Chappie is Neill Blomkamp’s latest thought-provoking sci-fi actioner, following in the wake of Elysium and the revered District 9. Die Antwoord were blown away by District 9 and felt an immediate synergy with Blomkamp, leading the zef rappers and director to join forces. Adamant that they be themselves in the film, Chappie was born out of the idea that Ninja and Yo-landi raise a robot.
The Western Cape continues to be battered by rogue fires and Stellenbosch is the latest victim. We’re not big fans of wet weather but let the heavens open soon please.
When your older sister is one of the world’s most revered cokeheads, I mean models, it must be tough to emerge from her shadow and forge your own career. That, or you could hang on her coattails.
The world of Scientology has long been steeped in mystery (being generous here) but a new documentary is said to be lifting the veil and it’s not pretty viewing for believers.
Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment two helicopters in Argentina collided mid-air, which I imagine is pretty much the worst place a helicopter collision could occur.
Let this one serve as something of a warning to residents with electric gate – wait in the street until your gate has opened fully or else you may be trapped like this.
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is something of a divisive figure amongst fans of the sport, and in a recent interview he laid bare how being stinking rich can make you disliked. Ag shame.
The loss of your daughter is a pain that only a few will ever experience, so it is little surprise then that June Steenkamp wouldn’t give Oscar a warm cuddle were they to meet.
The bromance between convicted criminals Oscar Pistorius and Radovan Krejcir seems to be going full steam ahead.
The world of super-modelling must be tough, but does it warrant an actual, physical bitch-fight in the eye of the public? Especially in Paris? I think not.
It seems people have been taking advantage of the City of Cape Town’s free wi-fi hotspots. Download your movies at the library like normal people, man.
We all know Jeremy Clarkson has an extensive list of TV gaffes but it seems he hasn’t quite used up his nine lives. The latest incident sees him suspended by the BBC, as in not fired.
It’s getting rough out there on the streets of Jozi, especially if you are a news crew with the cameras rolling. Apparently those guys are attracting trouble…
It seems Derek and Hansel took some time off being really, really good-looking and went out to see the world. Now they have announced their return to the big screen in classic fashion.
Marli discharged from hospital. Robin Thicke And Pharrell guilty. Indonesia drug smugglers – Branson gets involved. Berlusconi does it again. Rihanna moved in with Leo. California earthquake odds just went up.
On Sunday we broke a story about Gavin Rajah copying someone else’s design and featuring it in his new collection. The scandal has greatly lowered the tone of the Mercedes Benz Jo’Burg Fashion Week.
Julie Andrews was a pretty nun in The Sound of Music and no one asked questions about that, so why the spotlight on this girl, just because she is beautiful?
Well, well, well. Here’s one for the braai-time story books: Someone is going to make booze out of Winston Churchill. I won’t be having any of that, thank you very much.
I suppose it’s only a matter of time before Woodstock is overrun with babies named Humphrey, Kale and Atticus but it seems other names around the world are becoming less popular.
You can learn many valuable life lessons from your parents, although this six-year-old might be best advised to ignore what her mother has to say.
You may have heard that there are 100 people competing for the chance to win a one-way ticket to Mars, but did you know us Saffas have five people in the final running?
Now we know that most musical battles in the pop world tend to take place via Twitter and tabloid magazines, but in the rap game they are a little more direct. Case in point, Suge Knight.
Well, I guess this is becoming a thing now. Gone are the good old days with a bit of singing and dancing as students at UCT used some home-made ammo to show their dissent.
Sad news out of England this weekend – and proof that there are some people who need to find bigger things to worry about rather than killing animals.
Fans of rock ‘n roll music rejoice – a new treasure trove of previously unheard Jimi Hendrix guitar magic has been made available. The gift that keeps on giving.
Oh, look, someone has publicly defended Our Dear Leader Jacob Zuma. Let’s have a look at what he has to say. Try not to get too heated on the topic – we’re all allowed our opinions.
You’re not one of those managers bogged down by a deluge of paperwork whilst your sales team is left twiddling their thumbs, are you? Say it ain’t so, because turning the corner is easier than you think.
Oh, yeah, winter is coming. It’s the worst part of the year for me, realising that scorching beach days are coming to an end. This is going to make winter more bearable, though.
Tonight sees a very special auction going under the hammer and the fine folk of Cape Town seem very intrigued. You guys further afield can still get involved, don’t worry.
Bill Cosby’s PR team should currently send out all information with a massive explanation – this video is rather odd and one has to ask ‘what was the point?’