At the age of 78, South African jazz legend Hugh Ramopolo Masekela has passed away after a long struggle with prostate cancer.
When Korean Air Lines Flight 858 blew up in 1987, a North Korean spy was captured. Now she has a stern warning for all as the Winter Olympics heads to South Korea in February.
T20 cricket has revolutionised boundary fielding, with spectacular grabs the order of the day, but I doubt we’ll ever see a catch quite like this again.
After her sister came home from school crying, a Twitter user posted a video of a Grade 9 social science teacher unleashing a tirade against black students.
Naspers among world’s best-performing tech firms. The great Gupta robbery. Eskom CEO out. Pope Francis says sorry. CNN receives death threats. Japanese volcano/ avalanche. Paris has massive rat problem. Spacey cost Netflix big time. Jimmy Carr’s NZ joke criticised. Princess Eugenie engaged.
You’ve probably seen people arguing on social media about the severity of our current drought, and the 100-year stat is often criticised. Let’s hear from an expert.
Chatting about sex might not be for everyone, but we always find it interesting to take a look at which sex toys South Africans are snapping up.
Stormy Daniels signed a gag order that prevents her from talking about her affair with Donald, but that doesn’t cover the extensive interview she gave in 2011. Oops.
It hasn’t exactly been a stellar few months for prominent South African companies and their share values, but one of our own is quietly turning itself into a big hitter.
When Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in the basement of their Toronto home, police put it down to a murder-suicide. Private investigators beg to differ.
In this day and age everyone seems to want to hop on the coding train, but there’s a century-old principle that seems to be capturing the attention of a generation again.
Amazon Go opens its doors to the public today. Before we hear reviews from people on the street, let’s take a look at what shoppers can expect.
We all know Vlad has no problem taking his shirt off for the cameras, and it was no different when it came celebrating the Christian Orthodox holiday.
Chances are you’re a regular user of some or other form of social media, but if you find yourself checking in a little too often you’re headed down a dangerous road.
Down here in the Mother City we’re freaking out about the impending Day Zero, but down below in Antarctica there’s a different problem to deal with.
You know that feeling when your boss walks past and you try and act really, really busy? Yeah you do, and so does the White House.
High winds tore through the likes of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany last week, and there were plenty of videos on social media. This one is next level.
Donald Trump isn’t exactly the poster boy for treating women with respect, and this weekend’s Women’s March was full of signs that reflected that.
In an unusual move, the Las Vegas police released the new information uncovered during an extensive look into Stephen Paddock’s shooting spree.
With 2 500 kilometres of shoreline, you would think more of South Africa’s beaches would make the cut. Alas, but I suppose landing two isn’t all that shabby.
Another round of Hollywood backslapping has just wrapped up, some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names taking home their own statue.
The fall of Zuma. Zille to plan Day Zero. US government shuts down. Robots for MH370. Phelps nearly killed himself. Adolescence up to 24. Scarlett attacks Franco. BA pilot boards plane drunk. Sheeran engaged. Kim’s new baby name. Sarah Ferguson wants £45m.
The City of Cape Town is under immense pressure to sort out our water mess, but it will take a citywide effort to stave off Day Zero. This site is a must visit to stay informed.
Next weekend, one of the finest local music festivals in the country is going to get wet and wild. We know how you can win some tickets to the jol.
Some establishments roll out the red carpet when influencers arrive, but that’s not the case with Stenson. It’s safe to say he isn’t won over.
When I hear the word ‘activewear’ I think of that viral video on YouTube, but Selena Gomez is working hard to change that. She’s doing pretty well, too.
‘Super Troopers’ introduced an entire generation to stoner comedy, and now the full trailer for the sequel is out. Watch it – right meow.
The FBI have renewed an international manhunt for sexual abuser Barrett Preston Busschau who may be in South Africa. Does he look familiar?
Over the past few years, there has been an alarming rise in the number of kidnappings for ransom. Some of the sums demanded are pretty eye-popping.
The Killers are currently touring the US, and during their concert in Chicago things kicked off in the front row. Brandon Flowers needs everyone to chill, OK?