Welcome to the 1st issue of IN THE loop
Myles Minnaar
Welcome to the 1st issue of IN THE loop, which is bite size information sharing publication, for people of Paarl to see who of Paarl is making waves, and what…
Top athletes to take part in athletics event at Daljosaphat Stadium in Paarl
World Class athletes will be taking part in the Athletix Grand Prix final event at Daljosaphat Stadium in Paarl on the 22nd March 2018. Here the list of athletes participating:…
Catch Ephraim Gordan in a new local movie – Nommer 37.
https://youtu.be/JdWMxQg7G1w
Take your kids to the The PlayStation
All the way in Retreat, is a real gem of a indoor play area which has the fresh smell of recently cut pine wood, and makes up most of the…
Up your Art Game – Visit the Zeitz MOCAA Art Gallery
Decided to go visit the The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) at the Waterfront, and wow, what an experience. The Gallery is now, what use to be the…
Take your kids to be.Up Trampoline Park
If you looking for variety, be.UP Trampoline Park in Mutual (near Old Mutual head office) will be the perfect place. Activities for all ages, from toddler play area, to adult…
Take your kids to Acrobranch Constantia
Acrobranch in Constantia is definitely a go-to visit for the kids this holiday. They allow the kids to do some tree-top zip-lining, obstacle tight-rope walks, and some tree climbing activities…
23 Questions with Roberto Kyle
I had the fortunate opportunity to interview Roberto Kyle, who played a role in one of my favourite series Homeland, see link below. Roberto Kyle in Homeland Roberto is from…
Crazy guy jumps off a building and films it!!
Why would you jump off a 8 storey building? Why? https://youtu.be/vctjm9nUF68
Drones saving lives in Kenya – Innovation
This is pure innovation! Drones are used to deliver medical assistance to rural areas to minimize time and to access places where vehicles are not able to access. Its called…
Drifting Franschoek Pass – Real Skills
Drifter Mad Mike, from New Zealand, showed off in the Franschoek Mountain pass, which illustrates some insane drifting skills.
Piano Poodle practices playing the piano!
https://youtu.be/6Hgz8aH9zJQ
BBC’s Planet Earth II Trailer – Amazing Footage!
10 years ago, BBC released their Planet Earth documentary. Now, they released the trailer to Planet Earth II, and the footage is amazing in HD!
Metrorails’s actions speak louder than words
I came across this picture over the weekend and it made me sad. This picture was taken during the recent spate of vandalism and theft of Metrorail trains and its…
Kids and Technology
We have strict rules at home when it comes to time with a ipad, xbox gaming and playing with mom or dads cellphone. Of course we had to create these…
Audi’s e-bike travels at 80km/h. Quite awesome!!
Although the price is a bit steep, just a bit cheaper that the Audi A1, I would not mind having one of these in the garage.
#motivationalmonday
Everyday we wake up with a purpose. Some of us do not want to wake up because their 9-5 job is not what they want to do, while some do…
How Our Obsession With Our Smartphones Is Ruining Our Lives
This is so true, and also applicable to everyday conversations and human interaction. The cellphone has taken over our lives, it has practically put everything you need to know and…
Ever wondered what Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II earns?
The Queen and her son receive income from inheritance dated back to 1265 and 1337. This is more than 700 years ago! The private empire of property, land and investments…
Eminem letter to Tupac’s mom
If you’re a Slim Shady fan, you will know that Tupac was one of his biggest influences as a newbie on the gangster rap scene, and Eminem has rapped about…
Nothing beats Afrikaans commentary, nothing!!
https://youtu.be/T9ovuf7ryhQ
Auto braking FAIL
As mentioned before, I love amateur video fails. I love them because they hold the ultimate human factor which I appreciate, and find very funny! A Volvo XC60 equipped with…
Real life GTA
The Real GTA Grand Theft Auto V is probably one of my favourite open-world action games. Although at certain stages of the game I felt that the side missions were…
A few of my favourite things…
Hello again! Being a born and bred Paarlite, I thought it would be a good idea to mention a few of my favourite things in Paarl. Breakfast – You know…
Renewable Energy – Wind Turbines
My 9 to 5 job allows me to do quite a bit of travel, and part of this travel includes long drives through rural farmland areas. Something that has caught…
Die Ou Tuin. A quick history lesson.
As I really enjoy the history of many things, mainly because its like a story where you can create a timeline and actually see yourself as part of a specific…
Gamer Tantrum
I myself am a avid gamer, and love it because it takes my off everything else which I often need. I am not a huge lover of a first-person game,…
Life 101
I’ve noticed that a lot of effort is put in motivating us by means of brilliant memes, inspirational quotes from historic idols and now and again a very good article…
Kids. They Change Your Life.
I came across this clip and can definitely relate. As a father of 2 toddlers, I can think of plenty of scenarios where my kids have just transformed normal, easy…
Want to book a Top 20 Hip-Hop Artist for your next birthday?
Ever wondered what I will cost to book your favourite Hip Hop to your next birthday bash? Below is a list of the top 20 rap artist and their price…
Taxis: A law unto themselves
Taxis!! Love them or hate them, they really push boundaries while using our roads daily. The fact that they are compensated by the amount of trips they do on a…
My first blog!
Hi and welcome. After 9 months of planning, preparing and collecting data I am happy to introduce you to my new baby, The Village Guy. Over time I realised that…
I quit watching TV series
I’ve given up on watching TV series. They are just so many good ones, at the same time, that I couldn’t keep up. I think the 1st series I watched…