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Lauren Beukes Wins Arthur C. Clarke Award
28 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African author Lauren Beukes’ novel Zoo City has won the 2011 Arthur C. Clarke Award, awarded to the best science fiction novel of the year published in the UK. This is a sort of huge deal – past winners of the award include Kuzuo Ishiguro, Iain M Banks, and China Mieville.
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Roman Abramovich Is In Cape Town For Passover (Pesach Sameach!)
19 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
According to the Facebook profile of a local Cape Town resident, Roman Abramovich is in town for the Jewish holy day of Passover (Pesach). Moreover, Roman will be spending it at this chap’s house. Look at you, kid.
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Ninjas – You Are Never Safe
15 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Click to enlarge Not even in your local grocery store. In fact, probably less-so in your local grocery store. Have you tried to buy bananas on a Sunday morning. You’re joking. Don’t even joke. Not sure why this is awesome? Here’s a clue (clue: the clue is actually the answer): [Thanks, Ciro]
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Protesting: The Devil Is In The Detail
14 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When you’re protesting for better working conditions, or any working conditions at all, really, it’s important to be specific in your demands. Well done to this gentleman, who appeared in this photograph on the front page of 13 April’s Argus. Be sure to read that sign he is holding.. The photograph related to a story […]
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The Final Ginsburg And Herman Viral Clip [VIDEO]
08 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Poor Herman, the guy just doesn’t seem to catch a break! In the third and final clip in the series of viral videos for the band, they visit a park. With lots of dogs. See what happens to Herman inside.
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Graeme Smith Otherwise Engaged
04 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
South African cricket skipper Graeme Smith has allegedly proposed to his Irish girlfriend, Morgan Deane, over the weekend. Deane, a vocalist for Irish band Industry, visited Smith in Delhi during the Proteas’ ICC Cricket World Cup campaign last month.
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Win An Escape From Work Tomorrow!
31 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Friends, Jack Daniels and 2oceansvibe are teaming up to take Friday afternoon work hours down! Tomorrow afternoon you could be working – or you could be chilling with four of your friends on Table Mountain with great food, great drink, and great music – in absolute comfort. Best of all, we will take care of […]
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The Rebellion Starts: Win Your Own Office Jailbreak, This Friday
31 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
How many of you caught the story, posted earlier in the day, about a Cape Town advocate who swore at a Cape Town High Court judge, and stormed out of the court room? Look, in no way do we condone his behaviour. Insulting references to another man’s female relatives, most especially The Mother, should never […]
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Cape Advocate Swears At Judge – Full Transcript And Translation Here
30 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Yesterday a little blue bird forwarded us a juicy document. That document is the full transcript of proceedings in a criminal case currently being argued in the Cape Town High Court. The transcript details an altercation between Judge Lee Bozalek and Advocate Nehemiah Ballem. And by “altercation” I mean a verbal smackdown. Enjoy this portion of the exchange.
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Find This Parrot
29 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
This doesn’t happen very often, but it is happening today. We need you to help Craig find his beloved parrot. Check out the missing flier. Craig says: He flew out the front door yesterday, and shit dude, I just gotta find him. My lady is not taking it too well cause he’s basically family. He’s […]
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Get Me To The Greg Secker Forex Trading Seminar
25 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
Forex trading is a way to earn money. Enough money to live the holiday, ergo, not work. Get out of the office, okay? Which is of course desirable because (I needn’t necessarily tell you) you’ll have both the times and the means to do whatever you want. What kind of things might you like to […]
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A Critical Development In 2oceansvibe’s Call For Ammended Friday Work Hours
25 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
You’ll have seen from the numerous banners on the site that we’ve embarked on a campaign here at 2oceansvibe to liberate the people of Cape Town from the tyranny of Friday afternoon work hours. A critical development has arisen, ladies and gentlemen, and we invite you all to read on.
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Local Film Maker And Cinematic Folk Duo Provide Viral Eye Treats [VIDEO]
23 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember Ari Kruger, the South African film maker whose piece, Focus, was a competition finalist at the largest short film festival in the world? He is back, and this time with a series of viral video clips for cinematic folk duo Ginsburg & Herman. See them after the ad break.
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Tragic End For Public Holiday Hike On Table Mountain
22 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of the greatest pleasures Cape Town has to offer is free access to jaw-droppingly beautiful mountain walks. But please take care in the wild, kids. A tragic accident took place yesterday on a Table Mountain trail, resulting in a lethal fall for a local hiker.
