You need a new car and you’ve wanted a MINI for quite some time. But you thought it might be out of reach, right? Wrong. Drop me an email at editor@2oceansvibe.com with the subject “Hook me up with a MINI” and I will personally ensure you can make use of this never-to-be-repeated offer.
Throughout his life, Steve Jobs was renowned for his perfectionist tendencies, so it’s no surprise that his yacht, Venus, was built to the same specifications. The unique, self-designed yacht recently made its first public appearance in the Dutch city of Aalsmeer.
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 […]
Our two teams have been facing off in the ultimate test of endurance, and there’s already been plenty of action in the first three days of the race! The contestants have made it through over 1 000km’s of challenges between Port Elizabeth and Bloemfontein, and there’s much more to come over the next few days. […]
A new entry has just made its way onto the three most watched YouTube videos of all time list. And what else could it be other than Psy’s Gangnam Style? Since being uploaded on 15 July this year, the music video has been watched more than 532 million times!
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.
Last week Friday it was controversially announced that funding for the families of the Marikana shooting was to be withdrawn, as no basis in law existed for it. Justice Minister Jeff Radebe announced this morning that this decision has now been reversed, and the regulations amended.
Well-aged rockers Bon Jovi will be touring South Africa next year in May. Tickets are available already, details inside.
A video posted online by extremists shows burkha-clad women being trained to fight by terrorists in the Russian Republic of Chechnya. The film can be seen below, and sees the women being taught how to wield Kalashnikov assault rifles, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and sniper rifles with deadly results.
For most people, when a gun is pointed at them, and the car they are in has been hijacked, will quietly, whimpering softly, kak themselves. Not five-year-old Angie Lombard of Pretoria. This tiny bad-ass simply gave the criminal a good telling off.
We’re Mac fans, here at 2oceansvibe and we know that anyone out there with a PC is only counting the days until they ‘switch.’ Until then we still want to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. So read on to get Windows 8 for only R599 (delivered). You save R1,400.
Movember is now only a few days away and everyone is preparing their upper lip for majestic growth. True to form, local parody kings, Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues, have weighed in on the issue with a brilliant new single.
‘Frankenstorm’ about to his US. WP wins Currie Cup. Springbok side announced. Gary Glitter arrested. Apple Puts Samsung notice on website. Boris Johnson takes his gap. Rupert Murdoch handles customer service via Twitter. Tom Cruise keeps the faith.
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.
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 […]
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.
I have made jokes about Spier in the past. It’s not hard. They have cheetahs and more tourists than you can shake a stick at. The jokes have never been that fair. So I thought I should visit again, to recalibrate my idea of Spier.
Frank Sinatra requested to be buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, which he was (it’s true – read on). It’s no wonder Jack Daniel’s has launched this special edition premium whisky, as a tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Click for one more story about Frank and his love for Jack Daniel’s. According to Luxuo: […]
There’s no denying that a Lamborghini is a highly desirable motor car – especially the über-sexy 2012 Aventador. Some people will do anything to get one, even at the high price of R3,75 million. Spending all that cash may leave you a little broke, so much so that you can’t pay your tickets.
If you haven’t caught the fact that Red Bull has released a facemelting range of Special Edition flavours (cranberry, lime, and blueberry), then welcome to October. Consider yourself up to speed. What you need to know, however, is that you can, in the space of one small tweet, help bring fame and glory to your city, […]
The latest inductee to the 2oceansvibe Boss Hall Of Fame is none other than a beer downing boss, but, the boss might not want to replicate his achievement with the “world’s strongest beer”.
Sharks coach John Plumtree says that Western Province labeling the hosts as favourites for this Saturday’s Currie Cup final is nonsense. Really? The Western Province team selected for the final has six players that are still eligible for the U21 team (including the whole front row), has an average age of 23 and finished third […]
It’s man and woman versus machine versus bicycle in the Continental Tyres ultimate sporting challenge, and it kicks TODAY! The Run2Stop Challenge pits two teams of South African sporting personalities against one another as they face off in the ultimate test of endurance. The contestants will battle it out on two separate routes combining running, […]
I’m sure by now we’ve all seen someone open a bottle of beer with their teeth, or worse, some other bodily orifice. Not satisfied with the current state of affairs, however, this guy decided to take it to the next level.
You may remember the story of Josef Frizl, the crazy Austrian who locked up his daughter in the basement. He was eventually caught out by the police, and will be spending the rest of his natural life in jail. He now wants a divorce from his marriage of 52 years, claiming his wife has failed to visit him.
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.
On Wednesday, Diddy was involved in a car crash outside the Beverly Hills hotel in California. The rapper’s chauffeur-driven Cadillac Escalade was crushed in an accident with a Lexus RX vehicle. The impact left the front of his car crushed and undriveable. The windscreen was also smashed and the airbags all activated.
Following a month long trip to Europe (getting married along the way), Seth Rotherham will be back on air this morning with his co-host Bruce Good for their 10am to 1pm show, brought to you by Jack Daniels. Click ‘Tune In’ button top right of your screen.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s life and marriage (twice!) is the stuff of legend. We were quite taken-aback at these recent extracts from his diaries, which reveal the time they had in the Kruger National Park and Johannesburg.
Land of the free, home of the complete nut-cases. A 28-year-old New York City police officer was arrested this week by the FBI and charged with “conspiracy to kidnap, cook, and eat” nearly one hundred women including his girlfriend.