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The Skrillex Video Shot In South Africa Is Pretty Hectic [VIDEO]
02 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The first music video for Skrillex’s new album ‘Recess,’ was shot in SA. ‘Ragga Bomb’ is pretty hectic, and in the words of its director Terence Neale: “Shot in the heart of JHB with ‘Jedi’ Recycling Boarders…..? Don’t ask……..just watch!”
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Jo’burg Boet Captures Porsche GT3 Car Wreck As It Happens [HILARIOUS VIDEO]
02 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
What’s worse than crashing your Porsche GT3? When the car is not yours and some Jo’burg boet captures the moment in all its glory. Please enjoy the worst test drive ever.
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Shame: Johannesburg’s Roads Are Flooded
03 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So Johannesburg hasn’t really caught a break today. Several roads in Jozi are flooded this morning as a result of heavy rain, according to emergency services. These included Klip Valley Road and New Canada Road in Soweto and William Nicol and Goldman roads near Florida. Emergency Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi said that emergency services would be […]
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Plane Crashes At Lanseria Airport – Three Dead
03 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A light aircraft has crashed at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg. Initial reports were that there may have been 21 people on board, but Lanseria chief executive Gavin Sayce told Reuters that there were only three people on board – all of whom died.
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Are Brad And Angelina Getting Hitched In Joburg?
31 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to the Daily Mail, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning to get married in a small village outside Johannesburg shortly before Christmas at the end of this year. Apparently the Hollywood couple was encouraged to pick the venue by none other than Oprah Winfrey. Some alleged attendants include Oprah, Madonna, Guy Richie, George […]
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Behind The Scenes Photos Of Obamas And Bushes On Air Force One On Their Way To SA [GALLERY]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This series of behind-the-scenes photographs inside Air Force One give you an idea of just how well equipped this big-bird is, but they also give us a view into the seemingly amicable relationship between the Bush’s and the Obamas.
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Michelle Didn’t Dig Barrack’s Vibe With The Danish Prime Minister [PHOTOS]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
After Barack Obama delivered a stirring speech celebrating Mandela’s life, he saw it fitting to celebrate by taking a little presidential selfie with Denmark’s foxy prime minister, Helle Thorning-Shcmidt.
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Everything You Need To Know About Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service Today – TV Times, Schedule, Transport etc
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s a big event, and with big events come some very specific details. Wise up here.
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WATCH: Yesterday’s Golf-Ball Hailstorm In Gauteng [VIDEO]
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday afternoon, like so many summer afternoons in Johannesburg, saw some really destructive hail tear through parts of the city, leaving hundreds of people questioning the safety of their cars, windows and pets.
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New Jo’burg Hijacking Caught On Camera [VIDEO]
21 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week we posted CCTV video footage of an extremely clinical hijacking that took place somewhere in Jo’burg. Now we’ve found even more footage of a similarly well-executed hijacking, also taking place in Jo’burg.
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Uber Addresses Cape Town Car Shortage
18 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
As the excitement surrounding Uber’s car service spreads like wildfire across South Africa, some punters have found themselves waiting longer than they had hoped, for a car. It looks like that is about to stop!
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Jo’burg Has Just Been Hit By Magnitude 4 Earthquake
18 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
We weren’t even aware that South Africa was prone to earthquakes but, sure enough, Johannesburg was just hit with a magnitude 4 earthquake. Click to read all about it.
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Insane Footage Shows Disturbingly Clinical Jo’Burg Hijacking [VIDEO]
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Footage uploaded to LiveLeak purports to show a hijacking that took place in Johannesburg on Saturday. Multiple vehicles surround the SUV at a traffic light, before hijackers brandishing assault rifles eject the occupants of the vehicle. PRESS PLAY ON VIDEO BELOW No one was seriously injured in the hijacking. [Thanks, Dean!]
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The Streets Of Fietas – Part 3 [VIDEO]
08 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Local film maker, Ben Jay Crossman got in touch with us recently to share his video series, titled ‘The Streets Of Fietas’. The series is a stark insight into the lives of the residents of one of Johannesburg’s poorest suburbs, as they battle drug addiction. This is part three of three.
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The Streets Of Fietas – Part 2 [VIDEO]
07 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Local film maker, Ben Jay Crossman got in touch with us recently to share his video series, titled ‘The Streets Of Fietas’. The series is a stark insight into the lives of the residents of one of Johannesburg’s poorest suburbs, as they battle drug addiction. This is part two of three.
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The Streets Of Fietas – Part 1 [INTERVIEW + VIDEO]
06 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Local film maker, Ben Jay Crossman got in touch with us recently to share his video series, titled ‘The Streets Of Fietas’. The series is a stark insight into the lives of the residents of one of Johannesburg’s poorest suburbs, as they battle drug addiction. This is part one of three.
