Tuesday Morning Spice
‘Sputnik Moment’: $1tn wiped off US stocks after Chinese firm unveils AI chatbot, Medical aid costs up 43%, food prices soar, The surprising story behind Kate Bush’s first hit, Goldman Sachs staffers fume over paltry bonuses after CEO ’s eye-popping payout, SANDF no longer at its full might, and Major recall ordered of soft drinks made at Coca-Cola.
Foreign Governments ‘Monitoring’ New Respiratory Virus Outbreak
Before anyone starts yelling about ‘fear-mongering’, it is worth mentioning that authorities describe the outbreak as an ‘annual winter occurrence’. So don’t panic, a few shaky Insta stories doth not a pandemic make.
The Child Who Once Got Booted From Macao’s Most Prestigious Hotel Becomes New Owner Of The Hotel Central
Hoping to sneak a peak into the glitzy hotel, young Simon Sio was busted by hotel security and promptly thrown out. Standing on the sidewalk, he pointing at the building and swore he would buy it one day.
Thursday Morning Spice
Alleged extortion kingpin killed in shoot-out with police, Woman who married herself files for divorce, Billionaire daughters advance to U.S. Open Semifinals, and Ramaphosa courts Chinese companies.
China’s Uncanny Con – Humanoid Robots At Conference Turn Out To Be Humans Dressed As Robots
How are we ever going to tell the difference between humans and robots now?
China’s Peace Ark Naval Hospital Ship Is Coming To Give Cape Town A Little TLC
Since its launch in 2007 and on its mission Harmony, the Peace Ark has visited over 45 countries and regions and provided medical care services to more than 290,000 people.
Tuesday Morning Spice
End of SA rail woes in sight, Prince Harry’s final showdown with the Murdoch empire, Gaza’s first case of polio in 25 years, Home Affairs clears 50% of decade-long backlog in 3 months, and Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him.
Temu’s Founder Just Became The Richest Man In China With A Net Worth Of R870 Billion
Colin Huang’s rise to the top of the billionaire list in China might be short-lived – much like the lifespan of most products sold on Temu. Call it fast fortune if you will.
Monday Morning Spice
Paris Olympics 2024: The five biggest rivalries to watch, Xander Schauffele claims second major of 2024, The Italian bubbly that’s taken over F1 podiums, and Prime sued by US Olympic committee.
Thursday Morning Spice
Food safety scandal rocks China, Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death after fatal collision, 9 jobs that don’t need a degree in South Africa, and Baba Vanga says end times will commence in 2025.
Netizens Are Fascinated By This Building In China That Houses 30,000 People Who Don’t Ever Have To Leave
Imagine living in a building so expansive, it has everything you need in one place so you don’t have to ever go outside. That’s the reality for at least 20,000 people in China.
Monday Morning Spice
Another tremor hits parts of Joburg, Moody’s upgrades City of Cape Town’s credit rating, The most expensive homes in the world, and Rob van Vuuren was everyone’s National Arts Festival Bae.
Japanese Authorities Trying To Determine If Recent UFO Sightings Are A Threat
Japan is more focused on the idea of mysterious crafts being flown by enemies from China rather than little green men from Mars.
Viral Video Shows One Of China’s Most Famous Waterfalls Is Fed From A Pipe [Video]
Whether it is Botox or a pump-fed waterfall, what’s wrong with a little bit of artificial help now and again to stay beautiful?
Monday Morning Spice
The Miss South Africa Top 30 finalists, Nicki Minaj placed under arrest while leaving Amsterdam, 12 people injured during turbulent Qatar Airways flight, Cape Town’s exorbitant property prices, and The full list of squads for T20 World Cup.
Report Reveals BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover Used ‘Forced Labour Parts’
Automakers’ self-policing is clearly not doing the job.
China’s Bubble Tea Bubble Might Be Bursting
There are now an estimated half a million bubble tea shops in China alone.
China’s Restrictive Approach To Children’s Screen Time And Homework Is Showing Some Promising Benefits
China might be criticised at times for their heavy-handed approach, but in this instance, taking screen time enforcement out of the hands of parents worked.
China’s Futuristic Public Toilets Analyses Urine To Measure Your Health
For only R52 a pee, you can now have your urine analysed for any potential health issues at one of China’s new futuristic public urinals.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Tesla cuts EV prices, Study finds patients fare better with women doctors, Kolisi, Springboks miss out on top Laureus Awards, and Ramaphosa hits out at South Africa’s banks, calls for reform.
Internet In Stitches Over New Train Station That Looks Like A Sanitary Pad
The design takes inspiration from plum blossoms, but amused internet users reckon it rather resembles a sanitary pad.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Explosive new allegations about AKA’s role in Anele’s death, Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce, NHI tax hikes are coming, Two tragedies hit Two Oceans Marathon, and Government pension fund goes silent after data breach.
Thursday Morning Spice
The Chinese smartphone giant taking on Tesla, Pirates of the Caribbean to return without Johnny Depp, Monkey Town to permanently close due to urban development, Lifestyle audits mooted for senior MPs, Fish ‘full of antidepressants and cocaine’ after sewage spills, and Reserve Bank signals later and fewer rate cuts.
Thursday Morning Spice
Red flag for food prices in South Africa, Billy Baldwin viciously claps back at Sharon Stone, The internet dusts off Prince William and Rose Hanbury affair, SAA’s R3bn deal with Takatso collapses, and Roman Polanski to face trial in US over rape lawsuit.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Ramaphosa announces SA’s election day, US vetoes call for immediate ceasefire at UN, South Africa’s unemployment rate increases, How Sylvester Stallone helped save James Brown’s career, and ANC cadre records reveal attack on judiciary.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Why Cape Town isn’t mitigating load shedding anymore, The brewing secrets behind tastier no-alcohol beer, Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth, China’s homegrown passenger jet, Best-selling 4×4 vehicles in South Africa, and The ten unhappiest countries in the world.
SA Flight School Accuses US Of Harassment After Refusing To Give The US Government Details About Its Clients
The flight school claims that they are just one of many academies around the world, yet they are being targeted by the US.
Could This Be The Dumbest TikTok Food Trend Of The Year?[Video]
TikTok has a huge subgroup that features videos of some of the zaniest gastronomical trends one can imagine, but the latest fad to emerge out of China takes the cake.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Rescuing Hout Bay harbour seals, the Panama Papers of the drug world, WCG hopes to establish its own company to buy cheaper power, Hollywood actors are back and busy, and China is using the world’s largest known online disinformation operation.
Man Filmed Urinating In Beer Vats At China’s Biggest Beer Company Is Sending Their Share Price Down The Drain [Video]
The video shows a man with a hard hat and blue overalls at the Chinese beer factory in Pingdu climbing down into a malt container, unzipping his pants, and letting go.