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politics
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Watch Obama’s Tribute To Nelson Mandela [VIDEO]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world lost one of its greatest sons last night at 8:50 PM. Since then, news stations, politicians and celebrities have been pouring out tributes for South Africa’s former president.
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The Struggle Under Ground: Inside North Korea’s Subway System [GALLERY]
05 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Almost a hundred metres below the streets of Pyonyang lie cavernous rooms tiled with intricate mosaics, emblazoned with government propaganda and adorned with gold statues of ‘great leaders’. This is the world’s most secretive subway.
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New Zuma Reports Expose ‘Gross Misconduct, Deceit Unlawful Acts And Outright Corruption’
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Public protector, Thuli Madonsela, has come through with the goods yet again. This time, they come in the form of three damning reports that expose gross misconduct, deceit, unlawful acts and outright corruption at the highest level of government.
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This Guy’s Number Plate Will Make Your Day #etolls [PIC]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yup, it actually happened. At midnight last night, Gauteng’s multi-billion rand etoll network went live.
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The Nkandla Report Is Finished – And So Is Brother Jacob
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Thuli Madonsela, you biscuit. The public protector’s provisional Nkandla report has found that our president has “derived substantial personal benefit from works that exceeded security needs,”and must repay the state.
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The Kremlin Insist Louis Vuitton Removes This Giant Suitcase
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russia may have a lot of political baggage – but this is just silly. A giant, two-storey designer Louis Vuitton suitcase was erected on the red square, just metres away from Vladimir Lenin’s sacred mausoleum – where the mummified body of the mastermind of the Bolshevik Revolution remains.
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Whoah! – Did Tony Blair Have An Affair With Rupert Murdoch’s Ex-Wife, Wendi Deng?
25 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tony Blair and Rupert Murdoch’s friendship has entered a bit of a rocky period, after reports emerged that Blair’s relations with the media mogul’s ex-wife, Wendi Deng, have displeased Murdoch.
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Please Enjoy The Painting George W Bush Did Of Jay Leno [VIDEO]
21 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ah, how we’ve missed George Bushes TV appearances. They always make for brilliant viewing, regardless of the context. This time, he’s making a TV comeback on the Jay Leno show, and shows Jay a cute picture that he had painted of the talk show host.
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Toronto Mayor Knocks Over Female Councillor [VIDEO]
20 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following a tumultuous council debate, it was decided that disgraced mayor Tom Ford would be stripped of all his powers. He reacted violently.
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Here’s Helen Zille Wearing Latex Boots And A Tiara On The Anne Hirsch Show [VIDEO]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
For your pleasure: The latest episode of the Anne Hirsch Show features the Monarch of the Fiefdom of Cape Town, Madam Premier Helen of Leeuwenhof. The girls chat about drum majorettes, rottweilers, and other interesting things.
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Russian Protestor Nails Testicles To Moscow’s Red Square Cobbestones [VIDEO]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Talk about putting your balls on the line. A Russian performance artist was hospitalised this Sunday, after he stripped naked and nailed his testicles to a cobblestone in a protest against the Kremlin’s crackdown on political rights.
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TIME Magazine Makes Fat Joke On The Cover, Mocking New Jersey Governor
08 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
‘Time’ is known for their world-class journalism, hard hitting analysis and classy magazine covers. Never one to take cheap shots at public figures, the world was shocked when they decided to make a fat joke on their most recent cover.
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Meet The ANC Councillor Who Told Protestors To Riot In Cape Town
30 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 39 Comments
Meet Loyiso Nkohla. Loyiso is the ANC councillor for Ward 98 in Khayelitsha, and a member of the Cape Town provincial Health Portfolio Committee. Loyiso is the man who may be responsible for the riots in Cape Town’s CBD today. This last weekend, Nkohla addressed a gathering of residents in Nyanga’s KTC Hall. The meeting […]
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More Than 50 Western Cape ANC Members Have Joined The DA
26 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Democratic Alliance is claiming that 50 ANC members in the Western Cape defected to their party this weekend at a community meeting in Kraaifontein.
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Zille For Gauteng Premier? This Is Why It’s A Good Idea
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This past weekend, City Press suggested that Helen Zille should maybe consider taking the reigns and run for the position of provincial premier in Gauteng. According to an article written by acclaimed political commentator and highly respected journalist, Stephen Grootes, there is no national legislation prohibiting her from doing so. If anything, Cape Town and Gauteng are […]
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Egyptian Protestors Target Helicopters With Laser Pointers [VIDEO]
02 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
One year after the election of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, almost half a million people took to the streets protesting for the leader to leave office. Click through to see the video and pictures of their laser flashing tactics.
