A Green Point hotel which acts as the landlord for ZAR nightclub, owned by ex-convict Kenny Kunene, has filed for their liquidation. Kenny Kunene, who also happens to be a good friend of Oscar Pistorius, claims the hotel ‘fooled’ them with regards to their liquor license.
Some places hold specials. Others hold special events. The EighteenHundred Grill Room is one such place, and what with it perched beneath my beloved residence, the Cape Royale Hotel, I’ve been known to nip in there more regularly than not. They’re laying on the special treatment this winter with a Tapas and Jazz series, happening […]
Yawn.. It’s not altogether surprising that the Cape Royale hotel has nailed another World Luxury Hotel award – they are, after all, a 2oceansvibe Partner and winning awards for excellence is pretty much standard around here. And I’m not talking about the standards the hotel has set when it comes to “boutique fully-serviced hotel’ living, […]
Cape Town’s Westin Grand Hotel Blacklisted by the United States US Blacklists “Westin Grand” Hotel In Cape Town – A five-star Cape Town hotel has been blacklisted by the US consulate in the city after allegations of “multiple theft reports” from US officials staying there. The hotel, the Westin Grand, is next to the Cape […]
We’re pretty blown away by the response to the “Seth Song” we’ve been playing fairly regularly, over at 2oceansvibe Radio. It’s not only a damn funny tune, but I tell you what – it’s got the heads bopping too! Apparently The Assembly lost their minds to it last Saturday! The guys behind the tune are […]
Professional Crook, Jackie Selebi, Leaves Court After Being Sentenced To 15 Years In Jail Jackie Selebi Gets 15 Years Behind Bars – Opposition parties have welcomed the 15-year jail sentence handed down to former police national commissioner Jackie Selebi on Tuesday. Selebi was found guilty on charges of corruption for accepting money from convicted drug […]
Pilot Ejects Before Jet Crashes & Explodes – This reminds me of when Goose died. Maverick and Goose had to eject when their plane went into a “flat spin.” Only Goose ejected into the cockpit canopy and was killed immediately. The pilot of the plane in the video above was very lucky to survive, as […]
Famke vs Penelope In The 2010 World Cup Final Famke Janssen Takes On Penelope Cruz In The 2010 World Cup Final – We said goodbye to Germany last night as they were conquered by The Red Fury in Durban. They will have to work harder on their Vorsprung Durch technique before the next World Cup. […]
“Taf” from Sketchbooktrails contacted me about doing an oil painting of yours truly. I had never had an “oil” done of me and was more than flattered by the gesture – especially since she said she was also doing one of Goldfish (The Blonde and Baby Jesus) “Sure thing,” I told her. “Do I have […]
All protocol was relaxed as we granted one photographer and virtual-tour expert (Panascape) unprecedented access to my suite at the Cape Royale hotel. As it is my primary residence, you can imagine what intimate never-seen-before details were caught on camera. The virtual tour itself let’s you cruise around the Cape Royale hotel (spinning 360 degrees […]
You see that building in the foreground? In front of the stadium? The Cape Royale Hotel and SKY BAR That’s the Cape Royale hotel. That’s where I live. On the roof is the world famous “SKY BAR” and pool deck. And guess what – they’re hosting premium World Cup viewing LIVE everyday. Yes, I know. […]
Cape Town’s Giant Vuvuzela Check out some more killer WC action photos at boston Tickets Available For England Game – Tickets for next Friday’s game in Cape Town are in great demand and we’ve managed to find a whole bunch for you. The 5-Star Cape Royale hotel (my primary residence – directly opposite the stadium) […]
You can only imagine the zone you can get into, listening to some vinyl, with a joint in one hand and your new iPad in the other – on the day that Google Maps goes live with “Google Street View” for Cape Town. My God, I have traipsed every square inch of this city, all […]
Ok gang, seriously – we need your help! As you know, the Cape Royale hotel has been my primary residence for over a year now. It is part and parcel of the vibe and, as with all things part and parcel of the vibe, they get our full support at all times. Because if it […]
As part of our comprehensive World Cup information offering (check out our earlier “incredibly useful WC games Powerpoint presentation” here) we have now managed to secure you even more valuable information about how your life will be effected, come mid-June. This, courtesy of the Cape Town Partnership: “Traffic will be affected on match days […]
