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Some Outgoing Ministers Left Their Allocated Homes In A ‘Disgusting State’
18 Sep 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
According to the government, several of the houses had had their kitchen cupboards taken out, carpets had been stolen or destroyed, and several properties had been vandalised with graffiti. One even had a taxi business operating from the property.
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The Moment Deputy President Paul Mashatile Collapsed During Speech [Video]
16 Sep 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Deputy President Paul Mashatile had to receive medical treatment on Saturday after he collapsed during a speech at an event in Limpopo.
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Thursday Morning Spice
29 Aug 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Banking body slams minister’s comments on home loans, Potato shortage warning, Sad end for South Africa’s first modern electric car, Paris Paralympics make powerful start, and Trump shares weird and sexist theories once again.
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How Much Does It Costs To Buy A Fake Degree Online?
19 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Is it really worth it faking your degree to get a job that you clearly are not qualified for?
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Politician And His Wife Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking Plot
23 Mar 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
According to the doctor, the man didn’t really appear to have any understanding of what it was he was signing up for.
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Liz Truss Has Nothing On These World Leaders, Who Served Even Shorter Time Than Her (Some For Mere Hours)
21 Oct 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
After just 44 days in office, embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she would step down from office on Thursday, making her the UK’s shortest-serving leader in history.
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Five South African Businesses Captured By Greed
04 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Meet five of the worst SA businesses – some linked to state capture, others not, but all guilty of the kind of corporate skullduggery that’s ruining our country.
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It Looks Like Zuma Might #Paybackthemoney Or At Least SOME Of The Money
23 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jacob Zuma might not be able to add in the Disney castle he has always dreamed about, now that he has to possibly pay back a tiny percentage of the money… Shame.
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US Governor’s Tweet About Elementary Schools Included This Bondage Photo
05 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
People really do need to start being more careful on social media. Everyone has access to it, and if you’re famous, every second of exposure counts (and allows for screen shots).
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Madonsela Pumped Out A Few Tweets Yesterday – Here They Are
27 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
At least someone in a high position is questioning Jacob Zuma and his Nkandla scandal. Sadly, Thuli Madonsela is not finding this to be the most easy task.
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The Daily Maverick Gets Stuck Into The DA / Agang Merger Conversation
29 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chess pieces are on the move on the political front as it was announced on Tuesday that Agang leader Mamphela Ramphele will be joining forces with the DA. The Daily Maverick gets into the finer details of this political play before the forthcoming general elections.
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Obama, Bush, Clinton Families And More – Here Is The Guest List And Details For Madiba’s Memorial Service
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The memorial service of one of the world’s most-loved politicians will be taking place on Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, and scores of politicians from across the planet are expected to arrive in this week in order to pay their respects.
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Turkish Politician Threatened On Stage With Gun, Fight Ensues [VIDEO]
21 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They do things differently Bulgaria: the leader of Bulgaria’s ethnic Turkish party, Ahmet Doğan, was lucky to escape unharmed after a man jumped on stage at the party’s national conference and pointed a gun at his head.
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BREAKING: Julius Malema Fired As ANC Youth League President
23 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Earlier this year, the ANCYL’s national executive committee insisted that Julius Malema would stay their president until their next elective conference in 2014. As it turns out, they were bluffing when earlier today they fired Juju from his position.
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Soldiers Dance In Streets After Kim Jong-Un Becomes Head Of Military [GALLERY & VIDEO]
19 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Yesterday reports surfaced that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had been given the title of Marshal – the country’s highest military rank. And how did the troops respond? Turns out they were so ecstatic that spontaneous dancing broke out in the streets!
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Arrests Made During Far-Right British Protest Against “Islamification” [GALLERY]
16 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The controversial, far-right English Defence League marched on Saturday through the streets of Bristol against the “islamification” of the city. Basically, the group believes that there are too many Muslim’s in Britain and they should rather move somewhere else.
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Malema Supporters Cause Chaos Before Jacob Zuma Lecture
11 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday eight Malema supporters were arrested in Limpopo just before Jacob Zuma was due to deliver a Nelson Mandela Centenary Lecture. Several ANC supporters were also overcome by teargas in the process.
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Zuma Says Farm Attacks Are NOT Racially Motivated
05 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This morning it was reported that President Jacob Zuma has said that farm attacks in the country are not racially motivated. While it may appear that attacks taking place on the farms of white commercial farmers are racially motivated, this was not the case. These crimes should be “viewed within the context of our country’s high crime statistics.”
