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Politics
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2013 News Highlights In A Quick 6-Minutes [VIDEO]
19 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Man… Where has this year gone? As 2014 slowly creeps upon us a good old friend called reflection kicks in, and hijacks our mind to think about the ups, downs and everything in between that occurred during 2013. Although it would be mind-blowingly impossible to summarize the year, the awesome filmmaker Jean-Louis Nguyen has done just that, creating a six minute video montage of the year’s most headline making moments.
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Pistorius And Mandela Are Top Of The Pops
18 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google has released it’s 12th annual year end zeitgeist – a summary of the year’s key data points on the world’s most popular search engine. Unsurprisingly, Nelson Mandela and Oscar Pistorius topped the list of South Africa’s most searched for terms. Thankfully, Steve “Relevance” Hofmeyr didn’t make the top trending list in South Africa. Nelson claimed the top trending spot globally for 2013, while Oscar limped in at sixth place for most searched for people in the world.
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This Is How Basic Drones Are Capturing The Most Exciting Protest Images [VIDEO]
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The tumultuous streets of Kiev are attracting thousands of anti-government protesters, and drones are getting the best footage. Latest reports suggests that over 200,000 individuals are involved in the protest – a protest that a remote-controlled quadcopter was able to capture in stunning detail.
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Here Is The New 9m Tall Nelson Mandela Statue [PICS]
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A nine-meter tall statue of our storied former President was yesterday unveiled at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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STOP EVERYTHING: Fake Interpreter Wanted For Kidnapping, Rape, And Murder
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
SHUT. UP. eNCA has broken more amazing details pertaining to Thami Jantjie, the sign language interpreter who played air guitar through Nelson Mandela’s Memorial on Tuesday. eNCA reports that Jantjie faced charges of kidnapping, rape, attempted murder, and murder.
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The Fake Sign Language Interpreter Held Someone Hostage With A Brick
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Yep. Uh huh. This story really IS getting better. Thamsanqa Jantjie, the man who interpretive-danced his way through Nelson Mandela’s Memorial service in Soweto on Tuesday has a very, very sketchy past.
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Desmond Tutu’s Reaction To His Ringtone Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today [VIDEO]
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the very best of us. Standing with ex UN Secretary General, Kofi Anan as he delivered a tribute to Nelson Mandela, Desmond reacts first with utter shock, and then casual dancing to the tune of his ringtone. Post by 94.7 Highveld Stereo. Slam that badboy on silent, Dezza. [Source : Facebook]
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Meanwhile, The Employers Of The Fake Interpreter Have Vanished
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The failtrain just a-keeps-on-a-rollin’! Deputy Minister for Women, Children and People With Disabilities, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu said in a media briefing earlier today that the owners of the firm that had been contracted to provide Thami Jantjie for signing at the Nelson Mandela Memorial in Soweto on Tuesday had pulled something of a ninja bomb. The owners […]
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[UPDATE 2] While We Were Mourning, Zuma Signed The #SecrecyBill Into Law
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Less than a week after the death of Nelson Mandela, Jacob Zuma has signed into law the Protection Of State Information Bill. Zuma would have inked the paper mere metres from the body of late President Nelson Mandela, who lies in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Behind The Scenes Photos Of Obamas And Bushes On Air Force One On Their Way To SA [GALLERY]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This series of behind-the-scenes photographs inside Air Force One give you an idea of just how well equipped this big-bird is, but they also give us a view into the seemingly amicable relationship between the Bush’s and the Obamas.
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Fake Sign Language Interpreter: The Voices Made Me Do It
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Thami Jantjie, the “sign language interpreter” at the centre of an international furore has admitted that what he signed at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service on Tuesday was nonsense, but it wasn’t because he isn’t qualified to do the job. He has schizophrenia, and the voices made him do it. Thami Jantjie has advised numerous journalists […]
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If You Missed The Crowd Booing Zuma, Here’s A [VIDEO]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the world’s elite gathered inside the FNB stadium on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, South Africans inside the stadium took the opportunity to voice their concerns over Jacob Zuma’s leadership capabilities.
