This just happened at the end of the 2012 Argus Cycle Tour. Click ‘Continue Reading to see the two videos. One from ahelicopter and one from the road.
It’s that time of the year again when thousands of lycra-clad cyclists descend on the Mother City for the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour. Capetonians, your road closures begin tomorrow, so here is what you need to be aware of.
I just browsed bet.co.za and looked at the Blues vs. Blues game this weekend. They’re giving some stunning odds on the first try scorer of the game. Check this out: While it’s surely within the realms of reason to suggest that the likes of Wynand Olivier (14 to 1), Rene Ranger (10 to 1) and […]
Five guys recently got shortlisted for a promotion at the Western Cape Department of Correctional Services. Only one of them was recommended for the job, but because he is White he won’t get it. Instead, these leaked internal memo’s show that the post will be advertised and the process followed repeatedly, until a suitable Black candidate can be found for the position.
Great news for people in Cape Town who like buying and wearing nice things and, perhaps feel like there aren’t enough places to do that: the swanky fashion brand Zara has just announced the opening of its Cape Town branch at the V&A Waterfont, scheduled for later this year.
As the #StopKONY juggernaut continues rampaging across the interwebs and social networks, some reporters have turned to Kony’s fellow Ugandans for comment on the video, and the Invisible Children organisation’s project to bring Joseph Kony to justice. Their opinions? Not positive.
Hey Doomsdayers, guess what? The world isn’t going to end in 2012, or any time soon for that matter. At least that’s according to a NASA astrophysicist, who I’d assume has a library that smells of rich mahogany and is filled with many leather-bound books, and also a degree in astrophysics.
An application by three ministers to have the decision of the Competition Tribunal set aside has been rejected by the Competition Appeals Court. This is a great step forward in getting Walmart to South Africa. The merger was approved by the Competition Tribunal last year.
For the first time ever, you’ll be able to watch every single Olympic event live, for free, without having to pirate it through some dodgy online stream. In fact, it’s actually a clever marketing ploy on the behalf of NBC, but still, it’s better than nothing.
Following on from the news that Albert de Wet’s track, “Bikin’ RSA” was initially sent to media as the official song of the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, and then sternly rejected by officials from the organisation, we suggest that bikers across the country rally around this song ahead of the big race […]
So it turns out that “The Jasonator” from that SMS and that Facebook page is actually the lead character from a new book. They tried to sneak that past us here at 2OV, but the readers were far too quick for it– they caught him out right away. He admitted this to me over twitter […]
Dove are ready to announce their shiny new brand ambassador for the Dove Men+Care range. We’ve kept a sharp eye on this one. I mean, we all love a clean, well groomed guy, but a brand ambassador for a minimal fuss, absolutely-does-the-job product like Dove Men+Care needs to be manly, too, you know? So who […]
That house where Macaulay Culkin got stranded over Christmas in that one movie back in 1990 was sold yesterday, according to real estate agency Coldwell Banker. Which means the buyers – a family new to Winnekta, Illinois – are already having to deal with tourists showing up daily and posing for photos with both hands clapped to their face.
How’s this for pretty sweet – Cape Town International Airport has been voted the best in Africa by the Airports Council International. Not too shabby, eh? I of course remember it from when it was still the humble DF Malan, but it’s nice to see that some progress has been made.
Another year, another tepid re-make. This time, Hollywood mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has teamed up with veteran director, Gore Verbinski, to revive the tale of Texas’ most mysterious hero, ‘The Lone Ranger’ for release in 2013. But wait, what the hell is that on Johnny Depp’s head?!
This week the world was shocked by the case of the road rage taxi driver in Bloemfontein. But who is the pedestrian this maniac struck twice with his vehicle before kicking him in the face? The guy’s name is Isaac Moalai, and the 52 year-old spoke on camera for the first time yesterday. Hear what he has to say after the jump.
