Swype vs iPhone Swype could make typing easier on the iPhone – Swype, invented by the guys behind the T9 predictive text typing system, have come up with something pretty mind blowing. They’ve managed to get around the hassle of typing on a flast screen. ie. the number 1 gripe people have with iPhones (from […]
Some of you may not have received the memo regarding Monday. We call it the weather report and it was showing a reading of “stupid” for the whole day. It started off like this: And ended like this: With all sorts happening in between. To check out the shots from the day, check out the […]
There was great concern as to the reason behind the Nazi flags flying at the University of Cape Town this weekend. Many speculated that they were hoisted for some movie being shot in and around the Mother City. Not a bad reason – certainly better than the suggestion of there being a Nazi convention being […]
I must admit I’ve been dying to do Fantastic Racing for a while now and when Cape Town Tourism invited me to a day at Killarney (same place I did the Audi Advanced Driving Course the other day) racing around in single seater racing cars, well, I couldn’t resist! This is what I found upon […]
Photo of the dayGood times on the highway South Africa Tops Luxury Resort Hot-Spots List – You’ll be proud as punch when you follow this link and check out the pic of Cape point and the accompanying video, hailing South Africa and Cape town as one of the trendier places to go on holiday. No […]
2oceansvibe Character (The Barndog), Springbok rugby captain and global superhero, John Smit, is getting to grips with his new Twitter account, as we see him cross the two week mark. Well done, Barndog! With unique insight into a world others have little chance of experiencing, we are now blessed with such glorious tweets as this […]
We’ve covered the phenomenon of “ASS” flavoured foods on 2oceansvibe for quite some time ( see Spar’s ass rolls here, Pick n Pay’s parmalat ass here, Woolworths quiche ass here). I’m pleased to say that the acquired taste of ass in foods is spreading up the coast, having now hit the Spar in Hermanus. Excellent! […]
Was it a Nazi Convention? Perhaps some students buggering around? Or maybe someone was shooting a movie? Whatever the reason, there were Nazi flags raised at UCT this weekend and no-one knows why. Nazi flags spotted at U.C.T. Quite a vibe.. This, just a month after the Nazi garden gnomes outcry in Germany – involving […]
“Oasis of the Seas” The world’s largest cruise ship has arrived.. Oasis of the Seas: The world’s largest cruise ship has arrived – It towers 20 storeys over the waves and stretches 1,187ft from bow to stern. When you board, the most impressive aspect is probably the width of the ship – at 208ft, Oasis […]
No I’m not joking. It’s got Lily Allen on the cover and page 78 is all mine! Feel free to tear it out and rub it all over your body. God knows, you won’t be the first.. I’ve been doing it for days! Besides photos including that now iconic pic of me as a child, […]
Behati Prinsloo goofin’ around earlier this week in New York Citay Latest Victoria’s Secret Angel is Namibian born Behati Prinsloo – And she was discovered in Cape Town! Not bad, considering fellow Victoria’s Secret angel is Cape Town’s own Candice Swanepoel! [infdaily] Luxury4Less “VIP Shopping Club” Gets Into Summer with more silly discounts, including 45% […]
You might recall the article we published the other day entitled “CAPE TOWN COMPANY SCAMS BRITISH JOBSEEKERS” which detailed an alleged online job seeker recruitment scam at the hands of a company by the name of Darnell International. As mentioned in the article, it is “alleged” and very much one person’s views and it was […]
Do you ever watch “Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis?” You don’t? You should. Are you sure you don’t? Did you not even watch the one I gave you the other day with Charlize Theron? Come on, man! Anyway, there is a new one with the host of The Tonight Show, Conan O-Brien (as the […]
Sometimes the prizes are so big on 2oceansvibe that you don’t believe it’s true. That’s fair enough – I pinch myself on a daily basis. And so did our latest winner Nicola Duncan (along with list creator – yours truly) when she found herself at Canal Walk last week, claiming her thirty grand’s worth of […]
I thank God every year for the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate – a place where I can truly be myself in the comfort of like-minded people who understand the difference between being classy and being clever. A place where I feel protected from the riff-raff and can discuss the latest issue of Vanity Fair with those […]
