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politics
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Bodyguards Are Still Taking Bullets For World Leaders
27 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
I imagine the job description for presidential bodyguard includes something about putting your body in the line of fire. No surprises when things like this happen then.
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The EFF Wants To Change Our National Anthem
25 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems the EFF aren’t big fans of certain sections of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and are keen for something of an overhaul. You know what’s coming don’t you?
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Newly Released Papers Confirm Mugabe As Mass Killing Architect
20 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Who would have thought the man who served lion and elephant meat at his party was capable of killing humans? More evidence of Uncle Bob doing what he does best.
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Mmusi Maimane Opens Up About His First Week As DA Leader
20 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mmusi Maimane has survived his first week as leader of the Democratic Alliance and we can only hope the signs of his surviving these first few days mean good things to come for SA.
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Mpumalanga Speaker Said DA’s Chief Whip Dressed Like A Prostitute Because Of This Dress
20 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There’s a time and a place, so they say, and some of the comments flying around the South African political landscape these days would be better suited for the playground.
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Friday Morning Spice
15 May 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Burundi army divided. BB King dead. Panayiotou bail result. De Zalze axe murder house for sale. Jeb Bush clarifies Iraq war stance. Cosby donated to Clintons. Heidi Klum bomb scare.
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Mmusi Maimane Gets Trolled Hard On Twitter
13 May 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
What happens when a politician opens the Twitter floor for an hour and fields questions on his personal account? Come now, you know how this plays out.
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UCT Poo-Flinging Student Suspended
12 May 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
The man who was to many the face of the ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaign has been suspended by the University of Cape Town. He is citing foul play.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
12 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t Read Too Much Into Marli’s Social Media Posts. U.S. Government Approves Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plan. Suspected Dagga Dealing Gran Arrested. Apple Could Make Money by Bailing Out Greece
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People Are Very Interested In Mmusi Maimane’s White Wife
11 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
We were surprised to hear that some people don’t know Mmusi’s wife is white. We’re also bemused that it’s even an issue – is the DA not the face of the new South Africa?
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Here’s Helen Zille Announcing Mmusi Maimane As The New DA Leader [Video]
11 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday’s announcement of Mmusi Maimane as the new leader of the DA may not have been a surprise, but that didn’t stop people celebrating wildly when the news was made official.
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Friday Morning Spice
08 May 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Cameron to win. White House gates getting spikes. Ebola was hiding in ‘cured’ doctor’s eye. Uber bids for mapping service. Maple syrup will cure everything.
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This Is Why Everyone Is Freaking Out Over The New BEE Code Changes
07 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Department of Trade and Industry yesterday announced a few tweaks to BEE policies. This could have some far-reaching effects for local businesses.
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Maimane Is Cool With The Death Penalty
06 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
There were a few lessons to be learnt from Monday’s televised DA debate, and Mmusi Maimane raised a few issues that set tongues wagging.
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Hitler-Loving SRC President Has Been Sacked
05 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After taking on anyone who challenged his controversial statements last week, Mcebo Dlamini has been shown the door. It might get worse for the student in the coming weeks.
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DA Rocked By Sex Scandal Accusations
04 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s nothing like a vicious rumour of a sex scandal to start your month, is there? This time it’s for five of the top DA leaders, but the timing is far too good.
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Here’s Our Sports Minister’s Tweet Bragging About Being At The Mayweather Fight
04 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
There are few politicians in this country as active on social media as Fikile Mbalula. When he isn’t blowing his own trumpet he tweets out gems such as these.
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This’ll Be Interesting – DA’s Leadership Are Having A TV Debate On Monday
30 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It takes a brave man to battle Mmusi Maimane live on TV, but it seems Wilmot James is up to the task. This should be somewhat interesting.
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Remember The EFF White Guy? He Reckons Malema Tried To Kill Him
30 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
It seems the man who blew the whistle on alleged EFF misuse of funds fears Juju is after him. Not the kind of guy you want to make enemies with, right?
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This Is Why We Love Archbishop Desmond Tutu So Much [Images]
23 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You know when people ask who your ideal three dinner guests would be? Well, you can’t really go wrong with the much-loved Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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‘Jew Killing’ Ads Like These Will Run On New York Buses
22 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are a lot of race/religion/culture issues that Planet Earth is dealing with at the minute, so the timing on this might be a little off…
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Zapiro’s Take On Xenophobia And The King
20 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Zapiro, the guy who pens the pictures that speak a thousand words. His latest cartoon regarding that Zulu king seems to hit the nail on the head.
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The Kid That Started The #rhodesmustfall Movement Was The Same Kid That Showed The Middle Finger To Zuma’s Security In 2010
17 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
He has been in great demand following the success of the ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ campaign, but this is not the first time Chumani Maxwele has gained political attention.
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The EFF Is Now Exchanging Land Claims For Memberships
14 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems the EFF land redistribution process in Ballito is mutually beneficial, as those wanting to claim land had to first fill out EFF membership forms.
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Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Video And Controversial Logo
13 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Hillary Clinton announced yesterday that she has put her name forward for the 2016 US presidency. See the her video and the logo-haters here.
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Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor Tears Our Politicians A New One
10 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Rousing words indeed from Sizwe Mabizela, the Rhodes University vice-chancellor. Perhaps not so much if you happen to be a politician in our country, however.
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Watch Mugabe Say He ‘Doesn’t Want To See A White Face’
10 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Robert Mugabe, I have no words for you right now other than please pack your bags and go back to your high-walled home in Zim.
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Meanwhile In Cape Town: This Chap Has Chained Himself To The Jan Van Riebeeck Statue [Images]
08 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You can take our freedom, but you will never take….our statues. People are going to extreme measures to protect certain monuments these days.
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Picture Perfect – This Accidental Pic Of Robert Mugabe Is Epic [Image]
08 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Looks like Uncle Bob is trying something new fashion-wise these days. Here’s his latest style during his official state visit to our shores.
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Here’s The Zuma Statue Pictures You Didn’t See
08 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were plenty of pictures of the Jacob Zuma statue atop Lion’s Head doing the rounds this weekend but here’s a few you wouldn’t have seen.
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