A new survey was recently done of the global capital cities of finance, innovation and tourism. The report graded 26 metros from Stockholm to Santiago on business opportunities, culture, livability, and innovation. Johannesburg, the only African city on the list, came in at number 25 – basically beating only Mumbai.
Apple Replaces Google As World’s Most Valuable Brand – Apple is on a roll. Not content with becoming the biggest tech company in the world, the company has also ended Google’s four year reign as the world’s most valuable brand, according to a new study of global branding. And that’s not the only upset at […]
I’m lucky in that I am not told what album to review each month. I can choose. But this is a double-edged sword. Because life is short I generally try to review something that is actually enjoyable, rather than wasting time listening to music that drains me of the will to carry on and then […]
A Cuban cigar roller has set a new Guinness World Record with a super stogie — which is nearly as as long as a rugby field. The monster 82m cigar was hand-made by Castelar Cairo, also known as Cueto, who learned the tricks of the trade at just five-years-old. More pics and video inside.
Man, I’m not sure how to feel about this – I mean Naked News has been a thing worldwide for a while now, and it’s great that SA’s catching on to the idea of having attractive news anchors strip while letting you know what’s up on NASDAQ. Nevertheless, ultimately this is basically a way of subscribing to see folk naked on the internet.
Maybe some out there think that the whole “zombie” thing has become a bit passé, but they are, of course, wrong. Now the whole “vampire” thing, that’s passé. That is why when I saw this house, I felt obliged to share it with you, the good readers of 2oceansvibe. Welcome to the world’s first zombie-proof house, a cube of concrete that closes in on itself.
Reports over the weekend have claimed that UK journalist and newspaper Twitter feeds are possibly going to become regulated. In essence they’ll be brought under the regulation of the Press Complaints Commission later in the year. No doubt fingers will strike keypads aggressively in weeks to come, the fearless bunch that the UK press are.
The father of an American soldier held captive for the last two years in Afghanistan, has sought the help of Pakistan’s military via a heartfelt Youtube message. In this video, Bob Bergdahl directly addresses Pakistan’s Army Chief of Staff as well as the head of their country’s intelligence service. Also notice how he hasn’t cut his beard since his son’s capture as sign of support.
In case any of you missed the epic new MINI ad that has just hit TV screens around the world (came on during Carte Blanche last night) – check it out!
Because, as it happens, the gig is planned for October 8, which also happens to be Yom Kippur – the Jewish Day of Atonement. This of course means that observant Jews will be engaged in a 25-hour period of intensive fasting at roughly the same point that Chris Martin breathlessly proclaims his love for Africa from the stage.
Has the human species made any noticeable progress since that first unknown person picked up a sharp instrument and made a mark on a rock? Are we any better than our barbaric ancestors? Are the iPad, satellite television and fuel-injected engines signs that we can rightfully look back with conceit at the gloomy depths from whence we came? By what measure should we gauge our history and achievements? What should our flagpole be?
So hey, third time lucky and all. Paul McCartney, 69, is taking another shot at that whole ‘marriage’ thing with New York socialite Nancy Shevell, 51 – there’s still a nice two-decade gap there, so Paul still gets high fives, but it’s not a creepy two-decade gap. The two met at the Hamptons in ’07.
CocaCola turns 125 today, friends. “Nothing refreshes like CocaCola!”.
Indeed, except for cocaine, which put the Coca in CocaCola for the first thirty-odd years of production. Now you know.
Any statue or symbol of apartheid South Africa is cool, just not Verwoerd, says ANC spokesman Jackson Mthembu. He made the statement in response to the furore over the removal of the statue in the DA-controlled Midvaal municipality in Meyerton.
South African cricketing legend and loyal 2oceansvibe pundit, Herschelle Gibbs, has finally made the announcement about how you can win his man of the match medal he received for his magnificent 175 runs from 111 balls in the infamous one day international match between South Africa and Australia. The one where we scored 438. Details after the jump.
