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Virgin Galactic Spaceship To Make Farnborough Debut
06 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 48th annual Farnborough International Airshow promises to be a special one because a version of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo – a two-pilot, six-passenger craft capable of sub-orbital travel – is scheduled to make its European debut at the show.
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Marrying In The Midlands? Say “Mendola”
03 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When was the last time you ventured to KwaZulu-Natal’s Midlands? Regardless of provincial loyalties or preferences, you can’t deny that it’s a stunning part of the world, and we are lucky to count it as part of the country. If you’ve never had the pleasure of wandering along the famous Midlands Meander, let me paint […]
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Free Cocktails For The Laydezz At The Mount Nelson – Wednesday Night Is Ladies Night!
03 Jul 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
That’s right, beautiful angels – Wednesday night is all about you at the Mount Nelson Planet Bar. The guys should probably be there too, if they know what’s good for them. But they won’t be getting a complimentary gin cocktail when they arrive – that’s just for the girls. What’s more, this vibe is carrying […]
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New Cape Town Cellphone Law In Effect
02 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Talking and texting while driving is somewhat of a cultural phenomenon in South Africa. There are those that are law abiding, but there are also those that don’t seem to care, and throw caution to the wind. But now Capetonians will face a R5 000 fine, and have their phone confiscated for a day for transgressing the law, it was reported in the Cape Times this morning.
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ANC: We Want Six Provinces
29 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 9 Comments
A reduction in the number of provinces is something the ANC led government has often toyed with, but it appears this policy has gained increasing support among party delegates at the ANC policy conference in Midrand this year. The biggest change would see the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and some parts of Eastern Cape merge.
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Tiffendell Ski Resort To Finally Be Sold In “No Reserve” Auction
25 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More than a year after 2oceasnVibe first covered the story about South Africa’s only ski resort going under the hammer, the resort will finally be sold in a “no reserve” auction on July 12 this year. Now you can really own it. Auction Alliance didn’t crack the nod for this one, so expect everything to be above board.
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‘Where The Hell Is Matt?’ Is Back, And This Time He Dances In SA Too [VIDEO]
22 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Matt Harding is back, people – the man we all love to hate for having the cojones to live the life we all wish we could. Better known simply as ‘Matt’ or ‘Dancing Matt’, he recently completely his latest “Where The Hell Is Matt” video, and it’s every bit as awesome as its prequels. Click through for the video.
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Desroches Island, Where Paradise Meets Perfection [VIDEO]
22 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
The hidden and unknown has fascinated man since the beginning of time, and with the advent of civilisation, forgotten treasures have become harder and harder to find. But what if we want to delight in exotic pleasures and indulgent luxury, free of everyday restraints and in perfect harmony with nature… to escape in an untouched […]
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Chad Meihuizen: Extreme Endurance Running In Aid Of Alzheimer’s
22 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Chad’s father passed away last year. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s, and his deterioration into dementia was quick and incredibly painful. Chad’s father spent the last six weeks of his life in hospital, and Chad spent every one of those days at his side. In the end, he suffered more than any person deserved. Chad’s […]
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Google Maps Introduces Real-Time Traffic Overlay To South Africa
20 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
As Google becomes more and more a part of our daily life, they add features that are actually very useful. Like real-time traffic overlay on Google Maps for instance. Seven new countries, including South Africa, received access to the new service as of today. Click through to find out how it works.
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Top Gear Break World Record In Durban [VIDEO]
18 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Saturday, Top Gear broke a world record by performing the first double loop in a car. As nothing exploded, no sarcastic comments were heard as the vehicle made its loops and it didn’t crash, we can be safe to assume it wasn’t Clarkson, Hammond or May driving.
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Loud ‘Explosion’ On 1Time Airlines Flight Last Wednesday – What Happened?
15 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
1Time Airlines‘ flight T6 648 left Cape Town last week Wednesday (6 June) at 17h45 en route to Durban’s King Shaka airport. Like many flights you hear about (usually unconfirmed second-hand stories, never addressed by the airline), there was an ‘issue’ on board which no-one ever talks about again and the airline certainly doesn’t clarify. […]
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The 2oceansvibe Radio Melrose Arch Studio Launch – The Night In Pictures
13 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2oceansvibe Radio recently launched our Melrose Arch Studio to much fanfare in Johannesburg. The launch of the studio was our way of answering the desperate cries of our many thousands of Johannesburg listeners who, since being liberated from Morkels ads, “hump days” and “no repeat workday” radio were craving a stronger taste of the Vibe. […]
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Flying Is For The Birds – ROVOS Rail Presents The Golden Age Of Luxury Train Travel
12 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It sounds like one of those Indiana Jones movies, don’t you think? Indiana Jones and The Golden Age Of Luxury Train Travel! We weren’t too far off, to be honest – as The Muse and I (accompanied by the Hardimans!) journeyed across South Africa, from Pretoria to Cape Town, stopping off at Kimberley and Matjiesfontein […]
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David Cameron Leaves 8-Year-Old Daughter At Pub
11 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
British Prime Minister, David Cameron, left his eldest daughter, Nancy, at a pub following a Sunday lunch. It happened after a mix-up with his wife Samantha, Downing Street has admitted. The couple only realised their daughter was missing when they got home.
