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A Rebirth In Wine: Are Local Wines Turning A Corner?
07 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Making predictions is a fools game, but I feel as though I can see a corner in the distance. It’s a corner that local wine producers are turning, or at least preparing to turn. The big, overworked and oaked wines are on their way out. We present a few wines that demonstrate this turning point, and most importantly, you can afford them.
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DA Condemns Jessica Leandra’s Racist Tweets
04 May 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
Jessica Leandra isn’t going to have the best of weekends this weekend. Although, given her apparent ignorance, she might be none the wiser. Not only has most of SA’s twitterverse punished her online and FHM stripped her of her title, the Democratic Alliance has stepped in as well! Wowsers! Check it out – this just […]
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Tweet All About It! FHM Model Jessica Leandra Drops K-Bomb In Spar [PICS]
04 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 67 Comments
You cannot make this stuff up. FHM model and self-described “glamorous blonde of Mediterranean nationality, born and bred in South Africa” dropped a K-bomb on another shopper during altercation in Spar last night, and then took to Twitter with her bile. More of Jessica’s online foolishness, after the jump!
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The New iPad Is Available At DigiCape, Right Now
04 May 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Step right up, boys and girls! The New iPad is out, and you can get it at our Apple retailer of choice, DigiCape. Why should you get one? We thought you might ask, so we made this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_tw7bb09kM Wham. Now that you’ve made your choice, click here to find a branch near you. Or shop […]
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Birth Of Cheetah Cubs Live Streaming On Web [VIDEO]
02 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2oceansvibe’s attention has been drawn to this fantastic project, and just in time! Africam.com is attempting to broadcast the life of a litter of cheetah cubs from their birth to their hopeful re-introduction into the wild, through a live 24/7 video camera with sound and infrared night vision. The threatened big cats will be new […]
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Some Lessons Over A Glass Or Two Of Pinot
02 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
I recently attended a vertical tasting of Bouchard Finlayson Pinot Noirs, with a couple international examples thrown in. It got me thinking about Pinot Noir, and then about language, and then whether it is just better to get drunk. I decided it actually is better to think, so here are my thoughts.
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Brand New 2oceansvibe Column – O.F.I.M.
30 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While T.G.I.F. garners praise from all corners of the working world, many of us lack the sort of hard-nosed attitude toward the beginning of the work week that would increase our chances of making it past Wednesday in one piece. To that end, we present our latest satirical column, O.F.I.M. (Oh, [Insert Appropriate Eff Word […]
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Samsung Now Outsells Nokia, Apple
30 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nokia is no longer the world’s biggest selling cell phone manufacturer. For the first time ever, Korean handset manufacturer Samsung has outsold Nokia in the last quarter – by an estimated 93 million mobile phone units compared with Nokia’s 83 million. It’s also predicted that Samsung has outsold the iPhone in the smartphone market in recent months.
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Ugandan Rebel Chief Joseph Kony’s Whereabouts Revealed
30 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Derided or not, proponents of the KONY2012 campaign have managed to make Kony famous, or at the very least a topic of conversation. And now it would seem authorities are close to capturing him as well. There are three international armies hunting him, and according to Uganda’s army chief Aronda Nyakairima, Joseph Kony is currently operating in volatile border areas between Sudan and South Sudan:
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Australian Billionaire Commissions Second Titanic From China
30 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One of Australia’s richest men, mining magnate Clive Palmer, has commissioned a Chinese state-owned company to build a replica of the H.M.S. Titanic, and is planning to launch Titanic II at the end of 2016. Our report will go on, after the jump!
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This Week’s 2ov Super 15 Multiple Bets – R143 Wins You TEN GRAND!
27 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I was chatting to someone the other day who is kicking himself for not putting money down on the famous 100 to 1 multiple we ran three weeks ago – the one that cashed out R600,000 to lucky 2oceansvibers. He said he put R100 down for the two last weeks’ bets and they didn’t come […]
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Cape Model Agency ‘FUSION MODELS’ Shuns Local Retail Business
26 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 56 Comments
If you are involved in the marketing or advertising department of any one of South Africa’s retail chains, be warned that some model agencies do not want your business. In fact, one agency in particular believes that working with you may well make them a “laughing stock.” For the last five and a half years, […]
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BREAKING: Urgency Granted In E-Toll Interdict Hearing
25 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Judge Bill Prinsloo has granted the anti-e-Tolls lobby group, OUTA, an urgent hearing to argue for an interdict against the implementation of SANRAL’s controversial e-Tolls programme, which drew the ire of motorists and labour unions across the country in recent weeks.
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Santam Throws Down The Gauntlet To Nandos
24 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
In traditional Nandos style, the nation’s favourite Portuguese fast food outlet recently spoofed an iconic ad, originally flighted by Santam. Check out the original Santam ad, here! Check out the spoof, here! In a fantastic display of advertorial sparring, Santam have hit back at Nandos, with this: That went down so well.
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Android App Developer Course For Just R499 (Save R4,018)
24 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
I’m not sure if you’re noticed, but just a heads up – digital is where it’s at right now. And even more to the point, mobile is taking over at a rapid pace. Mobile apps on all platforms have become our new internet and that space is dominated by Apple IOS and Android. Android is […]
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Launch Your Own Satellite For R60 000
23 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Interorbital Systems, an American aerospace company that constructs rocket and spacecraft, has announced an exciting product development: you can now very cost-effectively buy, and launch your own satellite into orbit.