Supermodel Pulls In $45 Million – Gisele tops the annual list with an estimated earnings of $45 million. Heidi Klum comes in at number 2 with an estimated earnings of $20 million and Kate Moss earned an estimated $13.5 million which places her in the number 3 spot. SA’s own Candice Swanepoel came 10th with […]
Al Qaeda confirmed Osama bin Laden’s death on Friday and warned of retaliation. The announcement came via a statement posted on internet website forums commonly used by the militant group and reportedly warns that Americans’ “happiness will turn to sadness.”
Most of you would have caught the piece entitled Curio-Shop Afro-Motif Music: Who Will Rid Us Of This Sad Sight?, by 2oceansvibe colmnist, Sipho Hlongwane. Whilst the story was well read and received some commentary, it was only today that the article received a response from one of it’s main subjects, SA music act Gazelle. I […]
Jigga recently went gallivanting around Paris with his wife, Beyonce. Jay-Z’s penis, however, clearly felt a little left out and decided to join the festivities, as you’ll see from the pics inside. I just love Beyonce’s reaction in the photo where they are getting up from the table and she spots Jigga’s little finger pointing directly at her.
This is perhaps the most macabre crime story I’ve ever heard. A South Korean man was found dead, on a cross, wearing a crown of thorns. Although police had declined to release further details, the press in South Korea depicted the gruesome scene with the man wearing a crown of thorns, dressed only in his underpants.
You guys like water balloons, right? Look outside, of course you do. And slow-motion things are pretty swell. And it’s Friday. So click through, start your weekend right. Seriously though, this isn’t so much a bursting water balloon as an exploding water bed. They’re called red giants.
At approximately this time last week, Seth Rotherham, Bruce Good and I were taking in the Royal Wedding at the 2oceansvibe Media Compound when we noticed something odd. What was it? It was Princess Beatrice’s hat of course. SilverStreak has already alluded to its ridiculousness this morning. Now it’s become a Photoshop hit too.
Someone who is no longer alive wrote the blog post you are about to read. Derek Miller knew he was dying of cancer and wrote this to be published online after his death. It was posted two days ago, and while longer than a normal story on here, I urge you to read this. It’s one of the most deeply touching stories I’ve ever read.
One of the things the other Middleton siblings probably didn’t prepare for, was the leaking of naked party pics which were taken before their sister become the Queen of the world. The following pics have been doing the rounds on the internet, featuring James Middleton giving it a full rev. Click link – Warning: NSFW
We all have our lapses of judgment. But some of us make such horrendously poor decisions that one simply has to ask, “What were they on?” Every week we bring you three contenders in what can only be described as a battle of small wits. So with great pleasure we present this week’s three La Fee Absinthe-Minded Moment of the Week finalists. Inside we have Donald Trump, Princess Beatrice, and Sheryl Cwele. But who claims the prize for the most mindbogglingly foolish tomfoolery of the week? Click through to find out!
Brazil’s Supreme Court last night ruled unanimously that civil unions between same-sex couples were to be allowed – which is a big deal, what with Brazil being home to the world’s largest Roman Catholic population and all. The vote stopped short, however, of legalizing gay marriage.
I’ve been really intrigued by the whole Osama getting what was coming to him thing, as I’m sure you are. And chances are that you’ve also come across the photo of Obama and his national security team sitting in the Situation Room on Sunday. The image has been viewed over two million times on Flicker and has been re-published countless times on news websites worldwide. But just what are they all looking at?
‘Godfather’ Prequel By Mario Puzo Set To Become Book – Mario Puzo, who wrote the novel upon which the films were based and helped write the first two screenplays, had another Corleone story in his pocket, it turns out, tracing in more detail Vito’s rise through the 1920’s and 30’s New York mob scene. The […]
That is correct. We have a Jack Friday winner! The Princess Emma – Winning! We know who you are. Tomorrow, we’re coming for you, and we’re getting you on a yacht, and we can do it nice and easy-like, or the hard way. That’s all up to your boss. So employers of Cape Town. Ready […]
Loyal 2oceansvibe readers will be relatively well versed in terms of what it takes to pull off a flesh-revealing stunt in a race. Remember when Evan Price rode the Argus earlier this year in that Borat mankini? Alas, Brett Henderson hasn’t been as lucky. Mind you, he was effectively just long-distance streaking.