an absolute tizzy, with the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon reaching a fever pitch.
The Guardian And BBC Reported On Royal Drama After Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini’s Hospital Trip

The Guardian and the BBC reported about the ‘Game of Thrones’-esque royal drama that is unfolding after Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi issued a statement that Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini may have been poisoned.
If Your Eyes Are Giving Away Your Age, This Is For You

No matter how youthful you feel inside, you may have noticed that your eyes are starting to hint at just how many candles were on your last birthday cake.
The Best University In South Africa Improved 64 Places Since The Previous Ranking

This university jumped ahead 64 places since the previous edition of the rankings, ensuring it doesn’t lose its top spot to any other South African institution.
Microscopic Fake Louis Vuitton Handbag Sells At Auction For Unbelievable R1,2 Million

MSCHF decided to take the trend of small handbags to the extreme using Louis Vuitton branding, without any actual connection to the brand.
New Fear Unlocked – Woman’s Leg Got Caught In Airport’s Moving Walkway Leading To Amputation

New fear unlocked: those moving walkways to help you speedily make your way around airports could potentially swallow your leg and lead to an amputation.
Marvel At These Parts Of South Africa That Have Become A Snowy Spectacle [Images+Videos]

Us Saffas still glamourise the icy stuff because, as a rare occurrence in only some parts of our country at particular times in the year, we are not treated to it enough to quite get over it.
As Vapes Infiltrate Schools, Experts Warn That They’re More Dangerous Than Cigarettes

Sold in brightly-coloured packaging with innocent-sounding flavours, vapes are being consumed like candy by our kids while the health risks pile up.
Delve Into The Stellar Shortlists Of The Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Awards [Images]

It’s pretty cool to see astronomy pros and hobbyists alike share some of their incredible shots of the pretty things up top in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards.
Don’t Laugh At Those Who Claim Aliens Abducted Them – A Lesson From An Award-Winning Author [Video]

An author remembers the experience of his father, a cattle farmer who shot to infamy after recounting, during a hypnosis session, the alien abductions that would regularly occur on his farm.
Nasty Footage Shows Seagull Swallow Squirrel Whole – It May Have Even Been Eaten Alive [Video]

Those with ornithophobia, turn away now because this seagull gulping down a squirrel whole is beyond a Hitchcock level of terrifying.
Highly Experienced SA Firefighters Still Battling Against Canada’s Wildfires, Said They’re “Nothing Like In SA”

Besides our own firefighters working on the embers and flames, hundreds of other international firefighters are also in the area helping overwhelmed Canadians with the complex task of controlling the, frankly, uncontrolled blazes.
TikTok’s New Horror-Filled ‘Grimace’ Milkshake Trend Is Better Than Latest Season Of ‘Black Mirror’ [Videos]

Gen Zs might just be having fun with absurdist humour on the internet with the new TikTok trend, but I reckon they’re making more poignant commentary about culture and society than they realise.
Bloemfontein Father Wins Big With R23 Million Powerball Jackpot

Shame, the winner was so enthralled that he kept his winning ticket under his mattress before he could make his way to the National Lottery Ithuba offices.
Saudi Arabia Makes Sure Their Football Club Team Flies Lavishly In A Private Jet With A Golden Throne [Images]

Saudi Arabia’s Football Club Al-Hilal has some big names as its patrons, including billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud.
Listen To Deep Space – NASA Has “Sonified” Galaxies Etc Into Orchestral Music [Videos]

Sound not being able to travel in space hasn’t stopped NASA from producing musical tones from the same telescope data that shows us such stunning pictures of deep space.
KZN Is Not Catching A Break – A Tornado Just Ripped Through Parts Of Durban [Videos]

Flooding in Cape Town, an earthquake in Gauteng, and now a tornado in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s as if nature is trying to tell us something.
One Country Stands Out As The World’s Biggest Spender On Luxury Goods

There’s a new epicentre of luxury spending and it’s not New York, Milan, Shanghai or Abu Dhabi.