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LISTEN: Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper Reports From The South By Southwest Conference [PODCAST]
11 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Mail & Guardian team traveled to Austin, Texas for the twentieth annual South by Southwest conference. Online editor, Chris Roper and General Manager for Digital Operations, Alistair Fairweather bring us clips from Elon Musk’s keynote address, and other assorted treats. South by Southwest is one of the biggest interactive film, music, tech and pop culture conferences […]
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House Of The Week – Bishopscourt Mansion For R35,000,000
07 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This gem in Bishopscourt has enough to make your eyes pop. Its unique simplicity makes this mansion a pure work of art. But what did Pam Golding have to say? With its distinctive features and attention to detail, this newly built home finished to exacting standards represents contemporary architecture at its best. Situated in […]
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Motlanthe Defends Funding Christmas Holiday With Public Money
07 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Apparently Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe thinks it’s okay to use public money to foot the bill for transport and security costs of his Seychelles Christmas vacation. And according to Motlanthe, the use of public money was in line with government policy. Democratic Alliance MP, David Maynier posed a question to Motlanthe in the National Assembly, […]
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National Assembly Approves E-Tolling Bill
06 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While introducing the bill yesterday, Transport Minister, Ben Martins said the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill was essential for, “the appropriate implementation of the e-tolling system”, arguing that it was a requirement for the implementation of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project. The bill was approved with a majority vote by the National Assembly with 193 […]
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Saudi Prince Outraged By Forbes – Claims To Be Much Wealthier Than Reported
05 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
What’s a few billion dollars between friends? A lot, according to Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, who is challenging Forbes’ ranking of his wealth. Forbes reported the prince’s wealth to be a staggering $20 billion (R181 billion), ranking him at 26 on the Forbes Richest List. But Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal said he has a […]
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According To Brand SA: Oscar Pistorius, Police Brutality, And Marikana Haven’t Harmed The Country’s Reputation [VIDEO]
05 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Ayanda-Allie Payne, eNCA News anchor challenges Brand SA CEO, Miller Matola in light of the recent headlines that have placed South Africa in a bad light. Payne and Matola discuss issues ranging from the Oscar Pistorius trial to the brutal death of Mido Macia at the hands of the police, and the Marikana massacre. Payne […]
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Cape Town Hotel Pushes To Liquidate Ex-Convict / Sushi King, Kenny Kunene
05 Mar 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
A Green Point hotel which acts as the landlord for ZAR nightclub, owned by ex-convict Kenny Kunene, has filed for their liquidation. Kenny Kunene, who also happens to be a good friend of Oscar Pistorius, claims the hotel ‘fooled’ them with regards to their liquor license.
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LISTEN: “Instead of Catching Criminals, The Police Stand Accused Of Committing Serious Crimes” – Catch The M&G Newsroom Podcast Right Here
04 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. In this week’s edition, show presenters Charles Leonard and Amanda Strydom started the show off by talking about one story that will certainly stay on the news agenda for this week […]
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Outspoken Cape Town Guest House Owner Knee-Deep In Controversy
01 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 19 Comments
Chris Von Ulmenstein is no stranger to controversy. Owner and operator of the Whale Cottage franchise of guest houses, Von Ulmenstein’s guest houses sport pages and pages of colourfully-worded reviews on user-generated review sites, like Trip Advisor, and has been embroiled in a number of public spats in recent years with a variety of individuals […]
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Get Up To Speed: The 2013 Budget Speech – In English This Time!
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We caught up with 2oceansvibe Media’s accountants, Galbraith Rushby, who gave us this thorough analysis on the 2013 Budget Speech and what it means for you and me. In English that you can understand! Click for more.
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House Of The Week – People In Glass Houses Can Do Whatever The Hell They Want
28 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Well, look, apparently money can buy anything. This is architectural gem was designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects. Known as “The Glass House” its beauty covers almost 27 000 square feet of prime real estate in Johannesburg. This, from Design Milk: This modern mansion comes complete with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a […]
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China’s Version Of Dubai Is An Economic Ghost Town
27 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A man made island of sail-shaped skyscrapers surrounded by tropical seas was billed to be China’s Dubai. But unlike Dubai, Phoenix Island has not been able to rise from the ashes. Property on Phoenix Island is considered a bad investment in light of the recent economic downturn. With China’s unstable economy proving to be crippling for the […]
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J.P. Morgan Chase Will Cut 17 000 Jobs Over The Next Two Years
27 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Banking giant and international doer of evil, J.P. Morgan Chase confirmed yesterday during an event for investors at its Midtown Manhattan headquarters that it plans to cut 17 000 jobs over the next two years while committing to a program of global expansion. With a current workforce of approximately 260 000, the bank plans to […]
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Radvertising: Game Of Thrones Print Ad In New York Times Is Genius [PIC]
26 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The New York Times is a good example of how savvy print publishers can survive in a digital age. And their advertisers are keeping in step with them, giving a great example of what it takes to delight the eye on the printed page in an era of online rich media ads. The full page […]
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Everything You Need To Know About The 2013 Marie Claire Naked Issue [VIDEO]
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This year’s Marie Claire naked issue is on sale, and boy it is a doozy. If you ever wanted to catch the likes of Rob van Vuuren, 2oceansvibe Radio‘s Bailey Schneider or EWN’s Aki Anastasiou in their birthday suits, then this is an all-in-one solution. Who does this year’s issue benefit? The Organ Donor Foundation […]