Look, I’m certainly not distraught at being “stuck” in Provence for the next month, but I am somewhat “irked” that I am missing out on the winter specials going on at my primary residence, the Cape Royale hotel! In particular, at1800 Restaurant and Equinox spa! So I thought I better pop them up here for […]
I just got my latest issue of Car Magazine in the post and spotted the all-new Jaguar XJ on the cover. Jeepers, but that is a beauty! The Cape Royale has been driving me around in the XF which has been an absolute dream, but I must say I wouldn’t mind an upgrade, if there’s […]
By now you will be well aware of the fact that I am seldom lured from my salubrious surroundings. Ubiquitous annual jaunts to south of France, LA and the med notwithstanding, tearing myself away from The Safe House and the majesty of Cape Town is not an activity I enter into lightly. Hence a trip […]
Basically, you can get a glass of bubbly, a facial, a manicure, a pedicure or massage and valet parking, for roughly the same price as you get a sandwich from Melissa’s! That’s how the Equinox Spa at my primary residence, the Cape Royale hotel, is rolling at the moment. Personally I’ve had close on 500 […]
I was always amazed that the band LIVE had a song which made use of the Xhosa dialect. But, in hindsight, it’s not that amazing. After all it did appear on their album Throwing Copper which came out in 1994 – the same year Nelson Mandela became president. So it was probably a tribute to […]
Well I suggest you do – because there is something of a surprise waiting for you on board. That’s right, my lover – over 100,000 copies of the Mango Airlines in-flight magazine, “Juice,” have been printed and they are yours to keep! Why would you care about the Mango Airlines in-flight magazine? Let me show […]
You will recall the other day we mobilised the troops and asked you to head through to Food24 and vote for Lee Ann and Kirsten in the “Hot Chef” competition. This is the vibe we went for: Oh my goodness look at this! Kirsten and Lee Ann, our little spunks from Miss K Food Cafe […]
I checked out Jack Parow this weekend at the Ultimate-X games on Saturday. It was so sick. There were millions upon millions of skate rats and BMX bandits everywhere! The Cape Royale concierge dropped us off in the Jaguar. and we blended RIGHT in – thanks to my Wolverine T-shirt! Instant respect in any skate-park […]
Wonderful individual we have here before us. One Michael Carroll, of Norfolk, UK, won 9.7 million Pounds in a European lottery. The former dustman blew the lot, since the 2002 windfall. It’s a stunning path of destruction which ended with Michael currently putting his mansion on the market to scrape up some change – for […]
Is this REALLY news? I would be celebrating and popping the champagne, if the news came as a surprise. But it doesn’t. I mean, is it wrong to expect these kind of accolades from 2oceansvibe brands and sponsors? Are we not perhaps numbed by the success of the associated brands and advertisers and people on […]
Oh my goodness look at this! Kirsten and Lee Ann, our little spunks from Miss K Food Cafe in Green Point (next to our primary residence, The Cape Royale) are up for an important accolade! It’s the News24 Sizzling Hot Chefs competition, and 2oceansvibe is 100% behind them! Seriously gang, you know how the vibe […]
For those of you who don’t know, 1800° is the premier grill room located at my primary residence, the prestigious Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Residence in the heart of Cape Town’s trendy Green Point. 1800 Restaurant Doesn’t mess around when it comes to steaks They offer a range of succulent signature steaks, delectable meat […]
Roger Federer stands next to Australian Open loser, Andy Murray Federer 16, Murray 0 – That is the current grand slam scoreboard between Roger Federer and Andy Murray, after Federer dispatched the Scot in Sunday’s Australian Open tennis final. But I thought this was Andy’s year? Lift him. Lift him high. Then disappear when he […]
Please, dear God, do not see this as the start of a trend. We do NOT post lost dog ads on 2oceansvibe. But I just thought the rareness of receiving a lost dog ad in my inbox would be enough reason for this “one-off.” It’s very “niche,” don’t you think? And I am SO niche […]
In November I alerted you about the Seth Rotherham feature in the ELLE Magazine. I didn’t publish it in full on these pages, as the magazine was still in circulation. It is now off the shelves and has coincidentally become one of their most successful issues ever. Weird.. especially with that issue of YOU Magazine […]