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Radvertising: The Tradition Continues – New Liqui-Fruit Girl Announced [VIDEO]
29 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Liqui-Fruit Girl. It’s something of an unofficial tradition in South African pop culture. And every ten years or so, South Africa is treated to a revamp of an custom dating back to a time before most of us were sentient, or even alive. We’ve documented the dawn and progression of the Liqui-Fruit girl as an advertising […]
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French Want Google To Pay For Linking Articles
29 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The French President, Francois Hollande, is in favour of a law that would seek to force Internet search engines like Google to pay a fee for displaying links to newspaper articles.
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“My First Time Was With Obama” New Sponsored Campaign Ad Causes Outrage [VIDEO]
26 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In a new ad, sponsored by US President Obama’s campaign, the creator of the popular HBO series Girls compares voting to losing one’s virginity. As you might imagine, not everyone was impressed.
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The New Gulfstream G650 – This Is The Jet You Have Been Waiting For [Incl. Photo Gallery]
26 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
We’re quite partial to private jets, here at 2oceansvibe, and we take our appreciation further than just a lie-flat bed and in-flight entertainment. Take note of the Gulstream G650 which is faster, flies further and is more beautiful than any other jet in its category. Oh, it also has bigger passenger windows than any other […]
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E-Tolls Will Cost 30 Cents A Kilometre
26 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A newspaper report today says that the tariffs for motorists with e-tags in Gauteng will be set at 30c per kilometre, according to the government gazette.
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Julian Assange Discusses Living In Embassy For Four Months
26 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
2oceansvibe is intrigued at Wikileaks’ Julian Assange and his unique circumstances. Imagine being stuck in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. You’re free to live in Ecuador, but you have to get from the embassy to the airport first – and the British police will arrest you if you do. Bizarre.
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Beautiful Brazilian Woman Sells Virginity for R7million In Online Auction
25 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
A Brazilian woman who is trying to raise funds for her village has sold her virginity online for $780,000. The 20-year-old phys-ed student will be deflowered by a Japanese businessman. She argues that she is not a prostitute as she will only do this once. Follow link for full story, video and pics.
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House OF The Week: 3-Bedroom Clifton Apartment For R45 Million
25 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
You’ve heard that they don’t mess around in Clifton, and this apartment is no different. If you’ve got the R45m to acquire this 3-bedroom stunner, then the R16,000 a month in levies and taxes shouldn’t be an issue. Check out these stunning pics!
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CNN Pulls Story Linking Female Voting To Ovulation
25 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
CNN endured the ridicule of the Internet yesterday for running a story about women’s votes being ruled by their menstrual cycles. The article was based on unpublished research, and was pulled within hours.
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Radvertising: A Short History Of Liqui-Fruit TV Ads – Part 3
24 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Who remembers the ‘Desert Oasis Fantasy Girl’ they featured? Remember the one about a girl waiting for a bus somewhere far away from the city. Hot..
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Foreign Direct Investment Into South Africa Falls Nearly 50% In A Year
24 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This can’t be linked to the recent strike turmoil in the country, but it’s still a reflection of heightened global economic uncertainty. It should also serve as a wake up call to those involved in wasteful spending, but it probably won’t.
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Exclusive: Famous Camps Bay Mansion Turns Down R235 Million Offer
23 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
2oceansvibe can exclusively reveal that the owners of the much publicised Camps Bay mansion (‘Enigma Mansion’ – on the market at R300 million) have turned down two offers to buy the house for R185 million and R235 million respectively.
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So What Really Happened At Mxit To Lose A CEO, And What Next?
22 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last Friday’s Spice broke the news that Mxit CEO Alan Knott-Craig Jnr had resigned from the self-claimed largest social network in Africa. Citing a difference of opinion from shareholders as to the company’s expansion strategy, Knott-Craig Jnr resigned from the cellphone social network, as well as its holding company, World of Avatar.
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The Latest Tatler Cover – You Had Me At ‘Grimaldis’
22 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Seriously – there hasn’t been a magazine cover that has ticked all the boxes like the latest Tatler magazine cover. Just look at the broad-brushstrokes topics mentioned on the cover. Prince Harry – ‘The girls, the gangs, the gaffes.” Yes! ‘The Grimaldis – Monaco’s frisky first family.” – Yes! “Kim Kardashian” – sure, why not! […]
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Eskom Will Be Taking Even More Of Your Money Soon
22 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Having just come out of winter, and with a decreased summer load on the national grid, you would expect that a little relief would be in order from our nation’s energy supplier – not quite. After lukewarm showers, green swimming pools and rooms lit with a single lightbulb, we’ll be finding out this week if we’re in for another increase in the price of electricity.
