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Farmer’s Plan To Breed ‘Giant Hybrid Frankensheep’ Lands Him In Big Trouble
15 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The scheme sounds like the perfect plot for a John Grisham novel, with cloning, trafficking, forgery, hybrid animals, and trophy hunters all part of the crazy story.
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This 17th-Century ‘Party Palace’ Has Been Transformed Into Europe’s Newest Luxury Hotel
15 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The estate and caves have served as a gathering place for parties and royalty, from Peter the Great and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to race-car driver Max Verstappen. Somewhere along the line, the château earned the nickname “party palace.”
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South Africa Is Threatening To Arrest Its Own Citizens Who Serve In The Israel Defense Forces
15 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Since SA has accused Israel of genocide in the International Court of Justice, our Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor kicked up the growing questions about legal consequences for IDF troops who hold other citizenship this week.
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World’s Shortest Runway Overlooking A Cliff Presents A Major Challenge For Pilots [Video]
15 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Try manoeuvring a plane on a 400-metre runway that drops straight off a cliff into the ocean below, while unpredictable weather makes landing all the more risky.
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Elon Musk Lashes Out At Jeff Bezos’ Ex For Donating Billions To Charities
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Elon Musk has something to say about everything, and this time MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex, was on the receiving end of a grammatically challenged X post.
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Nigeria Risks Losing All Of Its Forest Elephants
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are still found in the wild, but their numbers are reducing as human activity encroaches on their natural forest habitat.
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Cape Town’s Glow-Up Is Happening With BILLIONS Poured Into Expansion Of Airport And V&A Waterfront Upgrade
14 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
According to V&A Waterfront’s planning team, this is probably the single biggest infrastructural investment in the city since the Soccer World Cup.
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Australian Billionaire Clive Palmer Confirms He Is Going To Build A Replica Of The Titanic
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Ignoring superstitions around replicating the most famous death ship ever, it would be magnificent to see the Titanic II sail into Cape Town harbour.
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Startup’s Breakthrough Waterless Cleaning “Restores Second-Hand Clothes To A Near-New State””
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Many brands choose to throw out worn and returned clothing because it is deemed less costly to just trash than to repair it.
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You’re About To Have The Best Day of Your Life With American Authors Jamming In South Africa At The End Of This Month [Video Interview]
14 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
To get amped, we had a little chat with the lead vocalist Zac, who ended up revealing that South Africans would be among some of the first fans to hear their latest songs from their new album dropping while they’ll be in SA in March.
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Another ‘Bougie’ TikToker Shares Her R8,000 Meal At Old Biscuit Mill In Cape Town [Video]
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
A self-described ‘bougie’ Tiktoker named Lesedi Mashale is getting her 15 minutes of fame after showcasing her R8,343.25 meal at the exclusive Rikū Chef’s Counter at the Old Biscuit Mill in Cape Town.
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Lancet Study Reveals How Many South Africans Died During The Height Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
14 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
A new Lancet study noted that generally, the average life expectancy of people across the world dropped by 1.6 years in the first two years of the pandemic.
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‘The Rats Are All High’ On Marijuana Stored In New Orleans Evidence Lockers
14 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Our police may have 99 problems, but stoned rats aren’t one of them.
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This Surreal Classic Car Graveyard In A German Forest Is Being Left To Rot On Purpose [Video]
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Hidden within the depths of a German woodland rests an astonishing car cemetery – apparently as a “metaphor for life”.
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Missing Matterhorn Skiers Tried To Dig ‘Snow Caves’ Before Freezing To Death
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The bodies of five missing skiers were found by rescuers over the weekend, with the search continuing for a sixth.
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Unpacking The Diagnostic Report Revealing How And Where The Knysna Municipality Has Failed
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
In December 2023, the municipality opted for a diagnostic assessment to tackle underlying issues, including those self-identified, plaguing the municipality.
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Young Lions Traumatised By The Ukrainian War Find Some Peace At South African Cat Sanctuary
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Two lion brothers have finally found a new home in South Africa after being caught up in the human war in Ukraine.
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When It Comes To Protecting Your Skin In The SA Sun, Sunscreen Isn’t An Option – But At Least There Are Amazing Options
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Given our sunny South African climate, sunscreen isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have.
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Road Rage Is The Main Cause Of Murder In Gauteng
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
You might want to think thrice the next time you feel like flipping the bird to some a**hole on the road in Jozi.
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Another Mysterious Monolith Has Appeared On A Welsh Hill
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
There is a mysterious new erection in Wales.
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Carbs Make You Ugly – Study Shows That Refined Carbohydrates Decreases ‘Facial Attractiveness’
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The findings seem to indicate that too many carbs will not just make you unhealthy, but ugly too.
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Amazing Footage Captures Young Maharashtra Boy Calmly Locking A Leopard In A Room [Video]
13 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
It’s not every day that you’re casually scrolling through your phone and a leopard walks into the room.
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The UK Is Officially The Second Most Miserable Nation In The World, While South Africa Is The Third
13 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Only Uzbekistan beat Britain and South Africa as the most miserable country.
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Alex De Bruin Plays Cricket At Groot Drakenstein, Or Is It Valhalla?
12 Mar 2024 by Alex de Bruin / No Comments
We played cricket at Groot Drakenstein again last month. Our opponents were the Danish Vikings, on tour from Copenhagen.
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Black Coffee Hosted A Housewarming Party, Which Means Guests Shared A Sneak Peek Of His Lavish New Crib [Images]
12 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Grammy award-winning South African producer Black Coffee just got a new house and we’re all gaping a little at the life of luxury that the House Music DJ leads.
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Rape-Accused Bishop Zondo Makes MK Party Candidate List
12 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The disgraced preacher, who is currently on trial for multiple sex crimes, was appointed as the party’s candidate to lead Gauteng after the party’s leader – himself a rape-trial veteran – was moved by the rape-accused preacher’s loyal congregants singing a hymn about machine guns in church.
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What About All The Other ‘Joslin Smiths’ Missing In The Western Cape?
12 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
More than 1,300 children are kidnapped every month, according to Missing Children South Africa, with SA ranked first on the African continent in kidnappings and seventh-highest worldwide.
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Butler’s Is Giving Away Another Pizza And Beer Party For St. Paddy’s Day
12 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Saint Paddy’s Day is one of 2OV’s favourite holidays. Expect several glaring grammatical errors in our newsfeed on the day.
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Cape Town’s Exploding Population Is Putting Strain On Water Supply And Affordability For Locals
12 Mar 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Locals all over TikTok have been begging digital nomads to leave, pitching all the bad things about the Mother City in a bid to dissuade them from staying.
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New York’s Most Famous Sex Club In Hot Water Over Alleged Sex Assaults And ‘Creeps’ At Orgies
12 Mar 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
“While we always aim for zero instances of harm at our organization, the very nature of this kind of sexual expression does have some risk.”
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