Welcome to the Tabloid, an on-line magazine compiled by students and young journalists throughout Africa. This site is updated daily, (except on weekends) so please feel free to visit us every day to see what's new.

The articles for the past month are listed below. Click on a headline to read the story. Older stories are kept in the archives for 11 months and can be accessed from the menu bar on the left.

 
   
Feel this - The time has come once again to make DJ history in South Africa as the DMC Championships 2010 crowns the best scratch vinyl DJ/turntablist in the country.  
 
 
 

 

 
September's Articles
 
 

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010

Feel this

The time has come once again to make DJ history in South Africa as the DMC Championships 2010 crowns the best scratch vinyl DJ/turntablist in the country.

 

Posted Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Did you know...

It's illegal to skateboard without a license in Florida? In Nevada sex without a condom is considered illegal? It is forbidden for aircraft to fly over the Taj Mahal in India? In Alaska, it is legal to shoot bears. Waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photo is a crime?

 
August's Articles
 
 

Posted Wednesday, August 25, 2010

You know you're Irish when ...
Fiona Cooper

As a tribute to his birthday, Fiona Cooper explains how to tell if you're Irish. This is especially for Matt O'Brien who celebrates his birthday this month.

 
 

Posted Monday, August 23, 2010

Now you see them - now you don't
Matt Tennyson

Tabloid editor Matt Tennyson was one of thousands of Capetonians that braved the cold and rain yesterday to watch the end of a Cape Town landmark. Yet, as is so often the case, things did not go according to plan.

 
 

Posted Monday, August 23, 2010

Sharks go to the top of the table
Stix Dlamini

Saturday's Currie Cup clash between log leaders Western Province and the Sharks saw them reverse positions at number one and two.

 
 

Posted Monday, August 23, 2010

Budget game review - Stalker Clear Sky

Tired of having to take out a second bond on your house to afford a new game? Then it's time to start looking through the bargain bin. Good games at good prices.

 
 

Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Murphy, the legend
Mario D'Offizi

The late Captain John Murphy was more than just a bush pilot. He was a legend throughout Africa. Here is an extract from his yet unpublished diary.

 
 

Posted Monday, August 16, 2010

Vacancies available

There are enough dangerous occupations in peace time, so imagine how dangerous it can get when you're at war. We look at some war time posts that were even more risky than normal.

 
 

Posted Thursday, August 12, 2010

Bonhomme wins 2010 Championship

While Austria's Hannes Arch may have won the final race of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championships, it was Paul Bonhomme that was crowned 2010 champion.

 
 

Posted Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Grand Theft Audio

So which version of GTA had the best radio stations? We make our choice; see if you agree with us.

 
 

Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Inventions we really need

Take a peek at some really zany inventions that could actually be practical.

 
 

Posted Thursday, August 5, 2010

I work with my spouse, and I love it
Samuel Nkowane

Modern women are no longer content to sit at home and be a housewife. Most have careers of their own and more and more couples are starting to work together. The trend in the United States is for couples to run a business together. Yet is this a good idea?

 
 

Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Yes, I do sit down when I wee
Paul Andrews

Many women would regard Paul Andrews as a saint, a man who has learnt to put the toilet seat down.

 
 

Posted Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Famous women

As August is Women’s Month here's a quick quiz about famous women. How many of these can you get right?

 
 

Posted Monday, August 2, 2010

Did you know...

Pirates almost never had their prisoners walk the plank? In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death? About 10% of all human beings ever born are alive at this very moment? This month's trivia section.