Monday Morning Spice
Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s largest religious gathering with 400 million expected, Woolworths’ next big move, Sewage effluent forces fishing ban at Blue Lagoon, and Crime Intelligence bosses splurge R22.7 million for luxury hotel.
Norway’s Royal Family Drama Gets Hectic As Crown Princess’s Son Is Banned From Royal Residence After A Burglary
The British Royal Family may have cornered the market on royal drama over the years, but in 2024, the Norwegians seem to be saying, “Hold our crowns”.
‘Clairvoyant’ Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise Will Marry Shaman Fiancé This Weekend
The couple has been working with Netflix for a year on what the streaming giant calls an “in-depth and moving documentary” on their relationship. We’re not so sure the world is ready for another Harry & Meghan.
A Viral Ad Campaign Is Urging Tourists To ‘Life-See, Not Sightsee’ [Video]
With the opening line, “I wouldn’t come here to be honest”, the advert is hardly traditional, but seems to have hit the right notes with travellers.
This Remote Norwegian Archipelago Is The Latest Luxury Travel Hot Spot
In this remote place, there are more polar bears than people, no taxes, visas, or cats, and it’s illegal to die or be born there.
A Penguin Just Got Promoted To The Third Highest Rank In The Norwegian Armed Forces
The bird was already a Brigadier but now has the respectable title of Major General Sir Nils Olav III, Baron of the Bouvet Islands. The military mascot is one of a long line of king penguins that have served in the Norwegian Armed Forces.
Norwegian Princess Goes Off The Deep End With Shaman Fiancé Who Believes Cancer Is A Choice And Predicted 9/11
The sole princess of Norway, Princess Märtha Louise, is putting her royal duties aside to build a life with her self-described ‘shaman’ fiancé.
Norway Has Fallen In Love With Freya The Walrus [Videos]
Named after the Norse goddess of love and beauty, Freya, a real whopper of walrus, has been making a massive splash across social media.
How Not To Handle A Parole Hearing For Mass Murder, By Anders Breivik
Anders Breivik is the most infamous murderer in Norway’s history. His attack in 2011, using both bombs and guns, claimed the lives of 77 people, the majority of whom were teenagers.
Norway’s Beach Handball Team Was Fined For Wearing These Shorts
The European Handball Association has enmeshed itself in a sexism row after fining the Norwegian women’s handball team for choosing to wear shorts in last week’s tournament.
Dead Man Unnoticed For Nine Years Due To Automatic Payments
Technology is changing society and human connection, so much so that a man can lie dead in his apartment for nine years with automated payments preventing anybody from knowing.
This Island Wants To Be The World’s First Time-Free Zone [Video]
Many wish we could be free of the trappings of time, and now one Norwegian island is trying to make that dream a reality.
They’ve Started Using Seeds From A ‘Doomsday Vault’ That Stores Every Plant On The Planet
Located on a freezing cold Norwegian island, where there are more polar bears than people, a Doomsday seed vault is already proving useful.
These Pictures Of William And Kate Getting Off A Private Jet In The Snow Are Quite Cool
Keen to see some pictures of William and Kate in the snow? The pair dropped by Oslo yesterday for an official royal visit and the reception was frosty.
Norway’s End Of School Party Puts Plett Rage To Shame
I know you and your mates crushed so many cold ones with the boys in Plett and Umhlanga, but you have nothing on the teen rager that goes on over in Norway.
Norway’s 11-Year-Old Prince Just ‘Dabbed’ On The Palace Balcony During A Posh Ceremony [Video]
Everyone’s doing it, from our national cricketers through to the royals over in Norway. It’s the dab, and there’s nothing we can do to stop its rise to the top.
Awkward Moment Norway’s Prime Minister Got Bust Playing Pokemon Go In Parliament
Norway’s PM was caught playing Pokemon Go while a debate was going on in Parliament, and the speaker didn’t seem to mind at all.
Your Memories Are Stored In This Insane Facebook Data Centre Near The Arctic Circle [Zuckerberg’s Photos]
Facebook’s headquarters might be in California, but the massive amount of data they rely on is stored all the way in Norway. Pretty chilled.
“Marketing Genius” – Airline Uses Brad / Angelina Split For Advertising
The Brangelina split has already prompted one shameless advert, and people are responding by calling the effort “genius”. To each their own, I guess.
CHILLING: Norway Mass Killer Returns To Court – Gives Nazi Salute [Video]
He’s more than likely the most hated man in Norway, and it seems that his time behind bars has done little to soften the monster.
An SA Diplomat In Norway Almost Killed Someone During A Drunken Police Chase
It looks like one of our foreign diplomats in Norway has a fair bit to answer for, his drunken antics threatening relations between the two countries.
The 10 Best And Worst Countries To Live In
This year’s prosperity index featuring 142 countries of the world yielded predictable results, yet interesting trends.
In Norway They Have Next-Level Sex Education Videos For Kids [Video]
Sex education is an important part of growing up. It’s a pretty obvious fact that we all need to learn about it, but is this the most un-awkward way to do it?
Enjoy This New Ski Jump World Record [Video]
So this crazy Slovenian man just made ski jumping history when he smashed the world record for longest jump. Seriously, all he is missing is a cape.
Thinking Outside The Box – Woman Steals Flat Screen TV Between Her Legs[Video]
Sometimes you just have to applaud the ingenuity of criminals. This woman showed her inner-thigh strength is not to be scoffed at as she grabbed herself a new telly.
Might Make You Cry: Look What Happens When A Little Boy Is Found Freezing Cold At A Bus Stop [VIDEO]
An 11-year-old boy sits shivering in the cold at a bus stop in Norway. Hidden cameras capture acts of kindness that restore your faith in humanity.
Behold: The World’s Most Civilised Prison [GALLERY]
Check out Norway’s Halden prison. This maximum security prison seems more like a hotel than anything else. The prison spent around $1million on paintings, photography and light fixtures to ease the psychological burdens of being punished. Since the maximum sentence for any crime is 21 years in Norway, the prison focuses on preparing the inmates […]
Important Transport Information For Tomorrow’s Bafana Bafana VS Norway Match At Cape Town Stadium
Tomorrow sees the much-anticipated Bafana Bafana versus Norway football game at Cape Town Stadium. The match will kick off at 20:30, and is part of Bafana Bafana’s preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations later this month.
Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Norwegian Mass Murder Trial [N5FW VIDEO]
A Norwegian man is in hospital with serious injuries after setting himself on fire yesterday. The incident took place outside the Oslo courthouse where Anders Behring Breivik is standing trial for mass murder and terrorism. N5FW video of the incident inside.
Married Norwegian Lesbian Couple Saved 40 Kids From Massacre
This feels like it should have been news sooner, but it wasn’t. Which is why we’re going to talk about it now. Hege Dalen and wife Toril Hansen were one of several Norwegians who, on hearing gunshots and screaming coming from Utöyan Island, got into their boat and drove across the water to try and help.