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Politics
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Lockdown Numbers Are In – A “Devastation Of Economic Activity”
25 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Statistics SA has published reports on the state of the motor trade industry, tourist accommodation, the transport industry, and the food and beverage sectors.
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John Oliver’s Take On The Latest Border Wall Fiasco [Video]
24 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
He was going to build the wall (a beautiful wall, more beautiful than any wall ever, so beautiful), and Mexico was going to pay for it. How’s that panning out?
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Like A Bond Film: Satellite Catches Chinese Nuclear Sub Slipping Out Of Secret Underground Lair
24 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s nothing like a nuclear submarine, designed to hunt and kill other subs, emerging from a secret underground bunker, to ramp up the Bond vibes.
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Dead People Are Allegedly Winning Million Rand PPE Tenders Now
24 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It appears that the Eastern Cape health department isn’t going to let a little thing like death stand in the way of a good tender.
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LISTEN: Audio Bombshells From Secret Recordings Of Trump’s Sister
24 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Turns out 83-year-old Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald’s sister, isn’t exactly a fan of America’s current president.
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A Great Example Of How Serious The ANC Is About Fighting Corruption
21 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his 8PM addresses to the nation, President Ramaphosa has talked a good game about rooting out corruption. Let’s see how that’s working out.
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Kanye West’s Political Campaign Poster With Kirsten Dunst (She Had No Idea)
21 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kanye wants to be America’s next president, although his campaign posters may need some work ahead of the November elections.
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DA MP Accused Of ‘Shopping At Tops’ During Virtual Parliament Meeting [Video]
20 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Things we’ve learnt from Parliament this week – the liquor store is probably not the best place from which to attend virtual meetings.
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Unprecedented: Watch Obama’s Monster Takedown Of Donald Trump [Video]
20 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For most of Donald Trump’s time as president of the United States of America, former president Barack Obama has bitten his tongue. Well, not this time around.
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SA Treasury’s Staggering Economic Warning
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the National Treasury released guidelines to government departments and public institutions, stressing that unless changes are made, a crisis looms large.
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Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist – Here’s Who Made The Cut
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Proving once again that his musical taste is always evolving, former US president Barack Obama has released his annual Summer Playlist.
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Dying In South Africa Doesn’t Come Cheap
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We often talk about the cost of living in South Africa, but rarely tackle the topic of the ‘cost of dying’.
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Load Shedding Update – Just Another Five Years Or So As “Turf Wars” Continue
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wake up. Coffee. Check EskomSePush to see at what time we’ll be without power. Just another day in the life of a South African.
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Some Very Good News Regarding Cape Town Dam Levels
19 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Cape Town woke up to a bit of welcome good news – our dams have filled up to the highest levels we’ve seen in six years.
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Latest Trump ‘Bad Lip Reading’ Is Very Well Done [Video]
18 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Trump’s interview with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan spawned a new meme format, and it was only a matter of time until the ‘Bad Lip Reading’ team came calling.
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Tobacco Giants Aren’t Done Fighting Smoking Ban In Court
17 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has announced that it will continue with its legal action.
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Take 10 Minutes To Watch Politically Aweh’s Latest Video
17 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
PPE might mean ‘personal protective equipment’, but as Politically Aweh points out, it could also mean the ruling party’s ‘Personal Payment Extravaganza’.
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These Infographics Break Down Alert Level 2 Quite Nicely
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what you need to know about alert level 2, which is coming into effect as of midnight tonight.
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Jozi Restaurants Are Serving Booze In Teapots Now
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It was only a matter of time before the speakeasy was revived, with restaurants desperately trying to stay afloat.
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Trump’s Response When Reporter Asks If He Regrets All The Lying [Video]
14 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Journalist S.V. Dáte says he has waited five years to ask Donald Trump one question, and yesterday he got his turn.
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Michael Cohen’s New Book Says He Witnessed Trump’s Golden Shower
14 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Michael Cohen’s new book talks about everything from golden showers at a Vegas sex club to secret meetings with Vladimir Putin.
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Bloomberg Reckons SA Is On The Edge Of Disaster
13 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you were hoping for a day of overwhelming positivity, sorry, but we’re not off to a great start.
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“Our Ban Is Pointless” – Insiders Suggest Booze And Tobacco Bans Will Be Lifted
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to sources familiar with discussions during yesterday’s NCCC meeting, chaired by President Ramaphosa, the bans could soon be lifted.
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Eskom CEO Talks Of “Death Spiral” And Maps Out Grim Load Shedding Picture
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You never want to hear the words “death spiral” used in relation to your country’s power supplier.
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We Could Be On Alert Level 2 By The End Of The Week
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may finally be waving goodbye to advanced alert level 3 in the coming days, and ushering in the era of level 2.
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Helen Zille Unleashes On “Criminal State” In New Column
12 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been around six weeks since Helen Zille last tweeted, but that doesn’t mean she can’t still give the ANC a piece of her mind.
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Municipalities Ranked – Western Cape “Head And Shoulders Above The Rest”
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index paints a dismal picture of South Africa’s municipalities.
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#ZimbabweanLivesMatter: Zapiro Slams SA’s Pathetic Response
11 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst Zimbabweans continue to suffer at the hands of a brutal regime, President Ramaphosa talks of “recent reports of difficulties”.
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Doesn’t Get Better: Enjoy How Trump Pronounced ‘Thailand’ [Videos]
07 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been another one of those weeks where Donnie has had a few verbal mishaps, with the cameras rolling.
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The Daily Maverick’s ANC “Mega Scandals” Chart Is Very Telling
05 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Corruption in the ANC is no secret, but when you take stock of the major scandals from 1996 onwards, let’s just say Ramaphosa has his work cut out for him.
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