eBay yesterday decided to ban the sale of the controversial dolls linked to Quentin Tarantino’s latest western movie about a freed slave, Django Unchained. It described the dolls as “offensive”, and the toymaker who manufactured the dolls had already discontinued them.
People seem to be enjoying the train-wreck entertainment found in our recent post about the family who got into a brawl with a pizza restaurant owner in Pretoria. Well things have developed somewhat, with the assailant/victim posting pics on Facebook. Click to see that vibe..
A video has surfaced online of a scorned farmer dumping a tractor-load of horse manure on his cheating wife’s beloved convertible. He does this after apparently discovering her profile on a dating website.
Two members of the hacking group Anonymous were jailed yesterday for carrying out cyber attacks on several major websites. They were found guilty of causing “unprecedented harm” to Visa, MasterCard and PayPal.
1) Azzam – 180m – R6 billion As well as being the largest yacht in the world at an unprecedented 180 metres and still being able to reach top speeds of over 30 knots, she also adds another record in regards to building time having spent a mere three years in build following one year […]
After winning around R1,500 in the end of year lottery last year, I made a New Year’s resolution to play every week. After all, that win pays for my tickets every week for a year. That includes tomorrow’s$130 million (R1.179 billion) Powerball lottery. Buy tickets online.
SA cyclists to be retro-tested for EPO. Twitter launches micro-video sharing service. US unveils assault weapon ban. JJ Abrams to direct next Star Wars film. Did fashion designer plan breast-slip? They have finally built a working Star Trek-style tractor beam.
Earlier this week, the media was abundant with reports about an incident that occurred at Eben Donges High School in Kraaifontien when teachers at the school asked two siblings to remove their headscarf and fez a week ago. They have since been allowed to wear their religious attire. The Western Cape Education Department said on […]
Oh you like that, do you? Well for a mere R35 million, this could be the life that you lead. It’s got so many extras, like a rim-flow pool and koi pond and killer views. But nothing got me more excited than the mention of ‘golf cart parking.’
In a classic case of ‘self fulfilling prophecy,’ a pizza restaurant owner in Pretoria was hit in the face by a woman after he called her ‘white trash.’ A stunning trade of blows followed, as we are reminded exactly why we avoid this sort.
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande promised today that all poor students admitted into tertiary institutions will get funding.
On Monday, the Malian military gained control of the central Mali town of Diabaly.
Riesling. What a grape. I wonder how much you’ve had? Probably not enough. I know I haven’t. The wines of the Riesling grape are hard to have too much off. It is another type of wine in South Africa that is on the up, if a bit slower than Riesling lovers would like; but then all things vinous are slow.
Those pesky North Koreans are at it again. We don’t mean discovering unicorn lairs, or handing out kilograms of candy, no we mean nuclear testing, with rockets, aimed at the United States of America.
1) Giovanni’s Deliworld – Green Point They have everything you want to eat, including genuine French loaves, imported from France. I mean, who does that? Giovanni’s does.. 2) Super Meat Market – Main Road, Kenilworth If it’s good enough for Penny McAdam.. 3) Raith Gourmet butchery – Gardens For city kids who can’t get to […]
Heavy rains and extensive flooding in Limpopo have caused havoc in that region. At least six people have died, but now thousands of crocodiles are also on the loose.
Aston Martin yesterday revealed their new Rapide S. The car, promoted as their “most powerful 4-door ever” will replace the outgoing Rapide.
Oh my God, how well does this bike go with your pipe and tweed jacket? And how epic will it look in contrast to your trilby as you park it outside P&G? ‘Very’ epic is the answer. I can save you four grand on this bad boy. Right here, right now..
Look, we can’t fault Microsoft for trying, and they seem to have pulled off a cool advert. But whether that will make any difference as to whether you actually want to use Internet Explorer or not, remains the unanswered question.
Good news for those of you who promised to stop at 30, but didn’t – you’re good for another 10 years. In the most “recent study,” some nerds “discovered” that you will regain all the years you’ve lost, if you stop at 40. Read on.
Chelsea FC footballer, Eden Hazard, was sent off after receiving a red card during last night’s match against Swansea. Hazard was penalised for kicking a ball boy in the ribs.
Charlie Brown arrested for stalking. Armstrong sued for lies in book. FNB becomes political pawn. Rand/Dollar weakest in nearly 4 years. Federer faces tough Oz Open semi. Alarming 2013 rhino-kill stats. And the most used mobile app is..
The Annual Airline Safety Rankings have just come out, rating 60 airlines on the number and deadliness of the hull losses (destroyed airplanes) they have suffered in the past 30 years and how they have fared more recently. SAA came 9th. In the world.
It wasn’t so much the visuals of the now deleted FNB “You Can Help” YouTube videos that the ANC are freaking out about, it’s more about what was said. We managed to get hold of a number of those offending quotes. Click for more.
New images have surfaced of Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren’s new R107m mansion being built on the Florida beachfront.
Slavery is not dead, it’s alive and well in Hollywood. We’re not talking about those struggling actors chained to their trailers between takes, being forced to succumb to the hardship of celebrity, we’re talking about a trend that has emerged in 2012 in Cloud Atlas, Lincoln, Les Misérables and most notably Django Unchained, in a […]
The Vatican is worth a few bob, hell, they are their own city and do things pretty much as they please. Generally always shrouded in a bit of mystery, there a few quirks to some of the millions that have been acquired over the years.
We’re not sure what you were doing on Friday evening, but this guy was busy making it rain at Taboo, in Sandton.
Things are not going well in Salsolburg. So far two people have died, and nine others seriously injured during this week’s violent protests.
1) Coobs – Parkhurst Everything on the menu is phenomenal. All ingrediants sourced locally, using only the freshest foods. Global cheesecake evaluators should add this to their list. 2) Mongkok – Cyrildene Situated in the heart of Chinatown. The pork buns are excellent. 3) Trattoria San Lorenzo – Craighall Authentic Italian. The Vongole is on a par with what one […]