This Cosmic KnifeThe wind has torn a wreath of ivy off the wall, leaving it helpless on its back, pale underwear exposed. She stops, key already in the lock, glances over her shoulder, tu...
M.I.A Lives Fast, Flips the BirdM.I.A gives the Saudi Government the metaphorical middle finger with her new video for Bad Girls. She again worked with Romain Gavros, the French director responsible for...
Photos of Ghana football fans in Accra during the Ghana v Tunisia matchPhotos of the Ghana v Tunisia match watched by Ghanaians and some expats on Ghana’s Osu Oxford Street. The Black Stars of Ghana reached the semi-finals of the Afr...
Thunder Strike Over Cape Town SkyFor those of you who do not read this blog regularly, I live in Pretoria in Gauteng, South Africa. We get our fair share of thunderstorms here, so we are used to lightnin...
Diana KovalchukToday’s Daily Babe is a model from the Ukraine. Diana Kovalchuk was born in 1982 in Vininca (near Kiev). She has done advertisements for Calzedonia, Escada, H&...
Video: Ivan Vladislavic, Zoe Wicomb and Others Read at Santu Mofokeng Exhibition OpeningAt the opening of an exhibition of Santu Mofokeng’s Chasing Shadows in Norway, Bergen Kunsthall hosted a literary event where South African authors Mandla Langa, Iv...
Wild Law Update: Useful Infographic Explains the Process of Hydraulic FracturingDangers of Fracking is an interactive website that explains the process of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) using a simple and beautifully designed infograph...
Video: Ingrid de Kok and Finuala Dowling Deliver Readings at UCT Summer SchoolIngrid de Kok and Finuala Dowling took part in an event at UCT Summer School, entitled “A Trio of Writers”, in which they read from their most recent works, j...
Recipe from Bitten by Sarah Graham: Mashed Chickpeas and Roasted ButternutWe are delighted to bring you a delicious recipe for Mashed Chickpeas and Roasted Butternut from Sarah Graham’s new cookbook, Bitten. The recipe is courtesy Nina Ti...
Video: Wynand Claassen wys sy rugbymuseum en gesels oor Kaalvoetklong tot rugbytoksWynand Claassen se eie rugbymuseum op sy erf, wat al sy rugbyskatte huisves, het baie gehelp met die skryf van sy biografie, Wynand Claassen: Kaalvoetklong tot rugbytoks....
Dee Andrew Reviews The Tempest Prognosticator by Isobel DixonVerdict: carrot
I think that when selecting a book of poetry, it is almost impossible to gauge the real meaning of it just by standing at the shelf and browsing through i...
Andries Bezuidenhout resenseer The Loss Library deur Ivan VladislavicUitspraak: wortel
Skrywers het groot ore en lang vingers; hulle sal 'n sterwende se lewensverhaal van sy lippe steel.
Sö beweer 'n karakter in Ivan Vladislavic se T...
Slut_Spotter #SpottedA couple of months ago an account surfaced on Twitter (@Slut_SpotterRSA) which exposed risque pictures of girls which had been sent in by other guys. Within a few days it...
Love, Sex and Religion Under Idi Amin: Doreen Baingana Talks About Tropical FishUgandan author Doreen Baingana was quizzed about her collection of short stories, Tropical Fish, at a reading she gave in Abuja last week.
In a report on the event, Abub...
Call for Wordsetc book reviewersWordsetc is looking for competent and excellent reviewers. Below is a list of books. Word count: 600 words. We don't pay monetarily. But you get to keep the book and a ge...
Documentary: Nigeria's Fashion Industry and its relationship with homosexualityThis is a documentary worth watching about Nigeria’s fashion industry and how its relationship with homosexuals in a country that criminalises homosexuality. Appa...
Chris Cornell - Call Me A Dog (2007, Unplugged in Sweden)This is a Temple of the Dog tune, my favourite of theirs. PS: No worthwhile visuals on this one, but I think it’s an outstanding version and, sadly, the only way ki...
Journeys End - The Peacock Cottage - Somerset WestBeautiful fully furnished cottage offering self catering accommodation for up to 4 guests. Perfect for a romantic weekend or a getaway with lots to do. Relax by the sma...
Highcliffe House - Gordon's BayEND OF SUMMER SPECIAL - NOT TO BE MISSED!!
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Are They Serious With This Shit: Crappy Movie EditionSeen while checking out an Oh No They Didn't movie poster megapost (scroll down slowly for maximum effect):...
Romantic Ways to Spend Valentine's Day in Cape TownThe month of love has arrived. February brings with it not only sunshine but also celebrations, and this month is dedicated to celebrating love. So, treat your loved one ...
10,000 Visitors to Japan a no-goI previously wrote about the Japanese Tourism Ministry’s intentions to sponsor flight tickets for 10,000 foreigners to go and visit Japan and write about their expe...
Extended Super Bowl Trailers for The Avengers, John Carter and More!I don’t know much about the Super Bowl other than it being about American football, what I do know is that studios air eagerly awaited trailers for big releases com...
Mark Waldron's The Itchy SeaMark Waldron's first book, The Brand New Dark was published by Salt Publishing in 2008. His work appears in Identity Parade, New British and Irish Poets published by Bloo...
Fiona Zerbst: Seven PoemsFiona Zerbst is a freelance journalist who covers an eclectic range of topics, including wildlife conservation, physical fitness, and personal finance. Poetry aside, she ...
Roger Smith: Criminal MindToday we get to hear from Roger Smith. Roger is a South African crime writer with a very big international following which I guess kind of makes him an international writ...
Valentine's Day @ Casa NostraValentines Day 2012 Menu & Jazz
Sparkling Wine on arrival
Starter
Sushi Suprise 8pc platter
or
Seared Tuna Salad
Main Course
Ravioli with Spinach, Ricott...
Day Fourteen - #30DayBlogChallengeDay 14 – A TV show you're currently addicted to. Not “addicted” but rather “watch religiously and may even read recaps if I can’t watch an e...
Houtstok.....uhm nommer.... whatever!Ek is seker hierdie blog gaan more die mees geleeste een wees in die geskiedenis. laat ek dit gou duidelik maak, die boek wat ek besig is om te skryf gaan ALLE antwoorde ...
Planet Joy on stage @ Firkin Pub, CenturionIn November 2011 I made my way to Firkin pub in Centurion to catch Planet Joy, Mrs B and Springbok Nude Girls live. Before Mrs B made their way onto the stage Planet Joy ...
Ana Beatriz BarrosAna Beatriz Barros was born in 1982 in Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. When she was 13 Ana and her older sister were vacationing in Rio de Janeiro – they were spotte...
What happens to your body when you drink Coca Cola?In the first 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of your recommended daily intake.) You don’t immediately vomit from the overwhelming sweetness bec...