Category Archives: in the news

Amazing timelapse of Eihatsu Maru saga

By 6000 | 6000 | May 22, 2012

While all the rest of SA is going on about defaced paintings and whether the North West Province is about to descend into a mini race war, I’ve been marvelling at this timelapse of Eihatsu Maru – the “Clifton trawler”. Yes. I know that this is now (literally) last week’s news, but, when comparing last [...]

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Just Hanging Out

By 6000 | 6000 | May 18, 2012

Much hubris from the ANC over Brett Murray’s depiction of President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma in a Leninist pose, but with his bits hanging out of his trousers. As far as I’m aware, Lenin never did that. Nope. Vladimir is all tucked in there. And thank goodness, if the rumours of his immense statue are to be believed. Apparently, [...]

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Ah luv Cayep Towan, Me.

By 6000 | 6000 | May 17, 2012

Rumours. Nothing but rumours at the moment. But if they happen to turn into genuine fact, then it seems that Newcastle United could be set to play in Cape Town this winter. Hence the hideous attempt at translating a Geordie accent into text in the title there. Previously, we’ve had Man U (who they?) and [...]

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Do not pass Go…

By 6000 | 6000 | May 10, 2012

I really enjoyed Jerm’s offering this morning and he has given me kind permission to share it with you on here: It really does feel that way at the moment. The sponge is being squeezed and there’s very little bathwater left to drip out. For us in Cape Town, the next nasty “surprise” is the [...]

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Blunt from Beyond

By 6000 | 6000 | May 9, 2012

An utterly brilliant response from James Blunt on Facebook as he found out that er… James Blunt had died. I mentioned previously that his sense of humour was impressive. And now he’s missed out on the 27 Club, there’s really nothing to die for anyway, is there?

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