You’re on the home stretch to your lunch break, and the fifth episode of Oliver Hermanus’ FOBLO (“fear of being left out”) Bulletin has dropped. This week features a brief interview with Steve Hofmeyr, who earlier this week (again) claimed that white people in South Africa are the victims of genocide. For real. FOBLO Bulletin […]
On Wednesday the White House was said to be “embracing new filters”, those from Instagram. The new Instagram account will provide insight into the life of the US president while on his trip to Africa.
Get out of here! If you needed an excuse to get away, or just have a case of the itchy feet, this is definitely the package for you. Treat yourself to this beautiful escape – it truly is a deal you can’t ignore. Lap of luxury, here you come. Escape the mainland and its wintery […]
Depending on where this man goes, he will either be completely ignored or mobbed on a greater level than any Springbok rugby player or movie star. How is it that you don’t know about him?
A report released by UNAIDS details decreasing numbers of HIV in South African children. These improved numbers do not mean the country can become complacent though.
This soon-to-be five-star hotel looks like it could be the perfect headquarters for a super villain. With two submerged floors, a sunken lake and an eco-friendly design, this hotel will be amazing.
On Wednesday a survey revealed that one in four young South Africans would vote for former ANC youth leader Julius Malema.
Justin Bieber’s behaviour is making news once more, this time we will keep it short and sweet. An alleged kick and punch to paparazzo Jose Osmin Hernandez Duran seems to have landed the Biebs in some hot water.
It may appear crass that the likely imminent passing of Madiba is viewed with an eye to possible investment outcomes but in death, as in life, this great man will surely affect us all.
Federer/Sharapova Wimbledon shock. Mandela on life support. Zuma cancels business trip. Bieber’s monkey has found closure. SA group fails to arrest Obama. Pope issues commission of enquiry into Vatican Bank. Prince Jackson testifies. Jen’s wedding on ice.
No one likes getting hit by things, especially when it’s by a ball served by a tennis player with the one of the fastest serves in the business. Click through to check out what happened to this poor ball girl.
The final awards for the 2013 Cannes Lions festival have been dished out, and the year proved to be an incredibly fruitful one for the South African ad industry. Without further ado, here’s a taste of some of the best advertising in the world, as adjudicated at the 2013 Cannes Lions. 4Creative, London – “Meet […]
This started it all. This Apple-1 designed and developed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and currently owned by Ted Perry is being auctioned at Christie’s. Get your bid in.
Every one of us has a friend who walks up to you at a braai, and starts showing you pictures of his newly-acquired Maserati, before telling you that he got it for R300K off the showroom price. Depending on where you are in life, that Maserati might be a Jag, an Audi, a MINI, a […]
If you thought private jets and designer label clothing for pets was overboard, wait until you see these. Lifestyles of the rich and famous are not joke. In a recent thread on AskReddit, people were asked about the strangest services and products that most of us did not know existed.
For the meantime, Man of Steel will be the definitive Superman film. Zack Snyder (Watchmen) has crafted a visually spectacular superhero action epic, which honours its source material whilst attempting a valiant reinvention. A greater focus on Superman’s alien side, essentially turns Man of Steel into something you’d expect to see with Steven Spielberg’s name […]
This 50-year-old paraplegic mother has conquered surfing. After losing the use of her legs in a car accident, Pascale Honore was confined to a wheelchair. But recently she experienced the freedom of surfing when she was strapped onto surfer Tyron Swan’s back with duct tape.
This might have been the dream for future marijuana fiends, but it’s actually a reality. According to the Daily Beast, you can now actually invest in weed-related stock. There are already 19 U.S. states that are allowed to toke up on medical marijuana. If you include Washington and Colorado, who last November legalised the drug for […]
Have a look at some fo the amazing entries for this year’s 25th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo competition. These are some of the contenders thus far.
After being trapped in a cage, taunted by kids and called ugly – how can you blame this fury guy? In a video that shows animals being more civilized than humans, the gorilla gets one back by scaring the living daylights out of them. Click through to watch the hilarious video.
Set to the tune of Moulin Rouge’s “Come What May”, the video appears to be a soft-sell for a local student-oriented church, Josh Gen. But that has nothing to do with why it’s awesome. Our favourite part happens at the 2:23 mark, where he puts his hand on a black guy’s shoulder and sings, “There’s plenty of you!”
Edward Snowden has been charged with espionage and has left Hong Kong for Russia using his United States passport. But it has since been invalidated by the United States state department. So how is he travelling without the important document?
The suspense has been weighing on us but finally the latest car to join the line-up for Transformers 4 has been released – and my is it a beauty. Paramount announced on Tuesday that the ‘blood red’ Pagani Huayra will be the new star in Michael Bay’s upcoming film. Bay considers the car that is named after the ancient […]
When interviewing Kanye West you know what to expect. And that is why West’s latest W Magazine interview has provided us with some more of West’s ‘confidence’.
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Finally those days you spent singing songs from Stoosh in your bedroom with little ponytails jutting out of your head have paid off. Tuesday saw the announcement of the last two international acts that will be crossing seas to grace us with their presence at the 2013 Rocking The Daisies stage. 90’s awesome ear thrashing Brit […]
Currently on probation for beating former his girlfriend, Chris Brown as of Tuesday has two new charges against him relating to a car accident in May 2013. A charge of hit-and-run and a charge of driving without a valid driving licence were made against the star on Tuesday.
According to the Daily Mail, Michael Jackson’s “children” Paris and Prince are not from the spawn of the King of Pop. Click through to see who their real father is.
Golfing legend Gary Player and businessman David King are fighting it out in court. King claims Player owes him R33 million for money Player borrowed in 1999, while Player is alleging the money was in fulfilment of a debt King had with IMG Sports Management.
Putin will not stop Snowden. Incredible name mix-up helped Snowden leave Hong Kong. Relatives gather at Mandela gravesite. Obama won’t visit Mandela. Gambino crime family gets new Godfather. 5 held for dumping poo at CT International. Beckham next Bond?