UN Warns That Some Of The Poorest Places On Earth Can No Longer Sustain Crops
Still wondering why Mark Zuckerberg is building an underground farm in Hawaii, or Bill Gates owns 270000 acres of farmland in the US?
Friday Morning Spice
Ramaphosa starts the Opening Of Parliament address, Britney Spear hits back at ‘boring’ Osbourne family, Space junk falling to Earth is getting worse, and Biden struggles with COVID-19.
City Of Cape Town Fines National Government Over Hijacked Keizergracht Street Building
It’s a complex issue mired in kilometres of red tape spun tightly around a ‘problem building’ that houses local vs national bureaucracy.
Observatory’s Rainbow House Residents Join The 14,000 Other Homeless People In Cape Town
Opened during the lockdown, The Obz Rainbow House has been a place of refuge for street-based members of the Obs community who were looking to take the next step, get off the streets and find work and shelter.
Nepal Villagers Duped Into Selling Their Kidneys After Being Told The Organ Would Regrow
Tragically, poverty is now fueling a fresh health crisis in Nepal, this time centred mostly on kidneys.
Everyone Living In That Atlantic Seaboard ‘Tent City’ Ordered To Move Out Before The New Year
The people living in this area have been granted until end of January 2024 to move, following this, the eviction order will be enforced.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Swimmers ‘knocked around like skittles’ during Ironman competition, Drone pilot spots huge great white among Plett surfers, Jailed Sam Bankman-Fried wants vegan diet in prison, and Gwede Mantashe tells South Africans to take themselves out of poverty.
Where To Put Your Preloved Clothes to Better Use in Cape Town’s CBD
As much as you hope to be able to fit into last summer’s clothes, the sad reality is that those clothes will likely be buried in the back of your cupboard for a few years. Maybe it’s time for some spring cleaning, and with that, doing some good.
Cape Town Residents Livid After Latest Electricity Hikes
It’s true that the City of Cape Town has been doing more than most cities to mitigate the damage caused by a plethora of issues the average South African has to bear the brunt of. But when is enough finally enough? How much more can we take?
SONA 2023: The Good, The Bad, And The Stupid [Video]
There’s nothing quite like seeing a soldier in full battle armour ‘escorting’ dissenting MPs from the room to cement your trust in our democracy.
South Africans Earning More Than R500k A Year Are Part Of An Elite Club
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) revealed that the personal income divide between South Africans is growing and will only be getting worse.
Yup, SA Is Officially The Most Unequal Society On The Planet
None of this is to excuse what has happened, but it is worth revisiting how gross inequality and poverty have helped fuel the past week’s events.
Durban Businessman Who Verbally Abused White Vagrant Trying To “Break The Internet”
Lindo Buthelezi has provoked much anger and debate online, but he’s actually “really excited and happy” about it.
The Staggering Numbers Behind South Africa’s Food Waste Problem
On average, 12 million South Africans go to bed hungry every night. At the same time, our country has the highest rate of food waste on the continent.
Drone Photos From SA, India, And Mexico Reveal The Fine Line Between Rich And Poor
Johnny Miller’s drone photography captures economic inequality through aerial shots of India, Mexico and South Africa.
You Do Not Want To Be Poor In South Africa
Some people love to talk about how they hauled themselves up by their bootstraps, but the reality is that breaking the cycle of poverty is a little tougher than that.
There Seems To Be Confusion Over How Many White South Africans Live In ‘Squatter Camps’
Depending on who you ask South Africa’s white ‘squatter’ population varies wildly. Just who is right though, and what are the numbers really?
Last Night’s Hugely Ironic #CEOSleepOut Was Torn Apart On Twitter
If you aren’t familiar with the term ‘poverty porn’ then we have a treat for you, because last night’s CEO SleepOut quickly became Twitter fodder.
You Really Should Stop Giving Money To Beggars
Poverty in South Africa is rife, but giving money to anyone who asks whenever they ask for it is not helping anyone. The SAPS certainly agree.
Sad Experiment – Look What Happens When Strangers Deal With A Poor Child Vs. A Rich Child [Video]
By 2030, 167 million children will be living in poverty. To make people aware of this, UNICEF set out to show just how poor children are treated.
You’re Aware Obama’s Half Brother Lives In Poverty And Collects Rubbish, Right?
Obama’s brother lives in a tin shack in Nairobi – but he is fine with his life and doesn’t want help from the American president. In fact, he dislikes Americans entirely.
Pic Of Homeless Kid Using McDonald’s Light To Do Homework Goes Viral
If you’re known to procrastinate your way through life, this nine-year-old filipino boy’s self-determination might just inspire you, as it did thousands of others.
Incredible Pics Show People Living In Tunnels Under Cape Town
Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures and these Cape Town folks have had to dig deep to carve out a life for themselves.
Watch Bill Gates Drink Water That Was Once Poo [Video]
Apparently there was once a guy who could turn water into wine. That’s pretty hectic, but turning poo into drinking water? You joke…
This Is What Happens When You Lie To Homeless People [Video]
Things turned ugly when a Chinese multimillionaire’s promise wasn’t fulfilled, and hundreds of New York’s underprivileged let loose their rage.
Remember Those ‘Anti-Homeless’ Spikes In England? Enjoy This
The war against London’s “anti-homeless” spikes escalated, with activists covering the spiked areas to deter the homeless, with concrete so that they can return.
Over 60% Of All Men Smoke In Which Country?
A decade or two ago, this could have been true in almost any country but with increased focus on the health hazards of smoking, rates are on the decrease almost everywhere… except here. Think you know where this is?
Dumbed-Down Nation – Click To See Where SA Comes In The World For Maths / Science Education
The quality of South Africa’s maths and science education places us last out of 148 countries, according to a World Economic Forum report. Is there a solution to the on-going problem?
Oh Dear: Bloem Hotel Offers “Authentic Shack Experience” [VIDEO]
We’re not lying. This is an actual ad for a hotel in Bloemfontein: “Now you can experience staying in a Shanty within the safe environment of a private game reserve. This is the only Shanty Town in the world equipped with under-floor heating and wireless internet access!”
The State Of Unemployment And Poverty In South Africa [INFOGRAPHIC]
It can be difficult to get an accurate, succinct handle on the state of unemployment and poverty in South Africa by wading through the morass of statistical information. Lucky for you, we have a condensed infographic on hand for you. Get up to speed with the state of your country, in a few minutes.