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NAZI FLAGS RAISED AT UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN
23 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 14 Comments
Was it a Nazi Convention? Perhaps some students buggering around? Or maybe someone was shooting a movie? Whatever the reason, there were Nazi flags raised at UCT this weekend and no-one knows why. Nazi flags spotted at U.C.T. Quite a vibe.. This, just a month after the Nazi garden gnomes outcry in Germany – involving […]
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ALLEGED RECRUITMENT SCAM, “DARNELL INTERNATIONAL,” RESPONDS..
19 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 58 Comments
You might recall the article we published the other day entitled “CAPE TOWN COMPANY SCAMS BRITISH JOBSEEKERS” which detailed an alleged online job seeker recruitment scam at the hands of a company by the name of Darnell International. As mentioned in the article, it is “alleged” and very much one person’s views and it was […]
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G-MAN IMPOSTER ROAMING STREETS OF CAPE TOWN
09 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We have only recently been made aware of this con that is going on around town and are not sure how long it has been going on for. It appears that someone is trying to impersonate one of 2oceansvibe’s leading Characters, “G-MAN.” The first incident came in the comments section of the infamous Portofino article. […]
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LOCALS BANNED FROM THE BAY HOTEL – CAMPS BAY
26 Oct 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 63 Comments
Saturday was a busy day down in Camps Bay, with some kind of celebration/event going on. Something by the name of “Spring Tide” – resulting in hordes of youngsters over-populating the Camps Bay strip and beach. The Muse, The Photographer, Eddie S and I decided to take some refuge in the bar at The Bay […]
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SHOULD TRADITIONAL MEDIA CREDIT THEIR ONLINE SOURCES?
07 Sep 2009 by Jasmine Stone / 34 Comments
Traditional media is under the spotlight again today. This, not long after our recent article discussing local traditional advertising agencies and their thirst for awards vs. actually getting their client’s message out and connecting with consumers (here). A large number of you would have first read about Brandon Huntley, the 31 year old white man […]
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WINNING AWARDS VS. SELLING THE PRODUCT
02 Sep 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 19 Comments
So Marie Claire magazine ran a story (current issue) on shocking fashion and advertising images. The ad agency, NETWORK BBDO, got excited and pitched an idea to Marie Claire – an ad for Marie Claire on that very same topic. Marie Claire rejected the idea as it didn’t suit their brand. BBDO loved it regardless […]
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WHITE MOWBRAY MAN GETS REFUGEE STATUS IN CANADA
31 Aug 2009 by Jasmine Stone / 64 Comments
White 31 year old, Brandon Huntley, has managed to get as far as he can from the Mowbray mean streets. Canada were happy to take him on. This, from the Ottawa Sun : An Ottawa man has been granted refugee status after an immigration board panel ruled he would be likely be persecuted if […]
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BLACK GUY / NO BLACK GUY
27 Aug 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 9 Comments
A Microsoft ad published in Poland is causing a bit of a nightmare for the company. You see, the same ad was being used in the US, except the one in the US featured a black gentleman in the middle. He was removed for the Polish version. Enjoy these very average Photoshop skills: Now […]
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IN LOS ANGELES, COMPLETE FABRICATION IS TOLERATED
29 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Here in Los Angeles, the heart of La-la-land, anything is possible. There is a saying I made up many years ago, which Murray Walker stole from me and it goes like this: Anything can happen in Los Angeles, and it usually does! Take, for example, the tabloid magazines. Now, it’s one thing reading the likes […]
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MUGABE’S GOVERNMENT DUPED INTO “DIESEL FROM A ROCK” SCAM
28 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
To actually believe in the concept of someone tapping diesel fuel from a rock is one thing, but to actually be conned into funding the person…. well, that’s just another story altogether. It happened to Rubert Mugabe’s government, funnily enough. You will not believe this! Actually, you probably will.. This, from News24: […]
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“HEARTLESS” ATTACK IN PUTNEY, GREAT BRITAIN
28 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
A horrified Justin L just sent this in. It seems not even Sainsbury’s stores are safe from helmet attacks.. Where does it end? Hey Seth I was cruising around the Putney Sainsburys yesterday, pretty idle thursday, nothing crazy, when I turned a corner into the bread aisle and got hit with this.. Justin […]
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THE HARBOUR EDGE KNEE JERK
21 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 45 Comments
I spent the night at The Muse ‘s place at Harbour Edge on Sunday night. We woke up in the middle of the night at some Godforsaken hour, with the intercom ringing. It’s an incredibly loud sound that it gives and, for a moment, I genuinely thought we were under attack. It went on for […]
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MORGAN FREEMAN IS TAPPING HIS GRANDDAUGHTER
10 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
This story is getting more and more true every day. I hadn’t mentioned it to you before now because it was a bit too sensational. That, and the fact that Morgan Freeman is playing Nelson Mandela (see in-character pics here) in the upcoming movie Invictus (*ahem* alongside 2oceansvibe character The Adventurer who is playing Brendan […]
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UK VIOLENT CRIME STATS HIGHER THAN SOUTH AFRICA
07 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 26 Comments
Wow, this is something to add to the voices in your head asking why exactly you live in London. A recent study has found that violent crime is higher in the UK per capita, than it is in South Africa. This, from the Daily Mail : The most violent country in Europe: Britain […]
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£300 MILLION LIABILITY FOR JACKSON CONCERT TOUR PROMOTERS, AEG LIVE
26 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Spare a thought for the guys that probably killed Michael Jackson – AEG Live – the company behind the ridiculously impossible upcoming lineup of 50 Michael Jackson Comeback concerts. Dubbed “This is it” – it seems it just might be for the company. Especially since they were hardly able to insure the ticket sales and […]
