Dozens of men were protesting in Hillbrow, Johannesburg this morning – chanting slogans such as “say no to men abuse.” They claim that they are doing this in a bid to seek protection from their abusive wives, who beat them at home on regular occasions.
To be honest, I’ve never really followed any of the other olympic torch relays, but this year’s one has been pretty awesome. Kids are trying to steal it, a man with a jetpack is flying with it, and stormtroopers are getting to carry it.
When was the last time you ventured to KwaZulu-Natal’s Midlands? Regardless of provincial loyalties or preferences, you can’t deny that it’s a stunning part of the world, and we are lucky to count it as part of the country. If you’ve never had the pleasure of wandering along the famous Midlands Meander, let me paint […]
Following years of speculation and rumour about his sexuality, world-renowned CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper has revealed that he is a gay man in an eloquent and honest e-mail to his friend and contemporary, Daily Beast political writer, Andrew Sullivan. Click through for further details and to read the full e-mail.
That’s right, beautiful angels – Wednesday night is all about you at the Mount Nelson Planet Bar. The guys should probably be there too, if they know what’s good for them. But they won’t be getting a complimentary gin cocktail when they arrive – that’s just for the girls. What’s more, this vibe is carrying […]
Mad Bob is on his way to Singapore yet again, for what has been described by one of his aides as a routine medical checkup. The president’s faith in his own country’s healthcare system aside, is the 88 year-old on the way out?
The seaside town of Pringle Bay in the Western Cape is outraged at a National Geographic documentary that used food to lure baboons to a specially modified and fully furnished cottage in the area. The cottage is part of the Cape Hangklip Hotel, and the television series, Big Baboon House, raises ethical questions.
A UK man yesterday smashed up an entire cell phone shop in Manchester because they would not give him a refund. Ripping phones from the walls, letting off a fire extinguisher, this guy went all the way. Check him raging against the machine after the jump.
A man has been arrested after his wife was killed with a homemade gun in Springs on the East Rand. The gun was fabricated from legal firearm material, elastic bands, and an iron nail. This is a terrible story, and you have to feel sorry for this guy, but a homemade gun? Really?
Murdoch Calls Scientology ‘Very Weird Cult’ On Twitter – Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter to lash out at the Church of Scientology and Tom Cruise following the announcement of the actor’s divorce. In a series of tweets Sunday, the 81-year-old News Corp. boss classified Scientology as “a very weird cult” and called actor Tom Cruise the […]
Since Shaun Dewberry filed his report, 2oceansvibe Media has called for an independent audit of NetDynamix figures which were served to us. That audit has been completed by MyBroadband editor, Rudolph Muller and the figures have been released. Due to gross inconsistencies between these audited figures and those given to us in the past by NetDynamix, we […]
More worrying news from the climate change front. Scientists have said that even if deep emissions cuts lower global average temperatures, sea levels will continue to rise over the next couple of hundred years.
Following a nasty and expensive divorce last year, Tiger Woods is now preparing to move into his new bachelor pad in Florida. He recently posted pics of his lavish new abode and, even at a glance, it’s safe to say his “bachelor pad” would easily fall into the same category as Tony Stark’s. Click through for pics of his new mansion.
The ANC policy conference came to a close this weekend, and what better way to do it than with a good old-fashioned fist fight? A few members of the North West delegation of the ANC got into a bit of an altercation on the final day, and things kinda escalated from there.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the regulator of all providers of financial services in the UK, has today confirmed that Barclays was definitely not acting alone, nor was this an isolated case in the authorities’ probe of banks rigging a key interbank interest rate.
iHome brings you the most affordable AirPlay speaker in South Africa: the iHome iW2 Airplay Wireless Stereo Speaker System. This portable speaker plays and charges your iPhone or iPod via USB port, with a cable included. Enjoy streaming music wirelessly from iTunes, your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch via Wi-Fi. It’s built-in with SRS TruBass […]
This past weekend, pilot Gianfranco Cicogna Mozzoni died in front of thousands of people at the Klersdorp Air Show. This shocking footage taken the moment it happened, includes some of the crowd reactions, and can be seen inside. Please note that this might be upsetting to sensitive viewers.
Forget the Hawks, we need an exorcist to fight crime in South Africa, although in my opinion, I think the Ghostbusters would do an admirable job. North West human settlements and public safety MEC Nono Maloyi said on Saturday that “Satan has declared war on the people of South Africa.”
Last week, a young American graduate student who was leading a tour at the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, Nelspruit, was pulled into the chimps’ enclosure by two alpha males after entering a restricted area. He was brutally assaulted and suffered multiple injuries that left him in critical condition fighting for his life.
You’ve heard about Jack Honey, haven’t you? You’d be doing yourself a serious injustice if you hadn’t. Now, there’s always a good story behind every bottle of Jack, and it goes without saying that’s no different when it comes to Jack Honey. Only, there’s a bee keeper this time. A master bee keeper, who naturally […]
The number 33 must obviously mean something in Scientology. After the announcement of the Tom/Katie split over the weekend, an astute fan noticed that all of Tom Cruises’ wives left him when they were 33. Coincidence, or is there somethings scientological we might be missing?
Entries are now open for an epic Friday on 6 July in Cape Town and Joburg – that’s right gang, this time we’re spreading the love! We’ve always felt that life was too short for a five-day workweek. Much like the folks at the Jack Daniel Distillery, who celebrate Fridays with an age old tradition […]
I watched this on SKY News this weekend and was truly shaken by it. A millionaire in the states is in court for burning down his own house for insurance purposes. Then, as they tell him he is guilty, he clearly puts something in his mouth and 7 minutes later he collapses and dies. It’s […]
Talking and texting while driving is somewhat of a cultural phenomenon in South Africa. There are those that are law abiding, but there are also those that don’t seem to care, and throw caution to the wind. But now Capetonians will face a R5 000 fine, and have their phone confiscated for a day for transgressing the law, it was reported in the Cape Times this morning.
Can you believe it has been 15 years since Mike Tyson had a taste of Evander Holyfield’s ear!? Always one to stir the pot a bit, Tyson decided to weigh-in on Holyfield’s new BBQ sauce. He tweeted: “Holyfield’s ear would’ve been much better with his new BBQ sauce.” Check out Holyfield’s reply inside!
Miss SA Caught In Nude Picture Scandal – Reigning Miss South Africa Melinda Bam and the pageant owners, South International, became the subject of much speculation when it was announced earlier that she would not be taking part in the Miss World competition. Guess why? [channel24] Spain Wins Euro Cup – Call them what you like: […]
It is with great pride and excitement that 2oceansvibe Media – in particular 2oceansvibe Radio – can now announce a strategic collaboration with South Africa’s #1 news source, News24. The relationship between Media24 and 2oceansvibe Media has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, with both news sources often sharing articles, links […]
In more news to terrify you, the US Army has released photographs depicting their new laser-guided lightning gun blowing up a car. They’re calling it the Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) because it’s important to make the ability to call down lightning with a laser pointer sound safe.
In a classic case of defeating the point so badly that the point goes into the corner and cries for its mommy, recent protests around Cape Town – usually focused on service delivery – have destroyed R2 millon worth of city property, the city has revealed.
You think your parallel parking skills are pretty legit, right? And besides, how hard can it be to park a Mini Cooper after all? Prepare to hang your head in shame, thanks to this Chinese master wheelman named Han Yue.