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New Report Claims Yasser Arafat Was Poisoned
04 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As you’ll recall, Yasser Arafat died in a Paris hospital in 2004 from a “mystery illness.” A new investigation has now revealed that a urine stain on Arafat’s underwear had traces of Polonium-210 – a highly radioactive substance. His wife now wants to exhume his body to investigate the test results.
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Check Out Patricia De Lille Rapping Against Drug Abuse [VIDEO]
26 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Check out Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, recording a rap tune in a bid to curb drug and alcohol abuse. Non-kids (especially those in advertising and politics) trying to be as cool a real kids normally just looks awkward. So does De Lille manage to not look like a fool doing this? Check it out and decide for yourself – after the jump!
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Protester Attempts To Arrest Tony Blair In Hong Kong [VIDEO]
15 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After being branded a war criminal at the Leveson Inquiry last month, a member of the public attempted a citizens arrest on Tony Blair yesterday! The former prime minister was about to start a speech on faith and globalisation at Hong Kong University, when the incident took place. Check out video footage after the jump!
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Greek Politician Punches Female MP In Face Live On TV [VIDEO]
08 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ilias Kasidiaris is a Greek politician and former special forces soldier. He is the Golden Dawn party’s spokesperson, as well as a passionate far-right Holocaust denier. See him take part in a live TV debate, during which he disagrees with, and ends up punching a female member of parliament several times in her face. He also throws water in the face of another MP.
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Bheki Cele Asks President Jacob Zuma For His Job Back
29 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Police commissioner Bheki Cele is currently suspended. It is also recommended that he be fired and that a criminal investigation be launched into his involvement regarding the irregular awarding of police headquarter leases worth R1,7bn. But Cele has now allegedly written to President Jacob Zuma, asking to be reinstated. As easy as that.
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Patricia De Lille: “Obamas Should Get Freedom Of Cape Town”
15 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Patricia de Lille is about to fire off a proposal to award the Freedom of the City of Cape Town to Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. According to Cape Town’s mayor, the couple exuded leadership, excellence and inclusion, which made them “natural candidates for the city’s highest accolade.”
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Minister Denies Dropping K-Bomb After Having To Fly Economy Class
02 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This weekend, the City Press reported that Minister Lulu Xingwana, on being told she couldn’t have her flight seat upgraded from economy to business class, she merely enquired, “whether or not this was because she is a k****r?” Xingwana has responded by saying it is all “sensational hot air”, and accused the paper of “one-sided and biased journalism.”
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Obama Answers Deaf Student In Sign Language [VIDEO]
22 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here is a great example of how easy it is to ensure yourself a long, celebrated career in politics. After attending a conference in Washington recently, Barack Obama greeted some audience members. A deaf student in the crowd signed to him: “I am proud of you.” Not missing a beat, Obama signed back: “Thank you.” Video after the jump.
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Racist Anti-Obama Bumper Sticker Goes Viral [PICS]
16 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Can you imagine what these people must be like in real life? A picture taken of a racist bumper sticker aimed at Barack Obama has gone viral. Referring to the upcoming US elections – in which Obama will stand for a second term – it reads: “Don’t Re-Nig In 2012. Stop repeat offenders. Don’t re-elect Obama!”
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Umkhonto We Sizwe: “Malema Would Have Faced Firing Squad During Struggle”
15 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans’ Association (MKMVA) has kicked up quite a bit of dust over a statement they’ve made about Julius Malema. They say that if this was still the struggle era, Malema would have been killed by a firing squad for “the way in which he was rude to the ANC leadership.” See the ANCYL’s response after the jump.
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Hillary Clinton’s Fashion FAIL At The G20 [PIC]
22 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This weekend, the G20 Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal meeting in Mexico. During this time a group photo was taken of everyone wearing tropical, weather-ready white cotton shirts. Everyone except Hillary Clinton, that is. Clearly her memo was lost in the mail as she rocked up in a lime green blouse. Awkward group photo after the jump.
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Intense Footage Of Australian PM Chased By Violent Mob [VIDEO]
27 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The lady in white clinging on for dear life to a security guard in this image is actually the Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. Riot police had to force a path for her through a crowd of angry protesters following a ceremony to mark Australia’s national day yesterday. Intense video footage of the incident after the jump.
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