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Politics
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Zapiro’s Take On Xenophobia And The King
20 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Zapiro, the guy who pens the pictures that speak a thousand words. His latest cartoon regarding that Zulu king seems to hit the nail on the head.
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South Africa: “We Came From Violence And We Will Always Go Back To It”
17 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ranjeni Munusamy from the Daily Maverick gives us a thoroughly thought-provoking piece on xenophobia and the real state of our nation.
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The Kid That Started The #rhodesmustfall Movement Was The Same Kid That Showed The Middle Finger To Zuma’s Security In 2010
17 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
He has been in great demand following the success of the ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaign, but this is not the first time Chumani Maxwele has gained political attention.
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Confirmation That Politicians Forced The Proteas To Change Their Semi-Final Team
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The wounds are still raw following the Proteas semi-final defeat in the World Cup last month. Now we have proof that the team which took the field came about from political meddling.
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Xenophobia Hate Speech: Charges Laid Against Zulu King
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s good and well sending out tweets with the hashtag #saynotoxenophobia, but will that really bring King Goodwill Zwelithini to task? This might do the job.
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US Capitol Shuts Down As Mailman Lands Gyrocopter On Lawns [Video]
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You have to applaud this man’s ingenuity – unless you work at Washington’s Capitol buildings and everything comes to a standstill over a rogue man’s gyrocopter.
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WATCH: King Goodwill Zwelithini Goes Off At Foreigners [Video]
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Amidst claims that the Zulu leader was misquoted and misinterpreted by the media some folks sat down and translated his infamous speech at Pongola last month. It ain’t pretty.
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This Is Why The Xenophobic Attacks Are Happening
16 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
As we watch the violence escalate across the country many of us are asking where it all went wrong. Here’s an expert’s take on the matter.
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‘Max Price Must Fall’ – UCT Vice-Chancellor Next In The Firing Line
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 4 Comments
It seems the students behind the removal of the Cecil John Rhodes statue aren’t going to rest after that success. Next up it’s Max Price who is coming under fire.
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The EFF Is Now Exchanging Land Claims For Memberships
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems the EFF land redistribution process in Ballito is mutually beneficial, as those wanting to claim land had to first fill out EFF membership forms.
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Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Video And Controversial Logo
13 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Hillary Clinton announced yesterday that she has put her name forward for the 2016 US presidency. See the her video and the logo-haters here.
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Enjoy This SABC Presenter Losing His Cool With EFF Guy [Video]
13 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems someone didn’t take their chill pill before hosting the show ‘SABC Newsroom’. Watch Eben Jansen and an EFF spokesperson get in a rather heated debate.
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Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor Tears Our Politicians A New One
10 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Rousing words indeed from Sizwe Mabizela, the Rhodes University vice-chancellor. Perhaps not so much if you happen to be a politician in our country, however.
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Watch Mugabe Say He ‘Doesn’t Want To See A White Face’
10 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Robert Mugabe, I have no words for you right now other than please pack your bags and go back to your high-walled home in Zim.
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Sisulu, Madiba Advocate Doesn’t Agree With Statue Destruction
10 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rhodes is gone, and not without a fair share of drama attached. What about the rest of the statues? Who do we listen to about the delicate subject?
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People Can’t Stop Talking About These Zimbabwean Comedians [Video]
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine. It’s healthy to be able to laugh at serious things. And wouldn’t you rather be laughing than sitting like a grumpy grouch in your rocking chair?
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UPDATED: Statue Vibes: Wow, They Deployed Military Vehicles To UCT
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rhodes is falling, so hopefully UCT students can resume classes ASAP, but clearly not without a little help from the SAPS and some Casspirs.
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The Louis Botha Statue Outside Parliament Has Been Defaced
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone, especially if you’ve been reading the news of late. Here’s the latest defacing of South Africa’s history.
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Mugabe Discusses ‘Mischievous’ Rhodes Corpse Buried In Zim
09 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mugabe is stirring the pot a little bit with what he has to say about Cecil John Rhodes being buried in Zimbabwe. What will his comrades say, I wonder?
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Awesome Tidbits From Inside The White House – From Obamas Dancing To ‘Real Love’ To Hillary Making Bill Bleed
08 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever wondered what Zuma must be like when he is just at home, drinking tea and watching the telly? Keep wondering. Here’s a peak into the American presidents’ lives though.
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Meanwhile In Cape Town: This Chap Has Chained Himself To The Jan Van Riebeeck Statue [Images]
08 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You can take our freedom, but you will never take….our statues. People are going to extreme measures to protect certain monuments these days.
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Sorry Hipsters, ISIS Won’t Let You Join
08 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hipsters and IS. One couldn’t really imagine them joining forces. The good news is that IS probably won’t let any hipsters join, for two very obvious reasons.
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Picture Perfect – This Accidental Pic Of Robert Mugabe Is Epic [Image]
08 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Looks like Uncle Bob is trying something new fashion-wise these days. Here’s his latest style during his official state visit to our shores.
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Here’s The Zuma Statue Pictures You Didn’t See
08 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were plenty of pictures of the Jacob Zuma statue atop Lion’s Head doing the rounds this weekend but here’s a few you wouldn’t have seen.
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Afrikaans Singers Are Chaining Themselves To The Kruger Statue Today
08 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Amandla, people. Some influential Afrikaans figures are planning a protest of their own today and it promises to be a heated affair.
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Say Goodbye To Mac Maharaj
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Long-serving ANC stalwart Mac Maharaj is set to bow out of South African politics at the end of the month. So, who will be the next presidential spokesperson then?
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Everyone Is Talking About This Viral Open Letter To Jacob Zuma
07 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Here’s another open letter that’s doing the rounds and is certainly worth a read. This guy has some interesting words of wisdom for el Presidente.
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Townships Set To Spring Up Soon In Camps Bay And Bishopscourt
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Following land occupation around Cape Town the EFF have come out and made some interesting claims. Is it time for new neighbours, Camps Bay and Bishopscourt?
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Obama Was Reading Some Kids A Cool Story At The White House, Before A Bee Ruined Everything [Video]
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Barack was hosting the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll event when a bee decided to throw a spanner in the works. Cue screaming kids and a media frenzy.
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Naked Bronze Statue Of Zuma Erected On Lion’s Head [Images]
07 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Just when you thought you had heard it all regarding statues someone pops a bronze JZ on top of Lion’s Head. Some were impressed, some were certainly not.
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