Mamphela’s Millions – Join the Gang, or Not?

January 18th, 2025 (Updated)

Mamphela Ramphele, leader of the new political party Agang, took a risk in more ways than one by declaring her net worth to be R55 Million. Trust issues from major discrepancies in the figure with those published by Forbes, estrangement from the poor masses, and no equivalent response from Jacob Zuma are possible outcomes.

The Big Deal about Big Data

January 18th, 2025 (Updated)

Big Data is likely to be the next big thing, and its potential uses are tremendous. If you thought all your tweets and Facebook updates disappear into the ether after you’re done with them, you’re very wrong! Everything about you can be tracked, filtered and analysed.

Malema Land Grabs, Unemployment, Vavi & More!

January 18th, 2025 (Updated)

Real threats of Julius Malema land grabs and unreal unemployment figures might be a concern for some in South Africa. Read all about the EFF Strategy to handle these challenges, the Vavi rape issue, and more in this Wonkie News exclusive.

Mohammed Morsi and the Arab Fall

January 18th, 2025 (Updated)

That Egyptian politics is a mess is beyond question. The process used by minority groups to forcibly remove President Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood could well signal the start of the Arab Fall. If Egyptians do not respect their vote, civil war will surely be on the horizon.

Help a Cat Up – Photo Caption Contest!

January 18th, 2025 (Updated)

Catch up on the latest news in July 2013 including the Mars Curiosity rover and the Detroit bankruptcy. Then, enter Wonkie’s Help a Cat Up photo caption contest – your funny entry could win you a funky new Wonkie Cartoons t-shirt!