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Viral video: Johannesburg Metro police officer attacked in Hillbrow

A video of a group of people attacking a Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD) officer has gone viral on both Twitter and Facebook. The video…

Video: Bristol man flies balloon-powered camping chair above Joburg

We know that some on planet Earth believe that Pixar’s Up is a simply brilliant movie. We’re not about to challenge that sentiment, but…

Videos of little girl robbing women in Cape Town goes viral on Facebook

Two videos of a little girl coerced into stealing items from shoppers’ handbags in Cape Town have gone viral on Facebook. Published on 19…

Watch astronauts goof off on the ISS with a fidget spinner

The fidget spinner craze is all but over, but astronauts aboard the International Space Station are only now experiencing the joys of the toy….

Viral video: Chinese man risks falling to his death to avoid paying hotel bill

Staying in a hotel definitely has its perks. You needn’t ever make your bed, buffet breakfasts are rarely disappointing, and you usually have access…

Watch: Uganda’s politicians clash in Parliament in violent viral video

If you thought the EFF being thrown out of Parliament was spectacular, this video of Uganda’s Parliament this week will likely change those perceptions….

Funny Or Die hilariously mocks iPhone X with Silicon Valley snippets

You probably have your own opinions regarding Apple’s iPhone X, or what it claims to be the most advanced iPhone ever made. And make…

Is Cape Town the most beautiful city on Earth? This drone video answers all

With the surge in popularity of drones this decade, photography has arguably also taken a step forward with it. And where better to strap…

Humans have finally found a way to destroy the Nokia 3310

Ever since the Nokia 3310 was invented back in 2000, human beings have tried valiantly to destroy it. Dropping it, throwing it against walls,…

James Corden proves Kanye West’s lyrics are perfect for a soap opera

While Kanye West remains a divisive character, there’s no denying his music has a certain degree of clout. When he’s not bragging about his…

Congrats #SaltBae, you’re 2017’s first awesome meme

There were some huge stories this week on the internet. If people weren’t talking about Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s adorable bromance, or Donald…

Pornhub’s ‘Horny Little Christmas’ ad is more SFW than expected

We’ve written quite a bit about Pornhub in the past, but not because of the actual site’s content. Its Insights blog sheds some gloriously…

Another Stellenbosch bullying video makes rounds on Facebook

Just when you thought the bullying videos were over for the year, another incident stemming from Stellenbosch has social media up in arms again….

Japanese slugger hits baseball (quite literally) through the roof

Baseball is as big a sport in Japan as rugby is in South Africa, so when a player does something special, you’re bound to…

Fail Army’s October roundup shows exactly why we’ll miss Vine

We know, we know. It’s Monday so soon again, but it needn’t be a slog. Well, at least your haven’t tripped and fell into…

10 highlights from Pikotaro’s 9GAG AMA

Make what you will of Japan’s latest online sensation, but Pikotaro is a name you’ll probably hear a lot this year. Singer and songwriter…

PPAP star Pikotaro to host AMA on 9GAG this week

Like it or loathe it: it’s damn difficult get away from the pineapples, apples and pens flooding the internet right now. That’s perhaps thanks…

Viral Facebook video captures elephant wrecking bakkie in Maputo

Human beings might be most frequently at the top of the food chain, but we’re by no means a match for animals in the…

This is what happens when a homeless man walks through Cape Town for 4 hours [Video]

A recent video of a woman walking though New York enduring ten hours of constant harassment has seemed to have inadvertently sparked a meme….

#XmasJammies breaking YouTube with the best Christmas card ever

In what could possibly be the best publicity stunt for an upcoming company ever conceived, the Holderness family has put together the best video…

Virgin’s catchy new in-flight safety video is the best thing since hobbits

Ever watched an instructional safety video on an aeroplane and not passed out from boredom? Us neither. Well, it seems the team at Virgin…

Dark Knight Rises 13-minute TV spot is full of win, and Batman

The Dark Knight rises, the utterly-epic finale to the Batman trilogy hits theaters on 20 July. In celebration, or to fuel the viral flames…

‘Webbed Menace’ viral campaign calls Spiderman fans to action

Batman did it, the Avengers tried it and now the Amazing Spiderman is in on the game, namely viral marketing. This site, WebbedMenace.com is…

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