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LISTEN: Mamphela Ramphele Is Forming A “Super Oppostion Political Party” – Catch The M&G Newsroom Podcast Right Here
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. In this week’s edition, show presenters Deshnee Subramany and Lisa Van Wyk covered the Oscar Pistorius bail application hearing, and Mamphela Ramphele’s new political party platform, “Agang”. They spoke […]
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Radvertising: Episode 10 Of The Tropika “Kagiso’s Island of Treasure” Web Series [VIDEO]
25 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After 10 weeks of awesome online content, we’re finally at the finale of Tropika’s Kagiso’s Island of Treasure web series and the last episode finishes things off on a nice, quiet note. Kagiso tracks down his crew and takes a final trip to the Ocho Rios dolphin cove. While when the show kicked off I […]
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Fox News On The Oscar Pistorius Case – Bumbling Experts Discuss “White On White” Violence [VIDEO]
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Fox News experts mention necklacing, “white-on-white violence”, and apartheid in the space of 30 seconds while discussing the Pistorius case. Just enjoy that
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Paypal Launches Chip And Pin Device
22 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Paypal has launched a chip and pin machine for European markets. The new machine will allow small businesses in Britain to transact with credit card, debit card and paypal payments, with what is essentially a European retro-fit of the already awesome PayPal Here card swiper, used extensively in the US. Of coure, cards with chip […]
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How Pistorius’ Journalists Have Massively Boosted Their Social Media Influence [ANALYSIS]
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Additional reporting by Gabi October The live tweeting of the Oscar Pistorius legal proceedings has announced a fundamental shift in the way that news is reported and consumed, and in the way in which we the audience relate to reporters. Magistrate Nair’s ban of video recording or photography while court is in session has left […]
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House Of The Week – Fresnaye On The Atlantic Seaboard For 24 Bar – A Good Life
21 Feb 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
We haven’t visited the Atlantic Seaboard for quite some time, and there’s a lot to be said for Fresnaye – the wind-free zone against the thigh of Signal Hill. Killer views and a good life. Woolies down the road and Giovanni’s easy access. Click..
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Radical Pitching Start-Up SliceBiz Wins Apps4Africa Competition
21 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The SliceBiz team, a Ghanaian start-up, were one of three teams to win the $10 000 cash prize at the Apps4Africa competition this year. The start-up plans to make crowdfunding the “it” thing in Africa by displaying 30 second pitches, recorded by entrepreneurs, to potential investors on mobile phone devices. Investors are then be able to transfer […]
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The World’s Most Expensive Weapon
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The F-35 is one of the 2 457 jets the Pentagon has ordered for the world’s most expensive weapons program in history. The jet will set you back $600 million. The F-35 has been, designed as the U.S. military’s lethal hunter for 21st century skies, has become the hunted, a poster child for Pentagon profligacy […]
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Win VIP Tickets To The South African Success Summit Featuring Top International Experts [COMPETITION]
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Men like Robin Banks and Dr John Demartini are international entrepreneurial icons, but very few people ever get to hear them speak about business. We have a fantastic opportunity for you to win two VIP tickets to the South African Success Summit on 2 and 3 March in Johannesburg, featuring Dr John Demartini, Greg Secker, […]
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14 Things Oscar Pistorius Coverage Can Teach You About Working In TV News from André-Pierre du Plessis on Vimeo.
Local TV Producer Punishes US News Coverage Of The Oscar Pistorius Case [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is great. Capetonian and current resident of New York, Andre-Pierre du Plessis has produced this delicious highlights reel of US television news fails in the Pistorius case. The title of the video is “14 Things Oscar Pistorius Coverage Can Teach You About Working In TV News”, and it is delightful. Du Plessis is also the […]
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WATCH: Apple’s Drops New TVC Adverts For The iPad Line [VIDEO]
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Sunday evening Apple released two new TV ads for the popular iPad range. In keeping with their vibe, they’ve gone with a very clean, toned down feel. There’s your white background, clean messaging and great visuals of demonstrations of what the Apple iStore apps have to offer. Quite mean. [Source: Mashable]
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Bill Clinton Has Made Nearly A Billion Rand In 10 Years Giving Talks
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bill Clinton, former President of the United States of America, reportedly raked in an amazing R115 million from his speaking engagements in 2011 alone. Clinton is represented by the Harry Walker Agency. Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Joe Lieberman, Howard Dean, and Karl Rove are among the other political figures part of the agency. Harry Walker Agency […]
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Badvertising: The Star Newspaper Runs Poorly Placed Ad Above Pistorius News Headline
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Well, this is awkward. The Star, a Johannesburg newspaper in the recently sold INM South Africa stable ran with a poorly placed advertisment in the February 19 morning edition. The advertisement for a local insurance company depicts a stylised prosthetic leg right beneath the head and shoulders of paralympian, Pistorius. Click here for full sized image Contacted for […]
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“Downtown Abbey” – What If Lord Grantham Was Barack Obama? [VIDEO]
18 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is potentially awesome. Let’s imagine something for a moment: rolling lawns, a stately abode, a noble leader and his graceful wife, their lovely daughters, set in a bubble of privilege and intrugue – just who did burn the roast chickens at last night’s dinner service? Now imagine the building is the White House, the noble leader […]
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Win A BlackBerry Bold 9900 Worth R7 500 With Liqui-Fruit [COMPETITION CLOSED]
18 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 67 Comments
COMPETITION CLOSED: THE WINNER WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY Oh BOY did your Monday just get better. Liqui-Fruit is giving you the chance to win a BlackBerry Bold 9900, with a value of +- R7 500, and it’s so easy. TO WIN: Tell us what YOUR flavour of the week is in the comments section below! What […]
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