Humans and animals don’t always get along. But on occasion one species helps the other out in a remarkable way. When it comes to dolphins, it’s often the animal coming to the rescue of the human, but in this dramatic video, it is beachgoers in Brazil who lend a hand to the dolphins. Heartwarming stuff.
Whitney Houston’s Will: Ex-husband Bobby Brown Doesn’t Get A Cent – Whitney Houston’s will and estate leave no room for confusion. Everything goes to a single heir: Bobbi Kristina Brown, 19, the late singer’s one and only child. And ex-husband Bobby Brown gets nothing. Hectique. [Chicago Tribune] Pittsburgh Shooter Killed In Exchange Of Gunfire With […]
Shani Krebs has been living in a (reportedly revolting) maximum security Thai prison called Bang Kwang Central – lovingly referred to by inmates as the ‘Bangkok Hilton’ – since before South Africa became a democracy. Krebs is the longest-serving farang or foreigner in the institution, for which he’s earned a rather tragic reputation. He’s at last been released and will soon return to the ‘new’ SA.
Riaan Cruywagen will release an autobiography at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival this year. It will be available in stores from April 2. The man who knows the news before the news happens, has enjoyed a prosperous 47 years in broadcasting, of which 37 were spent as an Afrikaans newsreader.
To mark International Women’s Day today, SlutWalk Founder Sonya Barnett has designed the Nude Revolutionary Calendar. Featuring topless Iranian woman, this move is both a middle finger to political Islam, as well as a fundraiser towards “supporting women’s rights and free expression.” This promotional video has just been released online.
This morning I taught you about mantyhose, rather unfortunately. Those are at least worn under jeans, mostly. Something much worse has been brought to our attention by a reader – Alpha Nail. You know, nail polish for the alpha male. I am absolutely horrified.
Yesterday, the internet was all about Invisible Children’s #stopKONY campaign and video, but while Americans get themselves into a froth about a country they don’t even know the location of, and a man they only know through rumours, we take a closer look at the organisation behind the hype. And as a number of commentators look closer, the cracks in Invisible Children’s premise, promises and their presentation become anything but invisible.
Our newer readers will probably not know about the TBG (Tall Blonde Guy). Or rather, they wouldn’t be aware of the name. Everyone has felt great moments of upliftment and sensational visions when in public – but perhaps didn’t know what to put it down to. Indeed, the TBG may well have been in the […]
Public art has always been part of who we are on this continent and in this country. The interconnectedness of the African “us” has often been impeded however, throwing people apart and far away from each other, creating a physical and psychic separation. Infecting the City is a small attempt at igniting this interconnectedness through […]
I’m not quite sure what to make of all of this and the best I can do is deliver it to you as I receive it. Most of you would have caught the article yesterday about an iPhone SMS chat, featuring a very thick-skinned individual, who signed off as “JB.” We don’t know much about […]
Grunge rock fans around the world have wet themselves at the news of eBay seller “taddoyal” placing an ad for ex-Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s one time tour van. The legendary van comes complete with hand-drawn murals, former registrations and engravings of band member’s names.
Earlier this week, 2oceansVibe reported that possible charges of fraud were to be brought against Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Zondwa Mandela. We can now confirm that charges have been laid against him, as well as an Aurora Empowerment Systems lawyer, who also happens to be a director of Velvet Sky Aviation.
If beautiful people wearing hardly anything, jumping around the beach is not your thing, then you will find this photo gallery a bloody nightmare. Thanks to PopYaCollar for doing the right thing and putting together this sensational photo gallery of the Cafe Caprice Volleyball Tournament. 2oceansvibe entered and didn’t win. Someone did win and I’m […]
After two rounds of 2012 Super Rugby action, who would have guessed that the Blues and Sharks would be winless and that the Highlanders and Chiefs would be heading up the New Zealand conference? That, you see, is the beauty of the Super 15 and as we head into Round Three, there are – once […]