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Politics
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Awkies – Trump To Hang With Harry After Calling Meghan “Nasty”
03 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just ahead of his visit to the UK, Trump managed to spark more outrage with comments about Meghan Markle. It just adds another layer of intrigue to his Royal engagements.
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Ja, So It Looks Like Kim Jong Un Executed His Team That Handled The Failed Trump Summit
31 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The February meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un didn’t go according to plan, and reports suggest that had grave repercussions for the North Korean team.
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Trevor Noah’s Take On Robert Mueller Was Pretty Hysterical [Video]
30 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Robert Mueller is pretty precise and careful with his words, which is something that bothers Trevor Noah.
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Bannon Goes Full Anti-Trump With Latest Prediction
30 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Human liver spot Steve Bannon was booted from Trump’s inner circle a while back, and it looks like he hasn’t taken it very well.
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Robert Mueller Made A Public Statement Yesterday – Everything You Need To Know [Video]
30 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Having remained publicly silent during his two-year investigation into collusion and obstruction, Robert Mueller finally spoke up.
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You’ll Enjoy Zapiro’s Take On Mabuza And The ANC’s Integrity Commission [Images]
30 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ramaphosa may have kept the nation waiting for an hour or so, but in the end, the man nicknamed ‘The Cat’ secured the position of understudy.
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Trevor Noah Picks Apart Trump’s Japan Visit [Video]
29 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
During his Japanese jaunt, Donald played golf with Shinzo, went to watch some sumo wrestling, and sided with a North Korean dictator over a former American vice-president.
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Why David Mabuza Being Named Deputy President Would Be Terrible News
29 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It now looks certain that David Mabuza will be named as our deputy president. The rand doesn’t like that news, and neither should you.
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Using Solar Panels In Cape Town? You Have Three Days Left To Register [Videos]
28 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Residents using solar power have three days left to register with the City of Cape Town, or risk being cut off from Eskom’s power grid and hit with a R6 426 disconnection fee.
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MEME: Obviously The Internet Wants Theresa May’s Sound Guy To Be The Next Prime Minister
27 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Just before PM Theresa May announced her resignation, a sound guy captured the hearts of Twitter users everywhere.
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Be Prepared For This Week’s ANC NEC Meeting – ‘The Dogs Of War Are Ready’
27 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the ANC’s top brass meets later this week, a years-long power struggle will take centre stage. It could get very messy.
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The Parachute Guy That Crash-Landed At Cyril’s Inauguration [Videos]
27 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During Saturday’s Inauguration, one SA National Defence Force parachutist didn’t cover himself in glory.
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What’s Going On With South Africa’s Deputy Presidency?
23 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just two hours before appearing in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa announced that Deputy President David “DD” Mabuza would “postpone” his swearing in. Let the games begin.
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“Ineptitude Or Gross Negligence” – Legal Expert Spells Out Exactly How Useless Our Public Protector Is
22 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been a humbling few days for Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, whose report on the Estina dairy farm scandal has come up woefully short.
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The Brits Are Really Into ‘Milkshaking’ Their Politicians [Videos]
21 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nigel Farage is just the latest UK politician to be doused in dairy, in a move that some have dubbed ‘lactosing the intolerant’.
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Ramaphosa Is Now Facing A Full-Blown Mutiny
20 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the weekend, Cyril Ramaphosa’s rival ANC faction didn’t even bother trying to hide the fact that they’re gunning for him.
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Some Of The Very Nice Perks Our Dodgiest MPs Are Set To Enjoy
17 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Flights, a hefty salary, and being ferried to and fro in luxury – these are all perks of landing a seat in our National Assembly. Some MPs, in particular, are taking the mickey.
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Energy Expert Says Eskom Is Already “Dead In The Morgue”
16 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Although we haven’t been hit by load shedding for a while now, it remains one of the elephants in the room, and we’re nowhere near solving this crisis.
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Mbalula, Hanekom, And Niehaus – Get A Load Of This Outrageous Twitter Fight
16 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want a look at how dysfunctional things are within the halls of Luthuli House, this Twitter fight is a pretty good place to start.
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Here’s What Cyril Ramaphosa Told Goldman Sachs About Land Expropriation Plans Yesterday
16 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ramaphosa spoke at an investor conference in Johannesburg, which was hosted by the Goldman Sachs Group, and the president discussed Eskom, the economy, and land reform.
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Rural, Suburban, Inland, And Coastal – 2019 Election Analyst’s Numbers Offer Incredible Insight
15 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you really dig down into the data from the 2019 elections, there is plenty to be learnt about how, and why, South Africans voted as they did.
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Awkward – Putin’s Hockey Victory Lap Ends In Faceplant [Video]
14 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every year, Vlad takes part in an exhibition ice hockey match, banging in goals and enjoying the attention. His lap of honour didn’t go as planned, though.
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The IEC Made A Lot Of Money From Your ‘Wasted Votes’
14 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If a political party fails to secure a seat in the National Assembly, they forfeit their deposit. That’s good news for the IEC.
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Mmusi Seems Safe, But Heads Are About To Roll At The DA
13 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The DA’s federal executive is meeting today to unpack what went wrong these elections. Some senior party members now have targets on their backs.
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I Hope You’ve Never Been As Drunk As This Guy Falling Through A Voting Booth [Video]
13 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Look, maybe you have had a few too many on a few too many occasions, but surely you can’t top this chap trying to vote on May 8.
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The Reason Alyssa Milano Won’t Be Having Sex Anymore
13 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Alyssa Milano set off a Twitter firestorm when she tweeted a call for a “sex strike”. She isn’t the first person to propose this, either.
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These Are Cyril Ramaphosa’s Three Biggest Post-Election Challenges
13 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The votes may have been counted, with the ANC securing 57,51%, but the real battle for power within the party is set to escalate.
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A Quick Summary Of What The Election Results So Far Tell Us
10 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There have been some winners, and there have been some real losers. Andile, Hlaudi, and the ZACP – here’s looking at you.
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It Matters How Much The ANC Wins The National Vote By – Here’s Why
09 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everybody knows the ANC will win the national vote, securing more than 50%, but the margin of victory is actually very important for what comes next.
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Wasted Votes? How Many A Party Needs To Get A Single Member Of Parliament
09 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the past few months, I’m sure you have heard plenty about ‘wasted votes’ on smaller parties. Let’s crunch the numbers.
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