The KZN MEC for "co-operative governance" (perhaps that should read MEC for the Dept of Stupidity instead), Nomsa Dube on Monday called for an investigation into the causes of lightning. more »

Words fail me. The full ANCY statement is after the jump. more »

Julius has landed himself in some hot water again, this time over his comments regarding polygamy. Last week the ANC Youth League president generously sprouted this pearl of wisdom in a televised speech to his masses: "[leaders] must lead by example. You must have one wife, or one husband. If you are still young, you must have one boyfriend and you must have one girlfriend". more »

A tweeter known as "PigSpotter" (@PigSpotter) is being sought by police in South Africa. The person, who is only known as "Cliff-that's all" according to his Twitter bio, posts twitter messages (or "tweets" if you've been living under a rock (rockbun if you're a metro copper)) informing followers where metro police are currently trapping. more »

Zizi Kodwa, Prez Zuma's special communications adviser claims that the ANC's proposed Media Appeals Tribunal is "not a threat to the media freedom - the media is". more »