Look, we may have dipped a little too deep into the internet on this one. Zach Curd took waking up to a new level earlier this month, when he asked his wife, Erin to klap him awake for 15 days in a row. Although the reasoning for the project remains unclear (perhaps it’s straight up […]
Pic by Mike Eloff. Around 06h00 this morning, an accident was reported at the Strand and Buitengracht Street intersection, leading to the road’s closure. But why did it take so long for police to clear the wreckage? What you didn’t know, is that this is a murder scene. According to officers on the scene, a […]
A Florida man, Jeffrey Bush, disappeared into a six metre deep sinkhole, which swallowed his bedroom over the weekend. Bush has been presumed dead after rescuers were unable to make contact with the man. And the search has been postponed until rescuers are able to evaluate the situation of the ground under Bush’s house. The house is […]
If you’re riding the Argus, take a look at this and try not to get excited. It’s a bicycle rack for a Vespa and is apparently “the ultimate accessory for participating in the Argus or riding next to the peloton with a backup bike.”
And legally, we might add. If you were waiting with bated breath for David Bowie’s new album, we have good news for you. The highly anticipated album titled The Next Day is now available for streaming on iTunes. This pre-release is available for a limited time only (which is annoyingly unspecified) but at least you can decide if […]
Google just nailed down the good will of an entire nation. Miriam Makeba, or “Mama Africa” as she was fondly known would be 81 years old today, and Google have honoured her with today’s doodle. An icon of South African musical prowess, and an important pop culture figurehead in the struggle against apartheid, Makeba’s citizenship […]
Henke Pistorius, father of alleged murderer and Olympic Gold Winner Oscar Pistorius, is blaming the ANC for violent crime in South Africa, which results in a large number of South African citizens carrying guns to protect themselves. It is reported that Oscar’s father, grandfather and uncles own 55 guns between them. South Africa has one of the […]
Baby cured of HIV. Cardinal apologises for sexual vibes. Queen in hospital. Rodman tells Obama to call Kim Jong Un. Private spacecraft docks with ISS. Granddaughters launch Mandela wine in US. Pistorius bill R1miilion so far.
We reported earlier that former golden boy, Oscar Pistorius, is on the cover on TIME magazine. Well if you want to see that full TIME magazine article, click headline..
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 […]
Pure Quality: “After four and a half intense and wonderful years as CEO of Groupon, I’ve decided that I’d like to spend more time with my family. Just kidding – I was fired today.” Read on:
Oh dear, Beijing isn’t looking too good.
Ryan Giggs is, arguably, one of the most naturally talented football players to grace the modern game. With an unrivalled mental strength, Giggs has skipped, turned, nutmegged and slotted his way through over 20 years of professional senior football, having burst onto the scene as something of a boy wonder for Manchester United in 1990. […]
Ever wondered why cyclists make you or your friends so completely mental on the road? How is it possible that such a small thing can send you into a bloody rage? Turns out it’s completely psychological. Read on…
Let’s be honest. Juggling on its own is near impossible, not to mention trying to solve a Rubik’s cube at the same time. If Sir Ravi The Juggler never does anything for the rest of his life, we think that would be okay. Because he just landed himself in the Boss Hall of Fame. [Source : […]
Still watching movies and series on your laptop to get the best quality? With the Sony 55″ EX630 you can transfer your shows to your new HD TV within seconds and watch in the best quality imaginable. Sony: View your favourite flicks with a Sony 55″ EX630 Series BRAVIA Full HD with Edge LED […]
Former drag queen and famed Chicago Bulls basketball player, Dennis “Worm” Rodman is in North Korea with the Harlem Globe Trotters, ostensibly at the invitation of one Kim Jong Un, AKA The Dear Leader. Kim has been a fan of Rodman and the Bulls since his childhood, when his father’s enthusiasm for the game rubbed […]
Ricky Gervais returns as David Brent in The Office. The Pope sends final tweet. Zuma says police footage is ‘horrific.’ Our biltong contains horse/kangaroo meat. NME Awards 2013. Scientists link rats’ brains.
We were discussing this the other day and wondering if it would reach these heights. TIME Magazine’s weekly covers have long shown the world’s topic du jour and this week is no different.
Do you love burgers? Have you ever eaten a burger that you would pay R5 000 for? No? Read on, and you might find a meat sandwich to convince you otherwise. 10. Named after the Italian composer, Rossini, this burger is music to your mouth. Found in San Francisco, Las Vegas and Saint Louis, the […]
The foot is constantly changing with every step. It’s a dynamic shape – it flexes and distorts. And PUMA Mobium Elite is a first generation adaptive running shoe. What the heck does that mean? Basically, if you’re wearing any one of the shoes in the Mobium range, your foot will be experiencing the same range […]
Oh boy. Oh boy, just breathe. A new armband uses the electrical activity in your muscles to let you wirelessly control digital devices. The new Myo wristband runs on electromyography techniques. Electric pulses that surge throughout your body when you move your muscles are sensed by the Myo, which sends corresponding commands to linked devices. Thalmic Labs co-founder […]
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.
A staggering R1,9 billion has been allocated over three years for the The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and MeerKAT radio telescope projects. That is a lot of money on a project that South Africans don’t understand. According to the Square Kilometre Array website, the SKA is not the average telescope system. Rather than filtering light waves […]
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 […]
Unites States millionaire, Dennis Tito is looking for a couple to send on a round trip to Mars in 2018. Tito reportedly paid £13 million in 2001 for a ticket to become the first private space tourist. The round trip to Mars will reportedly take 501 days, and project leaders are looking for a couple who have been […]
3D printing is revolutionizing everything, from robots to prosthetic hands. And now you can print your very own car. Jim Kor, the engineering brain behind Urbee 2, wants to make this dream of 3D printer assembly lines a reality. No sparks flying and heavy machinery, but a “warehouse of plastic-spraying printers”, churning out “light, cheap […]
This video, which was apparently uploaded on YouTube in January 2011 has resurfaced after it was posted to Facebook page yesterday at 10h45. Since the post, the video has garnered nearly 21 000 likes and 5 263 shares, no surprise when the videos main title has been variations of the quote “I’ll fucking smash your face in.” […]
Super Rugby is a tough school and over a season it’s not just the form players that will be included in the Bok team. It’s also the players that perform when the going gets tough and can consistently show that they are Springbok material. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the backline players that I’ve put on the radar
Throw cushions. People go mental over them, and they always will. Why? It’s a basic design principle – throw cushions afford you the opportunity to add a splash of colour to your place without you needing to repaint a whole frigging wall. And here’s another thing: everyone Instagrams, but the resolution doesn’t usually lend itself […]