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Politics
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Live Like The Guptas! Mad Ticket Scramble For R3.2 Billion Lottery Tickets
07 May 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Now YOU could have enough money to own a government and land your private jet at Waterkloof! The combined value of the $222 million Powerball (tomorrow) and $139 million MegaMillions draw (today) is R3.2 billion. Get tickets here.
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Shocking Footage Shows Beijing Dance Teacher Abusing Students [VIDEO]
30 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A dance instructor in Beijing, China can be seen verbally and physically abusing her students in class. The instructor kicks her students, hits them with a cane and slaps them on the head when they are not dancing correctly, bringing them to tears and shouting at them for that too.
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Visibly Frail Nelson Mandela Subjected To Fairground Attraction Treatment [VIDEO]
30 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Zuma and co. described Nelson Mandela as being in good shape, but he is clearly not. According to news24, the ANC and SABC are facing a ‘backlash,’ following the release of this footage.
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This Is Tokyo Sexwale’s New Babe, As One Of SA’s Biggest Ever Divorce Settlements Looms [Photo Gallery]
29 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 11 Comments
We tweeted yesterday about the Sunday Times’ article about ANC Minister Tokyo Sexwale’s upcoming divorce settlement. It should be interesting, with R1.9 billion in assets to play with.
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Highlights – Conan O’Brien And Obama Crush It At The White House Correspondents’ Dinner [GALLERY+VIDEOS]
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Saturday Obama took to the stage in front of his distinguished guests and gave a performance of a life time, taking some hilarious jabs at the media, O’Brien and even himself. Videos, quotes and pics, inside.
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Today’s Viral Video – New York Mayoral Candidate With Great Beard Drops Rap About Rent [VIDEO]
29 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
You might remember this guy when he ran for mayor in New York. We don’t have to be specific about when he ran, because he’s done it six times since 1993. And he’s gearing up for another run. Jimmy McMillan has released a rap video, titled Rent Is Too Damn High. Highlights include the backing track, and Jimmy’s facial hair.
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This Handsome Gentleman Was Deported From Saudi Arabia – For Being Too Damned Fine [GALLERY]
26 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
What is the world coming to. Yes, Saudi Arabia has strict Sharia Law, but deporting three gentlemen because they are just too good looking and the woman may not know how to control themselves? Take a look at one of the dashing deportees.
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Awesome Maths Questions From North Korean Text Books
25 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russian historian, Andrei Lankov lived in Pyongyang in the 1980’s, where he was an exchange student. His forthcoming book takes a look at how the government established a tight grip on the lives of everyday North Koreans. Take, for example, these anti-US questions cited by Lankov in a North Korean student textbook.
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The World Is Amazing And Terrifying – A Round Up Of News In Pictures [PICS]
25 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world is an amazing, terrifying, and wonderful place, and nothing describes a situation with the impact and immediacy of a good photograph. Gleaned from news streams, our social network feeds, and television, here’s a look at some of the top stories from yesterday, in pictures
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For Sale: Half-Built House With Cinema And Cigar Lounge, Previously Owned By Wayward Militant Youth Leader
22 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Julius Malema’s Sandown home in Johannesburg is going under the hammer to cover his tax bill.
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Mangosuthu Buthelezi Mistaken For Ray Charles At Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral
18 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There was a curious case of mistaken identity yesterday as Margaret Thatcher was laid to rest at St Paul’s Cathedral, in London. Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the leader of KZN-based Inkatha Freedom Party was mistaken for the late Ray Charles, a famed jazz musician.
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Another Zuma Painting Has Been Removed From A Gallery – This Time He’s White
16 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Art work by Kobus Myburgh, showing President Jacob Zuma and former president Nelson Mandela as white has been removed from an art exhibition scheduled to open at the Van Riebeek Hall in Nelspruit yesterday.
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FW de Klerk Wades Into The Apartheid Blame Game Debate
12 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
On Friday former South African president, FW de Klerk accused President Jacob Zuma of using apartheid to cover the ANC government’s failures. These remarks came after Planning Minister Trevor Manuel told Zuma that apartheid could no longer be used as an excuse
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Massive “Burn In Hell Maggie” Graffiti Appears In Central London [PIC]
12 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This graffiti was spotted last night in central London’s “Banksy Tunnel”, also known as “Graffiti Tunnel.” The double exclamation point doesn’t seem necessary, given the human-height hate lettering, but artists do as they please, we suppose.
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Nelson Mandela’s Daughters Fight To Remove Prominent Figures From Boards Of Mandela-Related Investment Funds
11 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Two of Nelson Mandela’s daughters have filed a court application to have three board members – George Bizos, Tokyo Sexwale and Bally Chuene – removed from their posts, citing they were never officialy appointed.