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Comedy Gold: The Bogus Sign Language Interpreter Has Been Faking It For Years [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
This is a video of Jacob Zuma singing at ‘Kill The Boer’ at the ANC Centenery Celebrations in Bloemfontein, South Africa in January 2012. And who should be standing next to him, but the bogus sign language interpreter from yesterday’s Nelson Mandela Memorial at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. It’s actually too awesome. UPDATE: For those of you […]
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Woolworths’ Tribute To Madiba Is Lovely [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Hundreds of corporate entities have expressed tributes to Nelson Mandela since his passing last week. Notable examples have included Business Day and First Rand Bank. Woolworth’s released their own tribute in partnership with the Soweto Gospel Choir via video, and it’s pretty special. And here’s a video of the time Nelson Mandela cruised onto the stage during a Johnny […]
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Please Enjoy Barrack Obama Singing ‘Jingle Bells’ [VIDEO] #awesome
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If Obama’s speech yesterday left you yearning for more, then this video should do the trick.
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Michelle Didn’t Dig Barrack’s Vibe With The Danish Prime Minister [PHOTOS]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
After Barack Obama delivered a stirring speech celebrating Mandela’s life, he saw it fitting to celebrate by taking a little presidential selfie with Denmark’s foxy prime minister, Helle Thorning-Shcmidt.
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George Clooney Posts Video Supporting Ukraine Protests [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ukranian president Viktor Yanukovych is facing a wave of massive protests, as citizens camp out in Kiev’s independence square.
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Here’s The Full Transcript Of Obama’s Stunning Eulogy To Mandela [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President of the United States, Barack Obama produced a stunning oratory performance to eulogise the life of the late Nelson Mandela at his memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, today. Please enjoy the full video, and the written transcript below.
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Incredible Images Show Kim Jong Un’s Uncle Being Dragged Away
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A series of photos which show Kim Jong Un’s uncle, Jang Song-thaek, being dragged away, have been leaked from North Korea.
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The ‘Daughter Of White Apartheid’ Who Became Nelson Mandela’s Public Companion And Personal Assistant
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While Mandela certainly deserves the amount of praise he has received in the past few days, there is also plenty of credit that is due to those people who were behind him all the time. People like Zelda La Grange.
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Check Out The Mandela Laser Display They Did On Table Mountain [PIC]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Tata Madiba is being honoured by the Western Cape provincial government with laser projections that will be shone onto Table Mountain this week.
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The Dead Sea Is Drying Up And This Is How They Plan To Fill It Up Again
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The River Jordan is being dried up for use in irrigation, which has led the Dead Sea’s water levels to drop by about a metre every 12 months. The middle-eastern nations have reacted quickly, and signed an agreement that might just bring the Dead Sea back.
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“Sekunjalo Independent Media Are Attempting To Compromise The Editorial Independence Of The Cape Times”
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The editorial staff over at The Cape Times are becoming increasingly worried that their editorial independence is under threat. It all started when Cape Times editor, Alide Dasnois, was fired unexpectedly by the paper’s new owners, Sekunjalo Independent Media.
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Live Stream Mandela’s Memorial Service To Your Desk, Here [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you aren’t in Johannesburg, you can stream Nelson Mandela’s memorial service at the FNB Stadium today. If you are in J0hannesburg, get yourself to the stadium ASAP. Transport is free and easy – check out the details, here. And here’s the official programme, in case you missed it earlier. Here’s eNCA’s live coverage, if […]
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You Gotta See This: The First Interview With Nelson Mandela From 1961 [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve found this one knocking around in the basement – it’s Madiba’s first-ever TV interview.
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Everything You Need To Know About Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service Today – TV Times, Schedule, Transport etc
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s a big event, and with big events come some very specific details. Wise up here.
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“With Mandela Gone, The ANC No Longer Has A Noble Cause”
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eish. We kinda knew that stuff like this was on its way. An article, entitled “Mandela’s Death Highlights How Messed Up South Africa Is Now” was recently published on Business Insider.
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Hollywood Journo’s Tweet Leads To Angry / Hilarious Twitter Backlash
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You would think that entertainment journalist and Deadline.com founder Nikki Finke would do better to avoid social media faux pas like “don’t try and endorse a movie whilst also paying respect to the dead”.
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Fake Kanye West / Mandela Story Goes Viral, With Times Live Adding Momentum
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were whispers in the air on Friday afternoon claiming that a certain Kanye West had overstepped the line once and for all. Local newspapers sparked a furious outrage on Twitter, when they claimed that West had promised to become ‘the next Mandela’.
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Overcome With Emotion: The Moment Two Tourists Found Out Mandela Had Died [VIDEO]
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These two tourists had no idea that Mandela had passed away just a few hours before they arrived at the Robben Island ferry terminal on Friday. The News24 reporter interviews them for quite some time, before discovering just how far they’ve been left in the dark.
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