Britain will stop giving aid to 16 countries after a major review found that they were no longer in poverty. Some of these countries have really been freeloading it seems, India for one can afford a frigging space program, but they’re still happy to take aid?!
On the Andrew scale of brilliance this rates a 987.2. On the pages pages that follow you can listen to brief clips of every number one song listed up to 2011.
I guess this is the future’s MacBook photobooth? Using a 3-D printer and a Microsoft Kinect, folks can get small, low-resolution 3-D sculptures of themselves printed, as displayed at the snappily titled Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction Conference last week.
In what is being described as a miracle, a Pretoria man has survived being shot 17 times.
How do you like them apples, Fiddy?
“You ask me if I have a God complex. Let me tell you something: I am God” should be Charlie Sheen’s new mantra after his first TV sit-down interview since he lashed out at Two and a Half Men’s producer last week. Looks like raking in $1.25 million per episode has really gone to his head.
He shrugged off his recent antics as “epic, epic behaviour.”
Yes, this is EXACTLY the course you need. You enjoy taking pics and you want to get better. You keep on telling people that you would like to improve, but just haven’t found the right course. Here it is, my friend – just look at the title – “University of Cape Town (UCT) Digital Photography […]
It’s basically what everyone’s wanted for most of their lives – a radio show which let’s you tweet a message with your song request. Then it gets played live on air and the DJ reads out your name and whatever ‘shout-out’ you might want to give. It’s too easy! Send your request to @2ovfm and […]
There has been a lot of talk around town about this new MTV reality show they’re filming, called Clifton Shores – and, in particular, the promotional trailer. The trailer was available on YouTube for some time and we received emails confirming that it had vanished. Not to fear, we’ve managed to locate it. Follow the […]
Here is a behind the scenes video from one of Bigsky Productions’ shoots which took place out in Worcester…..ya I said it, Worcester! Thats pronounced VOES-TER! Don’t be shy to roll that “R.” Its not quite Cape Town but pretty damn close. Check it out after the jump.
Most of you will remember the hilarious Airwaves ‘That’s A Bit Extreme” viral videos (here, here and here) that were doing the rounds. But the smoking hot team of angels (Candy Apple and Joy Rider) and McHugeLarge himself, took things to the next level with a competition, giving the public an opportunity to give someone […]
Not only did this guy survive both World Wars and a POW camp, but he also lived to see the age of 110. Now that deserves a salute!
It’s no secret that the Eastern Cape is suffering from one of the most devastating droughts in recent times. Jacki Bilsbury from the Walmer area had a laugh when she read a local newspaper article about pool water theft. She’s not laughing now.
A couple of benches in New Zealand were altered to imprint advertising for Superette short shorts on the back of people’s thighs. This is creepy on a couple of levels, but I’m mostly curious as to how somebody could get the back of their thighs stamped with words and not notice.
While I may not have agreed with all the Oscar winners, I certainly can’t argue with the prizes dished out at the Golden Rasberry Awards on Saturday night (Razzies for short). The Razzies, for those of you out of the loop, honour the worst films of the year, giving the likes of ‘Sex and the City 2’ and ‘The Last Airbender’ their chance to shine.
Hundreds of skinny jeans walked around the CTICC on Saturday evening for the MK Awards – a first for Cape Town. But not everyone who attended thought it was awesome. Quote of the week: “Somewhere Jack Parow cannot be thinking that this mess was quite piele.”
The turmoil in the Middle East has done damage to the fragile oil price, and last week saw a more than 10 percent increase in the price per barrel. As a result we have seen petrol prices increase this month, and March will be no different. The Spanish are being productive about things though, we could learn from them.
Actors re-enact Scabir Shaik’s alleged assault of a female journalist Schabir Shaik Accused Of Throttling And Slapping Female Journalist – The Democratic Alliance on Sunday called for a full investigation into convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik’s alleged assault of a journalist on a golf course in Durban. The KwaZulu-Natal journalist was expected to open a case of […]
What’s in my bag? Free songs by Dans Dans Lisa, P.H.Fat, and The Lottery Tickets. Step inside.
Blokes on the Couch, brought to you by 2oceansvibe Radio, is the only real way to listen to sports commentary. This weekend’s round of public service will cover three Super15 games over the course Friday and Saturday, the details and previews of which are after the jump.
For those of you working in the digital journalism industry, it’s time to shine and get your hands on some bucks from Google! Google recently awarded media watchdog IPI (International Press Institute) with nearly R20 million as part of a new project to support digital journalism initiatives in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
It’s called “Dare to Win”. And you can win, if you have just the slightest smidgeon of creativity and originality. So here’s the vibe. First off, become a member of MWEB’s Facebook Fan Page. Once you’ve done that, it’s as simple as writing on the wall exactly what you have always wanted to do or […]
Well it’s Friday, so I thought we’d head over to the ridiculous side of life.
Meet Neil Lansing, a 33 year-old man from Florida, who hid 30 items of contraband in his rectum.
It’s Friday, and you need to look at this. Korean designer Eungi Kim assembled a horse-shaped bike frame for the Seoul Cycle Design Competiton and I can’t tell if I hate it or not. It’s horse-shaped, so I approve inherently, but it’s just one rung below the penny farthing on the hipster scale.
Local photographer, Lee Casalena, has taken a stunning night-time panoramic shot of Cape Town from the lower peak of Lions Head. The shot is fully interactive, and features the usual breathtaking view of the mountain, the City Bowl, the lights of the flats and Northern Suburbs, Table Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay.
The giant has realised a gap in the market with this new feature it’s adding to the existing structural layout of the site. Like you’d click on the left toolbar to access news or images, soon you’ll search for a recipe based on quite specific criteria. Even real chefs are amped.
You guys remember all that hoo-ha over Gervais’ Golden Globes bit? It was pretty great. In all likelihood, that’s why the Oscars are being hosted by similarly scathing comedians, Anne Hathaway and James Franco. Sweetheart that he is, Gervais has offered them some free material, “in case they have a few minutes to fill.”
If you have not watched “The Hangover” then there is something wrong with you, as it’s one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen and I have very good taste. Thankfully the producers of “The Hangover” have seen it fit for us to be granted a new Hangover movie, aptly entitled “The Hangover 2”. Here’s the first sneak peak.
Popped into Giovanni’s last night to grab some snackaroos, following an epic evening at Cape Town’s Design Indaba (loved the MINI stand – which let’s you design your own MINI). So La Muse and I picked up some cold meats and salads, as you do, and headed to the counter to pay. Lo and behold, […]
Never mind Libya, the biggest story this week has been Justin Bieber’s hair. And yesterday things got even more exciting (if you’re a tween), when the pop culture deity decided to donate a lock of his mane to another famous lesbian, Ellen DeGeneres. She then did what any other sensible person would do when receiving such a prized gift, she put it on eBay.
Natalie Portman Stars In New Dior Commercial – Black Swan star Natalie Portman features in a new TV ad for Christian Dior’s Miss Dior Chérie fragrance. Again directed by Sofia Coppola, this latest installment for the scent shows the Oscar nominee as her most French self, dressing up in Dior (bien sûr), lounging around a […]