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BRITISH VISA REQUIREMENTS ARE OUT OF CONTROL
23 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 19 Comments
This article comes as a general warning to those of you with South African passports wishing to travel to the US or Europe via the United Kingdom. I URGE you to use another hub of sorts, as the new requirements for a simple transit visa are EXACTLY the same as if you were applying for […]
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THE COMFORT WIPE COMMERCIAL
17 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 7 Comments
Ok. Unlike the unresearched photos that The Insurance Broker was sending around (here) of some photos taken onboard as the Air France flight was going down, this commercial is not a hoax. It is an ad for the Comfort Wipe which makes a certain bathroom activity that little bit easier. They claim that it is […]
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CONSUMER REVENGE
16 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 14 Comments
This one jumped out at me. Firstly because I appreciate the extent to which the fella freaked out and, secondly, because I used to own the exact same car and can categorically state that I have never (and will never again) deal with worse service from ANY brand than I did with Land Rover Cape […]
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NEW TBWA CREATIVE DIRECTOR PUNISHES HIMSELF
15 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Advertising industry peeps will enjoy this. It’s a typical representation of rubbish work coming out of a “reputation” agency. All sorts of punishment is being dished out in the comments section under the release of a video made by TBWA\Chiat\Day – a New York ad agency who have just taken on a new Creative Director, […]
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CYCLISTS SAY “UP YOURS” TO VIDA E AND GENERAL PUBLIC’S REQUESTS
15 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 52 Comments
BLATANTLY ignoring Vida e’s polite public-led request (here) for cyclists to remove their helmets when frequenting their establishment; it seems that THESE cyclists couldn’t care less about the general public’s wishes regarding their grossly inappropriate, anti-social and imposing behaviour. This, sent in this morning by a 2oceansvibe reader and concerned fellow citizen. Camps Bay […]
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KNIGHT XV VS. HUMMER
12 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 8 Comments
While the Golf Punk crew are officially the last people in Cape Town actually driving a Hummer, we pause to view a car that is as obscene now as the Hummer was then. Except this time it’s powered by bio-fuel! I give you the Knight XV . Seriously.. ..grow up Just wait for the […]
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MOTHER ABANDONS KIDS FOR SON’S 18 YEAR OLD BUDDY
11 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Yup, you guessed it – this happened in the UK, where they specialise in this kind of stuff. I’ll break it down for you. This 36 year old woman, Debbie Mallinson, has fled her council estate with her 18 year old lover, Adam. Debbie’s son is, naturally, Adam’s best friend. Her son is one of […]
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LONE ATTACKER TARGETS SHELL STATION
04 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
As the resounding chorus of dissent aimed at these senseless attacks continue, each new sighting becomes more and more difficult to comprehend. Like this recent accosting at the Shell garage shop, on Buitenkant. What is this alien doing? Take me to your leader. Vida e in South Africa have followed the 2oceansvibe led […]
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HAYDEN PANETTIERE FROM HEROES
28 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Have you ever watched the TV series Heroes? You know the one girl, Hayden Panettiere, who plays the character Claire? Ja, that’s the one. She’s recently been photographed in Cannes. Ummm.. I see.. Not really my vibe..
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WATCH DAVID LETTERMAN TONIGHT CHANNEL 113 AT 22H00
19 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Legendary actor and professional mood-swing sufferer, Alec Baldwin is in trouble after he featured on The Late Show with David Letterman which is on our screens tonight. The show ACTUALLY took place in The States on the 12th, but it’s only right that we get it a week late. I mean, shit, did you expect […]
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SHAMELESS SPAR CYCLING HELMET ATTACK IN HOUT BAY
19 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 7 Comments
“Shameless” and “disgusting” is what local residence of the Republic of Hout Bay are calling it; following this, the latest unprovoked attack on the seaside community. Cycling helmet attack in the Hout Bay Spar Not so “good for you” Marc P gave this sobering account: A HUGE attack on human rights went […]
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CORE GROUP INSIDERS COME FORWARD
19 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 47 Comments
Oh dear, it really is a sad state of affairs. We have been reporting the iStore/Core Group saga to you since last week. It began with my personal account of a dismal experience in the Waterfront iStore (here), which ended up with me going next door to Incredible Connection. I then followed up […]
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WHAT DID ANC YOUTH LEAGUE MEAN BY HELEN ZILLE SLEEPING AROUND?
18 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 42 Comments
This is just too beautiful! Radio 702’s DJ Redi Direko tried to find out more from ANC Youth League spokesperson, Floyd Shivambu, as to what they meant by earlier statements regarding Helen Zille “sleeping around.” You might want to read that article (here) before you move on to this stunning bit of radio. […]
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APPLE CORE’S DEAFENING SILENCE CONTINUES
16 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 19 Comments
With the comments section of our original Waterfront Apple Mac iStore article closing in on the 100 mark, Core’s non-response seems very much in line with those same comments. And I doubt they aren’t aware of it. When the comments section includes responses from current and ex-employees, as well as the owner of the Claremont […]
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JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS – TOOL
14 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 9 Comments
I’m a very good judge of character and have been proven right as to my reservations of various people on a multitude of occasions. You know, when someone arrives on the scene out-of-the-blue and, for some reason I just can’t seem to trust them. Everyone else embraces the person and then, a few months later […]
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