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New iPad Prices Are Here
23 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The New iPad is expected to launch on 27 April. The next question on everyone’s lips is: What are we going to have to fork out for the delicious Retina goodness? I have some good news.
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Fatal Shark Attack: City Of Cape Town Releases Official Report And Review
23 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The City of Cape Town has released its official report on the fatal shark attack that claimed the life of bodyboarder, David Lilienfeld, 20, on Thursday at Kogel Bay, “Caves”, near Gordons Bay. In it, the City concluded that the tagging of False Bay sharks for a documentary could not be directly linked to the attack.
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Inmate Busted After Posting Facebook Bragging Video [VIDEO]
20 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Martez Wright is currently serving some time in a Memphis jail. But this did not stop him from keeping his Facebook profile active via an illegal cellphone. His good run ended, however, after he uploaded a video in which he boasts about smoking weed, partying, and getting the munchies. Someone alerted the authorities and he got busted. See Martez’ on-screen antics after the jump.
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Boeing Teams Up With SA Flight School To Train Pilots
20 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
In what is a first for Boeing Commercial Aviation outside of the United States, it has been announced that the aviation giant will team up with a flying school in the Eastern Cape to meet increased demand for air crews across the continent.
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Shark Documentary Filming Permits Cancelled Following Tragic Death Of Bodyboarder
19 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 12 Comments
Only a few hours have passed since Camps Bay bodyboarder, David Lilienfeld was fatally attacked by a Great White shark in Koeelbaai, near Cape Town. Less than two days ago, 2oceansvibe Reported the controversy around the awarding of filming permits to documentary film makers, who were chumming the water off the Cape Coast in a bid to attract Great Whites for tagging and filming purposes. At the time, Alan Boyd of the Department of Environmental Affairs defended the permits. Moments ago, in the wake of the tragedy, Boyd cancelled them.
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BREAKING: Fatal Shark Attack At Koeël Bay Near Cape Town
19 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 57 Comments
A bodyboarder has suffered fatal injuries at popular surfing spot, Koeël Bay, near Gordons Bay, earlier today. Due to the nature of the location, medical air rescue services were still on their way to the scene, but members of the bodyboarding community were expressing their shock at the loss of the individual across social networks.
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Mega Millions Lottery Winners Come Forward
19 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The problem with winning the lottery in Illinois, is the law states you can’t remain anonymous. Which is shit for the people who won, but great for us – because we get to look the subject of our jealousy in the eye. Meet Merle and Patricia Butler, who bought one of three winning tickets to […]
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It’s Probably Not A Bad Idea To Buy Capitec Shares
18 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Capitec shares rose to close at a new high of R214,76 yesterday. The bank also recently announced a dividend of 300c per share, showing why it isn’t surprising that analysts have happily placed “buy” recommendations on the stock.
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Dirty Skirts Frontman, Jeremy De Tolly Launches New Album
18 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 11 Comments
Congrats to our randomly selected winners, Darryn van der Walt and Denise Montanari! 2oceansvibe friend and famed entertainer/frontman of one of SA’s biggest bands, Jeremy de Tolly is launching his debut solo album, and you can be a part of it. The album is nothing even remotely close to the Dirty Skirts sound we all […]
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Mail & Guardian’s Chris Roper Discusses Digital Publishing, And ‘Bum Sex’
18 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Catch Bob live on air today at 15h00, with Justine Drake! Mail & Guardian online editor, Chris Roper, joined Bob Skinstad in studio for the inaugural edition of the Bob Skinstad Show (Wednesdays 15h00 – 17h00). The chat with Chris covered the survival of the print media industry, the future of mobile and tablet publishing, […]
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“If You Don’t Know About Digital, And You Work In Marketing, You’re Pretty Screwed” – Quirk Education Talks To 2oceansvibe Radio
17 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Last Friday, we heard from Lyndi Lawson-Smith from Quirk Education on 2oceansvibe Radio’s Premier Show. Lyndi is the Head of Education at this fine digital teaching establishment. In this entertaining 15 minute chat, Lyndi explains Quirk Education’s accreditation, the length and format of the average course, and why staying abreast of the insights compiled by […]
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Ruby Wax Live On 2oceansvibe Radio Today
17 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rhys and Stacey from The Rhys Woods Show will be interviewing the reigning queen of no-bull-shit comedy at 17h30 today. Tune in and stand a chance to win tickets to see her exclusive one woman show, Lost It. US-born comedienne and TV presenter Ruby Wax will be performing her one woman show, “Lost It!” at […]
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A Taste Of Cape Town, A La Planet Restaurant
17 Apr 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Taste of Cape Town isn’t just any food festival. No siree, this is a vetted affair. The restaurants and chefs attending are all invited to attend, it certainly isn’t one of those “anything goes” vibes. And that means quality, excellence, and most importantly, a symphony of pleasure in and around your […]
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Hacking Life With Wine
13 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Wine is drunk a lot. But what else can we do with the contents of Bachus’s juice bottle? Does wine have to be confined to the glass and stew? Does wine have a life outside sipping and slurping? Surely this most miraculous of beverages has other uses. It does friends, it does. And these uses have got me out of a few scrapes in my lifetime let me tell you about a few.
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