Trend report: science doesn’t fall, neither do fees, but at least the rains do: We needed a little time to get over the cardiac-straining events of last week in our political landscape, and thankfully this week we were given a chance to digest the sad hilarity that is #sciencemustfall, turn a wary eye back to America’s burning dumpster of an election season, and enjoy … [Read more...] about Trend report: science doesn’t fall, neither do fees, but at least the rains do
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Trend Report: Court summonses, Thuli’s last day, and reasons why we can’t be together
Trend Report: Court summonses, Thuli’s last day, and reasons why we can’t be together: Never a dull moment in South Africa. And especially not on social media as this week showed. Summonses were handed out here, there, and everywhere while citizens expressed humorous and proudly South African reasons why they can’t be with someone. And then a little bit of sad news: it's … [Read more...] about Trend Report: Court summonses, Thuli’s last day, and reasons why we can’t be together
Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch
Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch: We are getting to that time of the year where things are beginning to lag. We’re 11 weeks away from Christmas, can you believe that?! With that exciting newsflash, this week on social media has been a mixed bag. While it’s been tough for Hlaudi, #PrimarySchoolMemories lightened the mood. So why not have a … [Read more...] about Trend Report: Hlaudi is about the fall, so smile, just like the Arch
Trend Report: AKA lets it fly, Hlaudi for President, and footing a R600m bill
Trend Report: AKA lets it fly, Hlaudi for President, and footing a R600m bill: All in all, a pretty standard Mzansi week has passed, what with local celebrity drama, SABC executives behaving badly, and South Africans getting creative on Twitter. With Zuma quiet this week and Malema seemingly still behaving, Hlaudi Motsoeneng has stepped into the role of the country’s court … [Read more...] about Trend Report: AKA lets it fly, Hlaudi for President, and footing a R600m bill
Trend Report: RIP Mandoza and celebrating World Rhino Day and Heritage Day
Trend Report: RIP Mandoza and celebrating World Rhino Day and Heritage Day: Is it just us or has 2016 flown by? It’s almost the end of September already. Unfortunately, the past week hasn’t been a kind one to South Africa. From the death of Kwaito legend, Mandoza to the ongoing disruptions at universities, it’s been a somewhat depressing week. Hopefully our summary will cheer … [Read more...] about Trend Report: RIP Mandoza and celebrating World Rhino Day and Heritage Day