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2oceansvibe’s Overtures To The Mayor Are Snubbed
18 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Hear ye, hear ye! Today is Friday. You know what that means. That means that we knock off at 12h00. Do you know why we knock off at 12h00? Because we’re not lying to ourselves. “I”M NOT LYING TO MYSELF.” You shouldn’t either. No one is working productively after 12h00 on a Friday afternoon. The […]
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WeLoveRealBeer Craft Beer Festival Summer 2011
15 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last September was a special month for 2010. The calendar was graced by South Africa’s first ever WeLoveRealBeer Craft Beer Festical, which celebrated local food, and small, independent breweries, dedicated to producing artisanal beers. On last year’s billing were 10 small, independent breweries, a motley crew of “home brewers”, two bands, a DJ, and a collection of […]
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Add Your Voice To The Groundswell: Sign This Petition Against Friday Afternoon Work Hours
11 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 20 Comments
Gang, we’re facing a serious problem. It affects our daily happiness. It affects our ability to be effective human beings. I’m talking about the creeping, evil tendency for wolves among us to insist on work commitments on Friday afternoons. Or on Fridays at all. Don’t these people value life? Look, I’ve talked extensively about this […]
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READ THIS: The Cape Town Friday Rule – A Reminder
09 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
Almost four and a half years ago a penned an angry missive in an effort to educate the tiny percentage of the population who didn’t know already that ‘work’ related activity on Friday afternoons in Cape Town (should be everywhere) does not happen. Let’s repeat that that for those of your whose minds are exploding at this point. Together now. Breathe in, and hold it, and… “Work does not happen on Friday afternoons in Cape Town.” Click through for an important announcement.
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Annie Lennox Spotted With New Partner In Cape Town
22 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
British pop icon, Annie Lennox, was spotted this morning in popular Cape Town artisan coffee shop, Origin. Lennox recently appeared in the South African news cycle after reports emerged that former UCT Medical Director, Dr Mitch Besser (56) had left his wife for Lennox. Click through for a pic of the couple.
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Public Service Announcement: How To Complete Tasks On Your To Do List Without Dying
21 Feb 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Just yesterday a friend of mine who recently quit his job to live the holiday said this to me. “You know, it’s amazing, I actually have time to get things done now. I can actually complete admin tasks.” I knew what he was getting at. The majority of us are roped in to 9-5 jobs. […]
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Official 2oceansvibe Candidate, Adriaan Bergh, Claims Mr SA 2011
21 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Adriaan Bergh has done the unthinkable, the unbelievable, the improbable, even. Adriaan Bergh has been crowned Mr South Africa, 2011. Can. You. Believe. It. Click through for the road to glory.
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Cape Town U2 Concert Road Closures And Logistics
18 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Well, well, well, children! With gates opening at 16h30, and the main act kicking off at 21h30, most of you are probably wondering just how the heck you’re going to get to the Cape Town U2 gig this evening. As ever, 2oceansvibe is here to provide a list of road closures and associated logistics as a public service to you, our beloved.
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Kitesurfers In Blouberg Are Siesa, My Bru
10 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Now I should clarify here, Norwegian kitesurfers in blouwberg are siesa. And by “siesa” I of course mean “an intoxicating mix of insanity, skill, and bravery”. Yesterday, Nick Jacobsen climbed up a crane on the deck of the now-permanently wrecked Seli I, with his kite and his board, and jumped off. Nuts.
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“This Is The Best Radio Station I’ve Ever Been To” – Imogen Heap
09 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
To say it was an honour to have world-renowned pop artist, Imogen Heap in the studio for an interview on the morning of her first gig in Cape Town, would be an understatement. Imogen was a fantastic guest; intelligent, insightful, and quirky. 2oceansvibe Radio were the official media partners for Imogen’s Cape leg of her […]
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Win Tickets To The Cape Town Tens!
03 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Because it’s basically here. I mean come now. The third installment of the hugely popular Castle Cape Town Tens is set to get underway this Friday and Saturday 4 and 5 February 2011. And even better, three of you lucky fishes can win a double ticket each, as well as your first two beers at […]
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The Naked Guy At 40 Stella Road, Plumstead [Mildly NSFW]
28 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Well, ladies and gentlemen. Here we have demonstrable proof that Google Street View is a technology that a) makes our lives better, and b) provides canny insight into the daily habits of the human being. In this instance, it is one particularly special character from 40 Stella Road (corner of Dick Burton), Plumstead.
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The Goldfish Cape Royale Rooftop Gig In Pictures
26 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Well, ladies and gentlemen. That’s what we call a “success”. Weather-wise, Cape Town served up a typically stunning Friday evening. The sky was azure, the rays were mild, and oh hey, look at that – a rooftop covered in beautiful people, ice cold beverages, and international music superstars. Click through for the pictures.
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Fear And Loathing In Le Sutherland – More Info On The French Cult Killer Couple
19 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Philippe Meniére and his life partner, Agnes Jardel, the French Couple who shot dead one police officer and critically wounded another, are still at large somewhere in the surrounding area of Sutherland. As police continue their search, some seriously bizarre details have begun to emerge about their cult and the 12 years they spent cultivating weirdness on the Karoo farm.
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Another Reason Not To Cuddle?
19 Jan 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Dutch scientists have linked post-orgasmic illness in men to an allergic reaction to their own semen. It has been awarded the title of Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS). IOL has reported that these scientists did a study with 45 men who had previously complained about issues after issuing.
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The Neo Africa ‘Tri-Series’ Rugby Tournament Is About To Go Down!
18 Jan 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Yes, ladies and gents, the great rugby machine that is South Africa is about to wake from its festive slumber, and it’s keen to begin stretching those butt-kicking muscles. You guessed it, it’s almost Super Rugby time. And Super Rugby team of course means it’s warm up game time. But since we’ve gotten used to winning, […]
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