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This Chinese Firm Wants To Build A R80 Billion Miniature City In Jo’Burg [PIC]
06 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A Chinese firm named Shanghai Zendai plans to build a mini city in Johannesburg on the 1 600ha of land and buildings it bought from explosives company AECI for R1 billion. Shanghai Zendai say that their development will be the future centre of Johannesburg.
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BREAKING: Helicopter Lands On Jo’burg M1 Amid Shootout [PICS]
22 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Hold the phones. Now that the torrential rain has cleared, violent crime has resumed with great gusto in Johannesburg. A shootout occurred on the M1 southbound outside Killarney, and has prompted the closure of lanes in both directions – mostly because and effing helicopter just landed on the highway. Please enjoy these pics.
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This Is Why Uber Car Service Is Valued At $3,5 Billion
21 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
$3.5 billion is a helluva big valuation. So how is it possible that Uber, which has recently arrived in South Africa (JHB + CPT + DBN are all live), is able to come to such a ballsy valuation?
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Here Are The Newly Proposed Gautrain Routes
18 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Gautrain has announced intentions to roll out seven new routes on the service. As of yet, Gauteng’s leadership haven’t approved the new routes, and if they were approved, it isn’t entirely clear who would construct the routes; Gautrain, or the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. Long story short, Joburg’s roads are now e-screwed, and it would be wise not to hold your breath for Gautrain development.
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Photos Of Rihanna Hanging With Cheetahs, Giraffes And Lion Cubs In Johannesburg [GALLERY]
14 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Rihanna is in South Africa at the moment for her Diamonds Tour. Last night she rocked Johannesburg and sometime between her arrival and now, she also checked out some wild animals. Check out these hot pics..
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Get R90 Off Your First Uber Car Ride – Use This Code – iv7f8
04 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I used Uber for the first time last night. It’s mindblowing. You download the app, store your credit card details (once) and next thing you’re watching the car (black Merc) heading towards you on the map. In a word, it’s ridiculous.
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It’s Official: Volkswagen Drivers Are the Worst On The Road
02 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Roadhogs is a local site put together to report bad drivers on our roads. As it stands now, Johannesburg is voted the worst city to drive in (with 49% of the votes!) and Volkswagen drivers, the worst on the road
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City Of Johannesburg Lays Criminal Charges Against Whistleblower
27 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last week, vulnerabilities in the city of Joburg’s online ratepayers portal were widely reported. At the time, anyone with internet access could view municipal invoices which included personal details, financial details, PIN numbers and addresses of Joburg residents.
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City of Joburg’s Online Services System Let’s You View Anyone’s Private Information
21 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
If you live in Joburg, you may want to pay attention. The City of Joburg (CoJ) has come under scrutiny because of a massive security flaw that shows your municipal invoices to anyone with an internet connection. These invoices include names, addresses, account numbers, PIN codes and financial details. MyBroadband was made aware by a […]
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SPL!NG Movie Review: Vehicle 19
07 Aug 2013 by SPLING / No Comments
Vehicle 19 is a crime thriller about an American tourist caught in a web of Johannesburg police corruption, starring The Fast and The Furious’s Paul Walker. It’s an ambitious film that tries to leverage its star, city and concept to great effect. Unfortunately, the end result is vapid, messy and ultimately unsatisfying.
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The Majority Of Millionaires In Africa Call South Africa Home
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A study has revealed that South Africa is the favoured country in Africa for millionaires. There are over 35,000 millionaires living in South Africa according to senior analyst at New World, Andrew Amoils.
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Jozi’s Audacious Plan To Become “New York In Africa”
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Gold wants to transform into the “New York of Africa”. The plan will take 10 years to complete and R101 billion to provide the 4,4 million residents with a New York-esque Johannesburg.
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Dot Joburg Is The New Dot Com – Jozi’s Getting Its Own Domain Name
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Johannesburg is on the way to becoming the first in the country to have its own official domain name. According to News24 today, Joburg’s application has been submitted by Zadna (ZA Domain Name Authority) who took over second level domains in 2002. This includes co.za, gov.za, org.za and ac.za. Other large cities in South Africa […]
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“Mr Steyn City” – One Of South Africa’s Richest Men Is Developing His Own Private City In JHB [GALLERY]
27 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 14 Comments
Douw Steyn is one of South Africa’s richest men, with a personal fortune of well over R8 billion, and he will be making a permanent mark on the Johannesburg landscape by creating a residential estate bigger than the whole of Sandton.
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