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Obviously Kenny Kunene Is Joining Malema’s New Political Party
02 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last month Kenny Kunene wrote an open letter to South African president Jacob Zuma calling him a monster and a tyrant. Now Kunene is joining expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema’s new political party, Economic Freedom Fighters.
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Be Alarmed: The Percentage Of The Youth Who Would Vote For Malema’s Party
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
On Wednesday a survey revealed that one in four young South Africans would vote for former ANC youth leader Julius Malema.
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Xhosa King Says Zuma And ANC Are “Corrupt Hooligans” Who Ate Out Of Gupta’s Dustbins
24 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What was meant to be a prayer service in Qunu in the Eastern Cape for the ill-fated Madiba, turned into a podium for political speak. AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo decided to use the opportunity to let go of some of his thoughts regarding the ANC. In front of AbaThembu chiefs, clergy and villagers gathered […]
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Brand New Q&A With The World’s Most Wanted Man: Edward Snowden
18 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The most wanted man in the world gave Guardian readers exclusive access to his reasoning and thoughts behind what he did in a public Q&A session. Click through to get the low down.
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ANC Says DA Parliamentary Leader Was Dressed Inappropriately – What Do You Think? [VIDEO]
14 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
According to a statement from ANC’s chief whip, the Democratic Alliance Parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko was inappropriately dressed for Parliament yesterday afternoon. Damn girl!
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Warren Buffet Is Grooming This Woman For Leadership – And She’s Not Even 30
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
American investor Warren Buffet has started to train a 28-year-old, female, protege. Click through to find out more about his right-hand woman.
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Alex Jones Loses His Face On BBC, Gets Called An Idiot By Host [VIDEO]
11 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Alex Jones, conspiracy theorist and radio loud mouth, joined Andrew Neil and David Aaronovitch to discuss the secretive Bilderberg Group conference. Click through to see why Jones was called an idiot during their heated discussion.
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It’s Official – Ramphele’s Agang Party Will Contest The Next Election
06 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In what has been a lengthier and more obvious “secret” reveal than any of the last three Big Concerts gigs, Mamphela Ramphele has announced that her political party platform, Agang, will register as a political party to contest the next elections.
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Obama Forgets To Salute Marine, Goes Back, Does Well [VIDEO]
28 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
On Friday, the president forgot a respected piece of protocol when boarding Marine One. He must have been distracted, because instead of saluting the marine that stood at the bottom of the aircraft, he mistakenly walked passed him into the craft. Click here to see how it went down.
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Malema’s Crib Auctions For R5,9 Million, Julius Says He’s Totally Cool With That
09 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Julius Malema’s Saxonwold house has been sold for R5,9 million. That’s six million bucks for a place with no roof. The expelled ANC Youth League Leader’s three story house went under the hammer to pay the R16 million bill he owes the SA Revenue Service. Check out Julius’ Twitter reaction
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Highlights – Conan O’Brien And Obama Crush It At The White House Correspondents’ Dinner [GALLERY+VIDEOS]
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Saturday Obama took to the stage in front of his distinguished guests and gave a performance of a life time, taking some hilarious jabs at the media, O’Brien and even himself. Videos, quotes and pics, inside.
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Today’s Viral Video – New York Mayoral Candidate With Great Beard Drops Rap About Rent [VIDEO]
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
You might remember this guy when he ran for mayor in New York. We don’t have to be specific about when he ran, because he’s done it six times since 1993. And he’s gearing up for another run. Jimmy McMillan has released a rap video, titled Rent Is Too Damn High. Highlights include the backing track, and Jimmy’s facial hair.
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The World Is Amazing And Terrifying – A Round Up Of News In Pictures [PICS]
25 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world is an amazing, terrifying, and wonderful place, and nothing describes a situation with the impact and immediacy of a good photograph. Gleaned from news streams, our social network feeds, and television, here’s a look at some of the top stories from yesterday, in pictures
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WATCH: Cyril Ramaphosa On The Future Of South Africa, The Lonmin Massacre, And Zuma’s Residence [VIDEO]
09 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cyril Ramaphosa appeared on CNN’s Christiane Amanpour show last night, and gave a frank and wide ranging interview, covering a mix of subjects including the general state of South Africa and our prospects as a nation, a retrospective of the Lonmin Massacre, and the implications of President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla residence. The interview is excellent […]
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