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Red-Blooded Murdoch Eyeing The LA Times And Chicago Tribune
22 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It looks like Rupert Murdoch might be keen to expand his media empire yet again. Reports have indicated that the old man is now after the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune.
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Radvertising: A Short History Of Liqui-Fruit TV Ads – Part 2
19 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the course of the next ten days we’ll be bringing you a short history of a uniquely South African advertising phenomenon: Liqui-Fruit television ads. Perched high up in the fondly-curated South African Television Advertising Hall of Fame, the Liqui-Fruit ads are up there with greatest hits like the scottish Lunch Bar, and the “Ja […]
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Khaya Dlanga Live On 2oceansvibe Radio At 14h00
19 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ad man, award-winning vlogger, columnist, author, and Don Corleone of South African Twitter, Khaya Dlanga is an interesting man. And he’ll be live on 2oceansvibe Radio from around 14h00 this afternoon, or just after. It really depends on how his plans to pick up a rental car go, just now. With a scope of opinion […]
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Don’t Tweet When You’re Hungry, McIntosh
19 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Unlike McIntosh Polela’s jokes, Nando’s flamed-grilled Peri-Peri chicken is always tasteful.
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House Of The Week – Palatial Living In Sandhurst For R25 Million
18 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Sandhurst is without a doubt one of Jozi’s finer suburbs. Steeped in a history of being close to the more exclusive wealthy person activities like the Wanderers Club, and numerous private schools, the tree-lined suburb provides an elite hideaway neighbouring the business hub of Sandton.
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SABC’s 24-Hour Channel Goes Back To The Drawing Board
18 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and the Treasury have seen the SABC’s proposed 24-Hour news channel business plan, and sent it packing.
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Radvertising: The Truth About “That Time Of The Month” [VIDEO]
17 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
When a brand gets called out by a civilian on any of the various, very popular, very public social platforms it can only go one of a few ways, and usually they all end up with the brand having egg on its face. Unless you are UK-based maxipad maker Bodyform, who spun one man’s comments into a brilliant marketing opportunity.
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The Government Blew R4,6 Billion On Catering, Entertainment And Travelling
16 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Over the past few weeks the government departments financial results have been doing the rounds in Parliament and, amongst other findings, it was revealed that local goverment has spent R4,67 billion on food, entertainment and travel and accommodation.
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Clifton Shores Episode 9 Teaser [VIDEO]
16 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Lies, beach volleyball and visits from Vegas keep the ladies busy tonight. Click through for a preview.
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Radvertising: A Short History Of Liqui-Fruit TV Ads – Part 1
16 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Over the course of the next ten days we’ll be bringing you a short history of a uniquely South African advertising phenomenon: Liqui-Fruit television ads. Perched high up in the fondly-curated South African Television Advertising Hall of Fame, the Liqui-Fruit ads are up there with greatest hits like the scottish Lunch Bar, and the “Ja […]
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EU Agrees To More Sanctions Against Iran
15 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Reuters is reporting that new sanctions have been imposed on Iran as of today. Amongst the most serious of those, which will hit industry hard, is the fact that all dealings between European and Iranian banks will be banned.
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Get Rewarded Over R10k For Forwarding Job Offers To Friends – ‘Hiring Bounty’ Is Pure Genius!
15 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
How often do you see a job which is actually perfect for a buddy of yours? You forward him/her the ad and tell them they should apply. Now if they get the job, why are you not rewarded? That is what HIRE BOUNTY is all about. And very often it’s over R10,000 reward!
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author Files For Bankruptcy
12 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Well this is embarrassing, Robert Kiyosaki has filed for corporate bankruptcy after being ordered to pay out almost $24 million following a US court ruling.
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House Of The Week – R35 Million Clifton Bungalow Bargain
11 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
While you won’t be directly behind the beach, you will still enjoy numerous braai opportunities that would be within enviable distance for the general public.
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Radvertising: The Real Bears Anti-Soft Drink Ad Angers Industry [VIDEO]
11 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
An American ad agency, together with the Centre for Science in the Public Interest, have thrown down the gauntlet to the giants of the soft drink industry with a controversial new three-and-a-half minute video that looks at the health risks of the overconsumption of sugary, carbonated drinks.
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