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The Crazy Dutch Want A Reality Show On Mars By 2023
11 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In recent years we have seen reality television sink from the lows of Big Brother down through teen pregnancy, to the dregs of Jersey Shore. Earth, it would seem has little left to offer in terms of reality TV. Enter Dutch team, Mars One, who are looking to raise an initial $6 billion to send a team to mars by 2023, and make a reality show out of it.
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PHOTOS: Snow-Covered Drakensberg Mountains
11 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The Muse and I were in the Midlands this weekend for a wedding, and I can tell you now that it was crispy. I made the error of checking the weather forecast for Durban, instead of the Midlands. Needless to say the boardshorts I packed didn’t come to much use. Check out these rad pics […]
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Father’s Day With The Mount Nelson – It’s Too Easy!
05 Jun 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
I bet everyone has been holding out for the Mount Nelson hotel to announce their Father’s Day offering. Well you need not wait another second, because we managed to get all the info you need! As expected, it is nothing short of glorious! Tell me dad wouldn’t want to indulge in a Planet Bar Burger and […]
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Income Inequality Seen From Space
04 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Flying above the earth, richer areas can be distinguished from poorer ones by the amount of tree cover they have. As usual, the poor get shafted and have less trees than wealthier areas.
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Government Considering Special Appropriations Bill To Bail Sanral Out
31 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As Bloomberg pointed out the other day, South Africa’s credit rating may come under pressure as growth in Africa’s biggest economy slows and the government faces the prospect of bailing out the state-owned road agency. That prospect became more of a reality today when deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe said government is looking into a special appropriations bill to give Sanral a cash injection to allow it to service its R20 billion debt.
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Mom Too Afraid To Let Daughter Fly 1Time, Issues Fake Bomb Scare
31 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A mother caused chaos yesterday when she called the 1Time call centre to tell them there was a bomb on one of their aircrafts. The valiant woman didn’t want her daughter to board a flight from Jozi to George, but alas, it was too late, and the aircraft was already in the air by the time the threat was received.
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UN Appoints Robert Mugabe As International Ambassador For Tourism (No Spice)
30 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Well this is awfully troubling. Robert Mugabe, and his buddy, and political ally, Zambian president Michael Sata, have been honoured as “leaders for tourism” by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation. They join the likes of Drew Barrymore, David Beckham, Orlando Bloom, and Ricky Martin.
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Cape Town To Joburg Is One Of The World’s Busiest Air Routes [INFOGRAPHIC]
28 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Anyone traveling from Cape Town to Johannesburg, especially on the “business run” on a Monday morning, knows that it’s a heck of a busy route. Exactly how busy, though? The Economist crunched the numbers and it turns out its one of the world’s busiest, outranking anything in the USA.
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Cape Town’s Buses Revealed To Be Running At A Loss
28 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We’ve by now all grown used to the shiny blue MyCiti busus, the glass stations, and the special strips of red tarmac especially reserved for them. The service, which has been running now for almost two years, was reported this morning to be running at a loss.
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A Trip Into The Swartland
22 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This is the first in what I hope to be a fairly regular column that offers you a guide to a day or two out in the wine lands. I, your strong livered, hard-of-constitution wine reporter will plan a weekend trip for you; giving all the directions, the best places to eat and sleep, and, of course, the best wine farms to stop at. I thought I would start with the Swartland.
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Horror Bus Crash Kills Five Outside Bloem
17 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
An SA Roadlink bus has overturned just outside of Bloemfontein, killing five people and leaving another 25 seriously injured. The bus itself was less than a week old, and had two drivers on board. It was travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
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Clifton Trawler: Make Or Break
16 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Tomorrow, SA Maritime Safety Authorities will make another attempt to remove the stranded Eihatsu Maru from Clifton’s First beach. Last night, 2oceansVibe spoke to one of the men in charge, Samsa’s chief operations officer, Sobantu Tilayi. Many questions still remain about the reasons why the captain grounded the vessel, but Tilayi said the operation has now reached a critical stage.
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Imagine Staying At The Mount Nelson For R1,500 A Night? Crazy Winter Special!
09 May 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Imagine no more, my love. The Mount Nelson has come to the party in a BIG way during winter – and I couldn’t imagine a better place to get cosy during the snuggle season. The Mount Nelson simply LENDS itself to Winter. So warm… So cosy… Usually when extremely opulent and established 5-star iconic hotels […]
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Passenger Calls Attention To Poor State Of Kulula Planes
07 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
It is no secret that I am deathly afraid of flying. It takes me a fistful of meds just to get off the ground, and even then I’m in a mild panic until I’m back on terra firma. Which is why articles like this worry me, because I want my plane in the best condition possible.
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It’s Official: Table Mountain Confirmed As Fifth Of Seven New Wonders Of Nature
03 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Remember last year when Table Mountain was voted in as one of the seven new “wonders of nature” after an extensive international voting competition run by the Swiss New7Wonders Foundation? Well an international audit has just confirmed the award, making the title official, but what does this mean for Slaapstad and our tourism industry?
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