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Wanique Block

Wanique Block is a Johannesburg-based writer and digital content curator. Her work primarily focuses on the intersections of culture, fashion, music and art. Wanique's work has been published in various publications, such as Breakroom Africa, More Branches, Guap magazine and Kaya 959. Passionate about her craft, Wanique is determined to change the world one article at a time, curating content that is not only authentic but consistently challenges the status quo. Apart from writing, Wanique loves reading, enjoys spending time with loved ones and takes delight in exploring Joburg's creative scene.
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SA Twitter user accuses Uber driver of being ‘homophobic’

By Wanique Block 20-07-23 12:50

South African Twitter user, Wassim Gilbert accused an Uber driver of allegedly being homophobic after the driver kicked Wassim and a friend out of his car for allegedly not “greeting” on Wednesday 19 July. ALSO READ: Bolt, Uber banned inside Soweto malls for the next three months ‘HOMOPHOBIC DRIVER KICKED MY FRIEND AND I OUT BECAUSE […]

‘Kim K saved my life’: Fan credits SKIMS for saving her life

By Wanique Block 20-07-23 09:42

An American woman, Angelina Wiley has claimed that Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has saved her life during a near fatal shooting in Kansas City early this year. ALSO READ: ‘Low-budget’: Fans react to Kim Kardashian’s new Skims advert ‘BODY ARMOUR FOR WOMEN’ Dressed in one of the Skims shaping bodysuits, Angelina alleges that the shapewear […]

Award-Winning SA Singer Lira Hospitalised After Stroke in Germany

‘I can communicate’: Lira celebrates speech recovery after stroke

By Wanique Block 17-07-23 12:18

In a recent post shared to Instagram, South African songstress Lira has celebrated the progress she has made after suffering a stroke while travelling in March 2022. ALSO READ: Lira welcomes her 44th birthday with a social media fanfare after health scare ‘I LOVE SHARING MY STORY’ While the stroke didn’t affect the artist physically, she […]

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Jury declares Aretha Franklin’s handwritten will as valid

By Wanique Block 13-07-23 18:50

On Tuesday 11 July, an American jury found that a handwritten document by Aretha Franklin found in the cushions of her couch after her death in 2018 as valid. ALSO READ: Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Grace steals the show on ‘American Idol’ WILL TURNS BROTHERS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER When Aretha Franklin died five years ago at 76 […]

Sarah Brady claims Jonah Hill was texting her after their breakup

By Wanique Block 12-07-23 14:56

Jonah Hill’s ex, professional surfer and law student, Sarah Brady has released more screenshots of alleged text messages between her and the actor just weeks before he was photographed with his current partner and mother of his child, Olivia Millar. ALSO READ: ‘Misogynist narcissist’: Jonah Hill ‘exposed’ by ex Sarah Brady MORE SCREENSHOTS? In the new […]

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Tennis star Naomi Osaka is expecting a baby girl with Cordae

By Wanique Block 12-07-23 13:04

Celebrity tennis player Naomi Osaka has reportedly given birth, welcoming her first child with rapper boyfriend Cordae in Los Angeles, California according to People Magazine. ALSO READ: Naomi Osaka drops pregnancy bombshell, back in 2024 MOM AND BABY ARE DOING WELL According to People Magazine, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion gave birth to a baby girl in […]

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Why the Barbie movie is banned in Vietnam

By Wanique Block 10-07-23 15:47

The new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Issa Rae is set to be released soon. While many across the world can’t wait for the new Barbie movie’s release, countries like Vietnam has banned the film from being released cinema’s across the country. According to Vi Kien Thanh; the head of the Department […]

‘Misogynist narcissist’: Jonah Hill ‘exposed’ by ex Sarah Brady

By Wanique Block 10-07-23 12:04

American actor Jonah Hill was accused of being a “misogynist narcissist” by ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady via an Instagram Story on 7 July 2023. JONAH HILL ACCUSED OF BEING ‘MISOGYNIST NARCISSIST’ BY EX-GIRLFRIEND American actor Jonah Hill landed in hot water after his ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady accused him of emotionally abusing her, according to People. Jona’s ex-girlfriend […]

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