Zombieland is a rough place to grow old in alright – especially if you don’t know the fundamental rules of survival. Sure, you know how to do CPR, but in the event of a zombie apocalypse, you’d be wise to at least skim through the most important ones… that is, if don’t want to lose […]
A lot of people are finding this spoof ad hilarious so I thought I would post it here in an attempt to slow down the excessive overly excited emails I’m receiving with subject lines including, “BRILLIANT” and “YOU’LL LOVE THIS!” It is to do with the guy (Ras Dumisani) who sang the national anthem before […]
Besides mothers bringing their sick children up to me to be healed, along with the usual models and hipsters looking for a slap-snap-and-fisty, I also get a lot of compliments. You know, out on the street. “God, Seth, you’re so awesome!” “Hey, thanks my china..” “Nice shoes, Seth!” “Hey, shot, Leeroy!” [followed by slap, snap […]
Trailer for Tom Fords new film “A Single Man” Tom Ford’s Directorial Debut – How could Ford, who had pulled off one of the greatest fashion reinventions in history with Gucci possibly do it again, in a totally new and notoriously difficult medium such as film. Most people regarded Ford’s move into film as a […]
Well they can keep going the angle that they’re heading because Cosmo have pleased me NO-END over the past few days. It was just last week that I found myself perched in the front row at the Cosmopolitan Swimwear Party & Fashion Show (that link includes photos), and now (just last weekend) they go and […]
You might recall the complete mess that was the singing of our national anthem during the Springbok’s game against France on Friday. Well you will be pleased to know that our embassy in France has responded.. Here it is – from the South African Government’s website, in the “International Relations & Cooperation” section. Tsunami’s, Xenophobia, […]
Victoria’s Secret Bra Claims To Boost Bust Two Sizes – This latest spot was directed by Michael Bay (Transformers/The Rock/Bad Boys). The Angels featured in the above video are Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie whiteley Huntington, Doutzen Kroes and our very own Candice Swanepoel. Follow link for making of and more info [chrisrawlinson] […]
Ipod plugs in on the right hand side – as seen above Looks pretty cool, hey? A bit “big,” you say? Sure, it’s large, but look at the amount of SOUND you’re getting!! CLICK HERE for the Wall of Sound Experience! [thanks jonty]
This is supermodel Doutzen Kroes in a recent secret Victoria’s Secret shoot in St. Barth on October 29. Doutzen Kroes in St. Bath Click image for hi-res What does that picture tell you? That’s right – it tells you that starving models do not appeal to us. No, no they don’t. In fact, they […]
South africa Furious Over Joke Anthem – South Africa’s rugby team has accused France of “disrespecting” their country’s national anthem at the start of Friday’s test match in Toulouse. The vice-captain of the Springboks called the rendition a “joke” after the singer forgot some of the lyrics and struggled to hit the high notes. [bbc] […]
So, Joost is releasing a book and everyone’s upset. I don’t get it? I also don’t get why SuperSport gave him the boot? Sure, he cocked up. (Pun intended.) Sure, he’s now capitalising on it. Sure, he’s climbing the SA fame-and-riches ladder and has probably just pipped Steve Hofmeyer from the 16th spot… But keep […]
Step aside, vuvuzela! Can you believe this? The boys who brought you the “Kika Sack” have added to the fun with this stunning new piece of fun – the “Kika Stick!” They’re ALL the RAGE! I’ve just ordered 100 of the things! You get them branded with your company’s logo. WHAT an incredible “marketing opportunity!” […]
Dubai, from the sky What Will Come Of Brand Dubai? – Much has been said about the state of Dubai since its lightning speed of development almost ground to a halt, thanks to the global financial crisis. What, everyone is wondering, will come of Brand Dubai? The Cool Hunter Platinum team has visited Dubai regularly […]
Welcome to this week’s 2oceansvibe Show, brought to you by NoMU – eat. drink. live. And WHAT an occasion it is! Who would have thought that Helen Zille would accept the offer of being a 2oceansvibe Weather Girl? My goodness, what a surprise! Although, in all fairness, the allure of joining an exclusive club which […]
Sorry, I beg your pardon, did you say that you’ve “seen it all?” This, sent in by Warren H: NOW you’ve “seen it all” Surely it wouldn’t be great if that thing hit a big bump? More importantly, did he think no-one would see him? Check out these pics and you’ll find that the cops […]