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This Is The Woman Behind The Margaret Thatcher “Death Parties”
11 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Since the passing of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher scores of parties have been seen popping up around Britain. Romany Blythe was the lady behind some of the ‘death parties.’
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2oceansvibe’s Margaret Thatcher Obituary
10 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 9 Comments
One of our longest standing 2oceansvibe Characters, Simon Reader, penned this obituary on behalf of 2oceansvibe. Simon and his family have been friends with Lady Tatcher for many years, and he has had rare insight into the lady behind the public persona. – Seth
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People Are Throwing Margaret Thatcher Death Celebration Parties – This Is Why [PICS]
10 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Take a look at the crazy riots and death parties in celebration of Margaret Thatcher’s Death as well as the publics reasoning behind them.
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Japan Is Mobilising Ground To Air Missile Defence Systems In Anticipation Of Attack
09 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Early on Tuesday Japan, deployed missile-defence systems at three of their sites around Tokyo. The deployment follows North Korea’s threat to launch nuclear missiles, said Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan.
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Maggie Thatcher Has Died
08 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The last memorable British Prime Minister since Winston Churchill, has died. Dubbed ‘The Iron Lady,’ Margaret Thatcher died this morning after suffering a stroke.
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North Korea Mobilises Missile – Threatens “Imminent” Nuclear War
04 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The global community watches with a growing level of unease as North Korea issued fresh threats on Thursday morning of nuclear war, saying “the moment of explosion is approaching fast.”
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Awkies: DSTV Broadcasts ‘Remembering Madiba 1918 – 2013’ Obituary Ad
03 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The saying goes, ‘if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.’ But in some cases preparation can lead to a FAIL, like when the Universal channel (channel 117) accidentally released a Nelson Mandeal obituary ad last night.
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City Of Cape Town Files For Urgent N1-N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project Interdict
03 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Tuesday the City of Cape Town said an urgent interdict application to put the Winelands toll project on hold will be heard next month in the Western Cape High Court. Brett Herron, the City of Cape Towns mayoral committee member for roads and transport said: The interdict application will be heard in the Western […]
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US Embassy Subtweets Egyptian Presidency With Jon Stewart Video – Twitter War Erupts
03 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The United States Embassy in Cairo has gained notoriety for being rather active on Twitter. And yesterday was no different, with the embassy taking a swipe at Egyptian President, Mohamamed Morsi with the weapon that is Jon Stewart’s satire. A US Embassy tweet linked to a Jon Stewart segment on the “Daily Show”, in which […]
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South African Troops Are Being Withdrawn From The Central African Republic
02 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In January of this year, 200 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops were deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR). Those 200 soliders faught over 3,000 rebels. Hundreds were killed, including 13 SANDF soldiers, before a truce was met. The killing of South African solidiers has been met with intense anger from citizens and political parties, alike. […]
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BREAKING: “Conscious” Mandela Back In Hospital – Zuma Asks For World To Pray – #prayformandela
28 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nelson Mandela was admitted into hospital around midnight last night for a lung infection. His spokesperson has confirmed that the former president is “conscious.” This from SKY News: The former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has been taken back to hospital suffering from a lung infection. President Jacob Zuma confirmed that the 94-year-old was […]
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BRICS Nations Give The Middle Finger To The World Bank – Plan To Start New Development Bank
27 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Brics nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are aiming to establish a new development bank during the annual conference which began yesterday in Durban. The leaders of each of the five developing countries will discuss bringing together foreign currency reserves to ward off balance of payments or currency crises. Martyn Davies, […]
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USA Thinks North Korea Will Collapse And Lose Control Of Its Nukes
27 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The United States believes that the collapse of the North Korean regime is far more likely to come to pass than a full scale attack by North Korea on either South Korea, or the USA. And that’s actually a slightly more terrifying scenario, because the tightly controlled regime would in all likelihood loose control of […]
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South Korean Newspaper Reports North Korean Diplomats Were Ordered To Sell Drugs On The Street
26 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a published report South Korean newspaper, Chosun Ilbo, North Korea ordered diplomats from a number of foreign embassies in North Korea to sell illegal drugs on the streets, or face expulsion. A defector who spoke to South Korean Intelligence said the diplomats were each sent out of North Korea with 20 kilograms of […]
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BBC Interviewer Calls Boris Johnson A “Nasty Piece Of Work” [VIDEO]
25 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson was interviewed on Saturday ahead of a BBC Two Documentary, “The Irresistable Rise” which will delve into the mayor’s past. Johnson is recognised for his successful handling of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Interviewed on the Andrew Mair Show, Johnson was asked about the quote that he made up when he was still a […]
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