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Llewyn Davis

Inside Llewyn Davis: A folk soundtrack for 2014

The soundtrack to "Inside Llewyn Davis" is heartfelt without being sentimental, a modern folk journey inspired by Bob Dylan and David Van Ronk.

Ninja

We’re all just a little bit over Die Antwoord

Die Antwoord’s videos are becoming passé and their one-liners stale. And I say this as a former die-hard fan.

Birdy’s sophomore offering ‘Fire Within’ continues her indie style of thoughtful lyrics

Birdy’s ‘Fire Within’: Solid fare from music’s youngest gem

Birdy’s "Fire Within" makes for easy listening with songs as light and charming as her namesake. But it falters due to a lack of confidence.

Justice: President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a commission of inquiry into ANC governments’ role in possibly delaying investigations.

Politics of fear: Swart gevaar, rooi gevaar, boer gevaar

Cyril Ramaphosa’s comment about the "boers" coming back into power is pure politicking, continuing a legacy of fear-mongering, writes Grethe Koen.

The man punches one of the patrons, who lays passed out on the floor. He then slaps the two other patrons in the face. (Screengrab)

Patrons assaulted at Fourways nightclub

A man who claimed to be a bouncer at Stones in Fourways, Johannesburg, posted a video on his Facebook account in which he assaults three patrons.

The hyena was last seen at the Randburg Civic Centre. (via @brenttheplanner)

Hyena spotted in Delta park

Twitter has been ablaze with claims that a hyena has been spotted in the Delta Park-Blairgowrie region of Johannesburg.

From performing nose surgery to grooming a virtual horse

Most bizarre iPad and iPhone apps of 2012

From performing nose surgery to grooming a virtual horse, iPad apps are sometimes addictive, sometimes useless, and other times just downright weird.