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South Africa
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New Corruption Index Shows SA Alongside Serbia And Brazil
04 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While the ANC was busy pointing fingers at Thuli Madonsela for leaking the Nkandla report, South Africa slipped to its lowest-ever spot on the global corruption charts.
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This Is Why Amazon.com Is Setting Up Call Centres In Cape Town
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
In 2010, Amazon set up a call centre in Cape Town to service British, American and German clients. It was quite cool, you know, being an essential part of an international, first-world-run industry. That is, until you learn the real reason they came here.
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Prostitution Finds Tech: Local Website Lets SA Escorts List Their Services, With Full Photo Galleries
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
Prostitution may well be one of the very oldest professions, but it certainly isn’t one of the most technologically sophisticated. Although, a new local website might change that.
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Miracle: A Non-Depressing Facebook Page About South Africa
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s easy to get down on South Africa. With crippling strikes, the mess our police force made arresting Krejcir and the Nkandla saga, there’s more than enough news every morning to send even the most positive person into a depression. And goodness knows, Facebook loves nothing more than a good bitch about The Republic. That’s where the epic […]
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If There’s One TV Series You Should Watch This Year, It’s This One [VIDEO]
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
21 years ago ITV’s award-winning TV series ‘7UP’ South Africa documented a cross-section of the country’s seven-year-old children and asked them about their lives, hopes and dreams.
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Report Reveals Surprising Truth About SA Mobile Prices
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While popular rhetoric insists that low-end mobile subscribers in SA are getting a raw deal, that belief has been debunked by a “secret” report.
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Hallelujah – Voice Calls Are Dying In South Africa
27 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Don’t you just hate it when people use their cellphones to make calls? You’re not alone. A new study by Mobility 24 shows that voice calls are in decline, especially amongst the youngsters.
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It Seems SA’s Addiction To Porn Is Getting Out Of Hand
25 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
It seems as if we South African’s have a bit of a porn problem. Reports claim that ‘porn addiction’ is on the rise in our fair land, with kids as young as 15 being checked into therapy, and millions of rands being spent on porn subscriptions each month.
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WATCH: Crazy Helicopter Crash In Kroonstad [VIDEO]
22 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
This is possibly one of the most embarrassing helicopter crashes ever. If the pilot is reading this – we apologise – but you can’t hide stuff like this for long.
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The Top 10 Hottest People In South African Digital / Marketing
21 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 81 Comments
We’re finalising a list of the sexiest people in South Africa’s Digital / Advertising / Marketing space. But we need your help to add the finishing touches.
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SA Newspaper Circulation Is Tanking In A Big Way
14 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yes, we see the irony in an online publication running a story about the decline of newspapers. But still. It has been revealed that weekend newspaper circulation has dropped by 7,5% in the past year. That is significant.
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Radvertising: This Kreepy Krauly Ad Will Make Your Day [VIDEO]
13 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Kreepy Krauly was pioneered in South Africa wellover 50 years ago. It’s moved on from an aquatic gimmick to South African staple – if you have a pool in this country, it’s likely that you have a Kreepy.
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Serial Rapist Bust By Local Undercover Cop Disguised As Schoolgirl
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We often tend to lambaste the SAPS on this site, but we do also give recognition when recognition is due. And sincere praise is due to one Beauty-Queen Nchabeleng, who went deep undercover to nab a rapist, and make our country that little bit safer.
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This Guy Hopes To Become Cape Town’s First Bionic Man [VIDEO]
04 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Andrew Merryweather was a normal boy leading a normal life. That is, until a brutal assault involving eight schoolboys in Claremont left him paralyzed from the chest down. Now permanently wheelchair-bound, Andrew has become accustomed to his new life on wheels – but this doesn’t mean he’s given up. His determination to walk again just might make him Cape Town’s first bionic man.
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Local Cricketer Killed By Cricket Ball
28 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Former first-class South African cricketer, Darryn Randall, has died after he was struck on the head by a cricket ball. Randall, 32, was hit on the side of the head before he collapsed. He was batting at the time – but it is hasn’t been made clear whether or not he was wearing a helmet.
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Resort Company Embroiled In Local Artist Copyright Infringement [VIDEO]
25 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
James Stewart rose to local fame as the writer and lead singer for pop rock sensation The Usual – with chart topping songs like ‘The Shape That I’m In’ and multi-SAMA award winning ‘Like a Vision’ released in the early noughties. With the success of his band, it was no wonder James was approached by brands keen to use his music in television ads. Which is when he got screwed.
