In the wake of the Paris attacks Syrian refugees have seen public sentiment hit an all-time low. Something refreshing from the Scots then.
The anticipated front cover of Charlie Hebdo hit shelves today and it stood up for every French person, sharing the sentiment of resilience.
Read a powerful letter on the influence of social media and how at once it can be powerful, yet useless.
As South Africa’s higher educations are feeling the pressure from the students’ demands, slight changes to the institutions are coming to light.
Check out various clips of the situation at UWC yesterday, where, after noon, things got a little out of hand.
Sorry this text is so small, lean in just a little more – there you go. Here’s a few things that those edging towards 40 may relate to.
Someone at the SABC has no time for the public broadcaster’s alignment with the ANC so took over its official Twitter account.
Tourists who like to throw money away should be stoked that the Trevi Fountain is back – and it’s more glorious than ever.
It has taken them longer than many had hoped but China have eventually scrapped their controversial ‘one child only’ policy.
You know we never pass up the chance to poke fun at those folks Down Under, although this one really is too good not to mention.
If you’re a fan of art this story may well make you wince, some famous works defiled by what can best be described as a misguided doodler.
Tattoos aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but that doesn’t mean we can’t admire from afar one of the world’s premier tattoo art celebrations.
Students around the country came together last week to tackle the spiralling cost of a tertiary education. About that – here’s something you should read.
A mother of four was asked to shut down her Instagram account, but she stood up for her beliefs and won.
If you fight for the struggle, your chances of getting arrested are real – but here’s what to if you find yourself in the back of a police van.
#FeesMustFall protestors have made their way to parliament in an effort to take their struggle to people who need to hear it.
Calling all 90’s kids – imagine attending a reveal of a clothing collection only to be surprised with the boy band from your pre teen days. Backstreet’s Back, Alright!
Protesting UCT students raid dining hall foodWATCH: UCT protesters break into Rochester House dining hall and raid foodThe protesters were hot, tired and hungry from three hours of marching around campus. When they reached Rochester House residence at around 12.30pm, a small group climbed through the window and tucked into the food that was laid out for the resident's lunch. They passed bread, juice and meals out the windows to other waiting protesters outside.
Posted by Independent Online - www.iol.co.za on Tuesday, 20 October 2015
UCT students raid dining hall after outsourced workers join the protests instead of preparing lunch.
Jiz Lee wasn’t sure how to come out to their parents about being in the porn industry, so they decided to ask around.
Obama has thrown a few opinions around this weekend and he is gently putting people in their place.
A toy manufacturing company has come under fire for what critics say is a figurine depicting a slave on a pirate ship.
As South Africa’s crime stats are rising, the police are getting more and more flack. But one researcher suggests there are things we should be focusing on that lie way beneath the surface.
The internet is full of weird and wonderful ways to go viral, although we’re pretty sure that’s not what this older lady had in mind.
(No it wasn’t an emissions cheat device.) Police had a field day at Daisies – and not for the same reason everyone else did. Instead of joining in, they really were there to kill the vibe.
Lips puckered, hair flipped to the side, camera angled perfectly to get your best side – it’s enough to make these commentators take the piss.
Be warned hipsters of east London, you might want to lay low for a few days until the angry mobs die down. These guys were on the rampage.
How do you challenge institutional racism? Create a campaign that uses cultural stereotypes to prove we’re all ‘one’.
Oh, goodness. The Lammily doll is a normal Barbie doll that is on a mission to change the mindset of taboos, one extension pack at a time.
What happens when the person who’s moral rights you have been fighting for turns out to be as questionable as the state who banned him suggested? Ooooh.
Pharrell Williams performed in Cape Town last night and the expected 40 000-strong protest wasn’t that at all, so instead we got some sarcastic comments.