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Culture
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Millennials’ Coffee Consumption Stats Are Staggering
02 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you were thinking that coffee consumption is through the roof you’d be right, because a new study shows that it has reached an all-time high.
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Remember Apple’s ‘Spaceship’ Campus? It’s Coming Along VERY Nicely [Drone Video]
01 Nov 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Apple’s “Spaceship” campus is looking pretty darn impressive, and students are expected to move in early 2017. Let’s get a birds-eye view, shall we?
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‘Precious’ Is The Number One Baby Girl’s Name In South Africa – See The Rest – Boys And Girls – Here
01 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Choosing your baby’s name is a pretty big deal, and if you called your infant any of these names then you’ve got plenty of company.
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Max du Preez Explains Why SA May Well Be In The Midst Of A Revolution
25 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The future of this country? Right now, it’s looking really, really bleak as Zuma and his cronies push in every last favour before they are kicked out.
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This White Guy Asking If White People Are Still Welcome In South Africa Is Going To Cause Controversy
20 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want to set tongues wagging, write an opinion piece like this one we came across earlier. So does he have a point, or is it just another privileged whinge?
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Here’s The Letter The #FeesMustFall Movement In New York Delivered to The South African Ambassador
20 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Standing in solidarity with the South African #FeesMustFall movement, a group of students and lecturers in New York delivered a letter to the ambassador. Read it here
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Prestigious Joburg School Reeling After Matric Pupil Dies In Alleged Drinking Accident
19 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Drinking with friends on a night out to celebrate the end of the school year, one popular matric pupil has tragically died.
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Another Tom Eaton Classic – Seven Ways To Survive South African Politics
18 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Do you find that reading about our political follies causes increased blood pressure and the throbbing of forehead veins? Deep breaths, because help is at hand.
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WIRED’s Excellent Interview With Barack Obama About The Future Of The World, AI And Self-Driving Cars [Video]
18 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What does President Obama think of the future of technology? He sat down with WIRED’s editor in chief for an interview, and cracked some jokes along the way.
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The Shocking Durban School Bully Video Currently Doing The Rounds
17 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A bullying incident was filmed in Durban and has now been shared extensively on social media. Luckily, the school was quick to act on the situation.
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Whoah – What Have We Here? Please Enjoy Thailand’s Future Crop-Top Wearing King
17 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The future king of Thailand might have an interesting fashion sense, but that seems to be the least of his country’s worries. Then there’s his poodle and that story.
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Here’s The UCT Student Arguing Why Science Should Be Scrapped [Video]
17 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Transformation in SA’s university spaces is as big as the debate over #FeesMustFall. One woman spoke up on decolonising science, and tongues were set wagging.
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This CNN Writer Explains Why Trump Must Win [Video]
14 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mike Kelly pleads to the States to vote for Trump, but really, to vote for the party he represents. Turns out he’s worried about ‘what ifs’.
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Cape Town Says No Thanks To Steve Hofmeyr
13 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
He might be a hero in certain parts of the country, but it looks like we’re not all that eager to let Steve spout his nonsense in this neck of the woods.
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International Press Supports Our Students – Listen To This Reasoning
07 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s massive uncertainty when it comes to the future of South African universities, and the only way to deal with it is for the guys at the top to play ball.
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Venice Is On The Verge Of Collapse
04 Oct 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but locals are up in arms about how the influx of visitors is destroying their way of life.
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Attention All “Fashion Bloggers” – Vogue Hates You
29 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Fashion bloggers pose a massive threat to fashion magazines, but it’s not like the two don’t lend each other a helping hand. So why did Vogue start a war, again?
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This Local Professor Outlines Why Free Higher Education In South Africa Will Never Work
29 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
The student protests around the country have proved very divisive, which might be why so many people are talking up this professor’s views on the matter.
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Calling A British Person A “Pom” Is Not Offensive – Here’s Why
26 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
We know they’re headed our way in December and January, but should we feel bad when we hear someone calling our British visitors Poms?
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Essential Lunchtime Viewing – Fascinating 30 Minute Journey Into America’s ‘Deadly Love Affair With Guns’ [Video]
22 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
America’s gun obsession has been given plenty of airtime already, but this short doccie offers real insight into why they’ve become so part and parcel of their culture.
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The Horrifying Reason Why Google, Microsoft And Yahoo Are Blocking Gender-Screening Ads In India
21 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a pretty alarming trend over in India, and it has caught the notice of some of the world’s biggest companies. Will it really make a difference?
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Marijuana Food Pairing Is A Thing Now And People Are Training As Sommeliers
16 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wine and food pairings have long been a thing, but now there’s a third element added to the mix. Puff, puff, pass and eat to your heart’s content.
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Shit’s Going Down At Sans Souci In Cape Town [Video]
02 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Girls at Sans Souci have joined in the nationwide stand against discriminatory codes of conduct, highlighting some ridiculous rules at their school.
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There’s A Very Good Reason They’re Cutting Down The Whole Of Tokai Forest
01 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 5 Comments
Yesterday we told you about the felling of the Tokai forest, and many people were up in arms. There is some pretty sound reasoning to the decision, though.
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In Case You Missed It – Here’s The Interview That Got John Robbie Slammed
01 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
John Robbie completely missed the point while interviewing Mishka Wazar, but it makes for a good lesson around the conversations currently happening.
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Sans Souci High School In Cape Town Joins The Racism Debate
01 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The grade nine pupil who spoke out against discrimination because of her hair sure has opened a can of worms. Now the anger has reached Cape Town.
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Trouble In Pretoria As Black Students Accuse School Of Racism – Here’s The Latest
29 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
A group of girls in Pretoria initiated a silent protest over the weekend and were shut down immediately. Cue #StopRacismAtPretoriaGirlsHigh.
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The University Of Free State Is At It Again – Sickening Incident Of Racial Abuse On Campus
24 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The UFS has had yet another awful example of an allegedly racist act, and three students could be in for serious repercussions.
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Max Du Preez Has Some Harsh Words To Say About Our National Anthem
24 Aug 2016 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Whilst national anthems are supposed to be about bringing a country together, many claim ours does just the opposite. Is it time for a change?
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Max Du Preez Thinks We’ve Just Seen A Massive Political Shift
10 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mmusi has risen as a real national role player in South African politics, and his party is a force to be reckoned with, according to Max du Preez,
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