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South Africa Is A Ball-Hair Away From Going Into A Full-Blown Recession
25 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
South Africa’s economy experienced a contraction in the second term, but luckily, the third term’s GDP increased to save us from a plummeting into a recession.
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Do You Work In Advertising? This Compilation Of Patrick Fallon’s Greatest Hits Is Essential Viewing [Videos]
24 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
One of advertising’s most boundary-pushing creatives has passed away and with that, we give you a selection of his finest works throughout the near-three decades he worked.
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Why Fingerprint ATM Machines Will Create More Violence
24 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Financial Institutions may soon roll out fingerprint access to the likes of ATM’s, but commentators are skeptical because of SA’s high crime rates.
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SA Documentary Wins International Emmy – But Majority Of South Africans Might Never See It
24 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A documentary that has taken the world by storm by it’s raw emotion and straight-forward story-telling about the Marikana massacre that occurred in 2012 will probably never be seen by those who need it most.
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Did Telkom Make A Mistake Sponsoring Usain Bolt?
24 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Telkom have drawn some heat for their latest advertising campaign, the company making some lofty promises and calling on the big guns.
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Whoah! Nestlé SA Admits The Use Of Slaves
24 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Nestlé SA is going to extra lengths to ensure that the companies they source their supplies from are treating their labourers right – a big step from such a large corporation.
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Telkom Must Be Paying Usain Bolt A Whole Lot Of Money [Video]
23 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Usain Bolt doesn’t come cheap, which is why we hope Telkom can deliver on some rather lofty promises with their new ad campaign.
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You Might Think Atlantic Seaboard Property Owners Are Getting Greedy, But It’s Only Natural
23 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As summer comes along and people who are willing to pay the high price for the high life are flocking to our shores, Atlantic Seaboard residents are upping the value of their homes.
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The Most Shocking Print Advertising Of The 20th Century [Images]
20 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The 20th century was a different time, although when you look back at some of the print advertising that went on you can’t help but shake your head.
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These Guys Just Turned One And They Are Celebrating In Style
20 Nov 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
First birthdays are a special affair, a celebration of managing to duke it out for a full year. Our friends are pretty happy with what they’ve managed to accomplish.
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Here’s What Experts Say You Should Do In A Terror Attack Situation
19 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re ever caught in the midst of an attack it’s worth knowing a few pointers that may just help yourself and those around you.
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You Would Never Have Thought These Five Ideas Came About While Drinking
19 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here are at least five excuses to convince your boss about those after work “brainstorming” drinks sessions…
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French father and son have the most precious conversation in i...
A father and son have the most precious conversation during an interview by french media at the scene of the Bataclan attacks. I saw that it hadn't been subtitled in english yet, so I made a quick edit to show the rest of the world how freakin awesome some of our citizens are. They're my heros. I feel better too now! #paris #bataclan #parisattacksUPDATE: Full segment has been posted with subtitles by LPJ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3e8rah_paris-attacks-november-2015-le-petit-journal-du-16-11_tvImages and interview are a courtesy of Le Petit Journal . Thank you so much to the LPJ team for this interview and a very touching segment yesterday! Also, thank you for letting this video be accessed by all and not putting it down. Thank you to Angel Le (father) and Brandon (son) for brightening up our day. <3 Original Segment: http://bit.ly/1Lix9L2Original Video (without subtitles): https://www.facebook.com/PetitJournalYannBarthes/videos/1013093998733798/
Posted by Jerome Isaac Rousseau on Monday, 16 November 2015Moving Interview With Little French Boy Day After Paris Attacks Goes Viral
19 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s not often the children are interviewed after a serious event occurs, but when it does, it really is something special.
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Following In VW’s Footsteps – Here’s Olive Oil With Their Own Massive Scandal
19 Nov 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It looks like many consumers around the world have been duped by shady olive oil producers. Are you amongst those who have been lied to?
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Oh No – Tinder CEO Properly Cocks Up Interview
19 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s a pretty big few weeks that lie ahead for Tinder, which is why the timing of this interview is not exactly ideal.
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For The Rich Folk – The 10 Most Expensive S.A. Suburbs To Live In
18 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I’m sure you live in a pretty nice area but if you’re looking at taking the next step up then this is where you’ll want to buy property.
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Scottish Newspaper Blows People Away With Heartwarming Front Page
18 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
In the wake of the Paris attacks Syrian refugees have seen public sentiment hit an all-time low. Something refreshing from the Scots then.
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The Big Question About Torrents And Piracy Websites – Will They Be Banned By SA ADSL?
18 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Odds are if you’ve ever copied your favourite series and movies from a friend’s hard drive you’re a pirate. Is it all coming to an end here in SA?
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You’ll Never Guess Who Came Out On Top Of S.A. Mobile Providers [Graphs]
17 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although South Africa has quite a few cellphone networks, there’s one that definitely stands out and we have the graphs to prove it.
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South African Storage Company Makes History
17 Nov 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It appears there is money to be made (and loads of it) in the storage business, with one local company making history yesterday.
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Barbie Is Tapping Into A New Market With Their Latest Ad [Video]
17 Nov 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It appears Barbie is still big business, their latest campaign featuring one fierce looking young man trying to fleece you of your money.
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Five Of The Weirdest Things They Have Patented For Planes
16 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The quest to improve air travel is an ongoing one, although the list of possible changes is filled with some rather odd ideas.
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The 10 Best And Worst Countries To Live In
16 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
This year’s prosperity index featuring 142 countries of the world yielded predictable results, yet interesting trends.
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X Factor Presenter Slips Up – Proves Show Is Rigged [Video+Tweets]
16 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the audience is asked to vote for their favourite performer, presenter Olly Murs prematurely announces which one isn’t.
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Here’s An Actual CAR Vending Machine [Video]
13 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Check out this five-story coin-operated vending machine that dispenses cars. In real life.
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Guess Where? Branson Dances In The Street Outside The Most Successful Virgin Active Gym
13 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Richard Branson has always been a fan of the good times, something that was on display during celebrations at one of his businesses.
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They’re Selling This R2.2 Billion Home – Most Expensive In America [Video]
12 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
This billionaire piece of real estate is up for sale in Florida and, well, just watch the promo vid for a good laugh at dramatic, affluent flair.
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Top 5 Highest Paid Rugby Players In The World
12 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The folks over at Wealth Wrap Up have put together a comprehensive list of rugby’s top earners and those top players aren’t poor.
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Leonardo Is Investing In A Company That GROWS Diamonds
12 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Leo DiCaprio and a long list of renowned tech experts are amongst the investors backing a company called Diamond Foundry.
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Check How Much Of The World’s Beer Market AB InBev Now Control
11 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The papers have been filed and the deal is official – now for the map that shows you just how dominant this new ‘super company’ will be.
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