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SA Is 6th Most Active In The World For Cyber Crime – FBI
24 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A recent FBI listing showed South Africa to be the sixth most active country for cyber-crime, with an online criminal industry that is costing the government a billion rand a year to contain.
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These Are The Reasons Business Insider Gave People For Visiting SA
23 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
WARNING – Cringe alert. Look, we all know Business Insider is a reputable site full of really cool, useful, relevant information. But when it comes to doing a nifty travel article on South Africa, these guys really know how to apply egg to the face. Did you know, South Africans speak “Cosa”?
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The State Of Unemployment And Poverty In South Africa [INFOGRAPHIC]
23 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
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Our Crime Intelligence Boss Is On Special Leave For Faking His CV
23 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Ag, nee man. Apparently, acting crime intelligence boss, Chris Ngcobo, has been put on “special leave” after it emerged that he may just have lied all over his CV. Now, our previous crime intelligence boss, Richard Mdluli, had to leave because of a few charges of fraud, corruption and murder – you know – the usual stuff. And when Ngcobo was appointed to replace the hapless Mdluli, national police commissioner Riah Phiyega said he would bring “stability in the police intelligence environment”. Okay, good one.
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Photos Of Rihanna Hanging With Cheetahs, Giraffes And Lion Cubs In Johannesburg [GALLERY]
14 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Rihanna is in South Africa at the moment for her Diamonds Tour. Last night she rocked Johannesburg and sometime between her arrival and now, she also checked out some wild animals. Check out these hot pics..
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Sky News Reports South African Men’s Appalling Attitudes To Rape [TRIGGER WARNING]
14 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Sky News has compiled the responses to a brief question and answer session with a number of South African men, detailing their attitudes to women and rape. More than a few of the men admit to raping multiple women. Read the answers, below, and be aware that what follows may constitute a trigger for PTSD sufferers.
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NBA Star Kyrie Irving Has Dance Battle With SA Kid [VIDEO]
26 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good guy Kyrie Irving visited a school in Gauteng to participate in an educational program supported by UNICEF’s Schools for Africa initiative. While visiting the kids, an impromptu dance battle kicked off with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ point guard and one brave student. The rest of the class provided the soundtrack.
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SA Players Snap Up Online Tickets For Tonight’s R4 Billion US Powerball Lottery
18 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
With a recent article clearing up confusion about local players buying tickets to overseas lotteries online, there has been a mad scramble for tickets to tonight’s R4 billion draw through these services.
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You Can Buy The New Short Hunter Booties (The ‘Bradwell’) Here!
21 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Oh my God – stop it! How stunning are these sweet ankle high boots? Great for staying dry on dewy grass without getting hot! Every girl we have shown this to has PLUTZED! You can buy them RIGHT NOW and they will be delivered to you pronto!
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South Africa Is Super Fat, Says Science
07 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last year, over 2,500 respondents participated in the SA National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the results of which were published on Tuesday. The survey showed that 22% of South African children between the ages of two and five are either overweight or obese – that’s 10% higher than in the United States. On average, 60% of women aged 50 years and above have waist measurements of 88cm or more.
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The Majority Of Millionaires In Africa Call South Africa Home
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A study has revealed that South Africa is the favoured country in Africa for millionaires. There are over 35,000 millionaires living in South Africa according to senior analyst at New World, Andrew Amoils.
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Brad Pitt Is Not Scared Of Wearing A Onesie In Public [PHOTO]
02 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Most of planet earth are going mental for onesies and you’re probably wondering if should get one. More importantly, you’re wondering if you could wear it in public. Worry no more – Brad Pitt has made it officially cool! Click to see.
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Invictus Author Nephew’s Tribute To Mandela Published In US [In Full Here]
19 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bruce Good, MD and founder of Name Your Hood was commissioned to write a piece on former president Nelson Mandela for an American publishing company. The initiative is redefining Cape Town, Gugulethu and soon Johannesburg.
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The State Of The Internet In South Africa [INFOGRAPHIC]
15 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa accounts for 60% of the Internet traffic in Africa and 41% of South Africa’s population has access to the Internet. But what does the country’s Internet look like when compared to the rest of the world?
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