Catch Up Before You Get Up: An Earthquake In The Philippines

Catch Up Before You Get Up is the fast, first look at everything that happened overnight before the rest of the world hits snooze and starts scrolling. Today? A powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

What's The Level? - Cupcake's Response to the Immigration Conversation

Immigration has become one of the biggest and most divisive conversations in South Africa. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on migration, border security and undocumented migrants, we unpack what was actually announced, why government felt the need to address the nation now, a…

Catch Up Before You Get Up - Garden Route Gone Icy!

Catch Up Before You Get Up is the fast, first look at everything that happened overnight before the rest of the world hits snooze and starts scrolling. Today? The Garden Route is facing some of the most severe weather conditions seen this winter, with an Orange Level 8 warning triggering evacuatio…

What's The Level: Are You Fighting Fair?

We all know how to argue. But do we know where the line is? Inspired by an online feud that escalated when family got dragged into the mix, today’s What’s The Level asks a simple question: when we’re beefing, what’s actually off limits? Parents? Children? Finances? Health? Or is everything fair g…

What's The Level: Have You Got A Plan B?

We spend so much time talking about Plan A — the dream job, the perfect degree, the big life goal — but what happens if Plan A doesn’t work out? Today, we look at our relationship with the backup plan. Are you the type who has three contingency plans, a spreadsheet, and an emergency exit strategy? …

Catch Up Before You Get Up: (Another) Petrol Price Hike Awaits!

Catch Up Before You Get Up is the fast, first look at everything that happened overnight before the rest of the world hits snooze and starts scrolling. Today? Petrol’s up. Diesel’s down. Somehow, both things are true at the same time, and we’re breaking down South Africa’s latest fuel price change…

What's The Level: Who Screwed Up Bafana's Visas?

Bafana Bafana’s road to the FIFA World Cup hit an unexpected speed bump this weekend — not on the pitch, but at the embassy. Visa complications delayed the squad’s departure to North America, sparking criticism, confusion and questions about how a World Cup-bound team found itself caught up in an a…

Catch Up Before You Get Up: Dua Lipa's Off The Market!

Catch Up Before You Get Up is the fast, first look at everything that happened overnight before the rest of the world hits snooze and starts scrolling. Today? Dua Lipa ties the knot with actor Callum Turner! 

What's The Level: You Think You Might Be Too Old For That?

A mate ordered a crème soda on a night out and immediately got roasted for it. Which got us thinking: who decided certain things have an age limit? Whether it’s cartoons, swings, cereal for dinner, stuffed toys, or ordering nuggets as an adult, we all have that one thing we’re refusing to outgrow. …

Catch Up Before You Get Up - ANC Disciplinary Committee Cleans Up

Catch Up Before You Get Up is the fast, first look at everything that happened overnight before the rest of the world hits snooze and starts scrolling. Today? The ANC says it’s serious about cleaning up its image after its Integrity Commission found five members had brought the party into disreput…