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UPDATED: ANC March Turns To Riot In Cape Town CBD [PICS + VIDEOS]
30 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 110 Comments
Reports are breaking all over Twitter that an ANC march to the provincial legislature in Wale Street has turned violent, resulting the the looting of shops and the stoning of informal traders. Protesters are branching into the streets adjacent to St George’s Mall, and police are firing rubber bullets in a bid to control the […]
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Cape Town Nails Top 3 Spot In Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best Cities Guide
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Cape Town has been ranked the third best city to visit in the world in the 2014 Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best In Travel guide, behind Trinidad (Cuba) and Paris (France). Check out Lonely Planet’s opinion of Kaapstad, and the rest of the contenders after the jump
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Jeff Bridges Partied In Obs This Weekend At A R20 Cover Charge ‘Jol’ [VIDEO]
28 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The thing I love about Jeff Bridges is he comes across like The Dude, even when he’s not in character. I mean, surely The Dude would have been spotted in Observatory, at a reggae jol, rather than in Hollywood star mode when in Cape Town? That’s what Jeff did. ‘Cos he’s cool..
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These Pics Shot Outside Of Hermanus Will Blow Your Mind [GALLERY]
25 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Guys, have you ever heard of Walker Bay? It is an absolutely stunning stretch of Coast between Hermanus and Gansbaai (Stanford’s sort of in the middle of it) in the Cape. Local photographer, Hugh-Daniel Grobler got in touch with us to share his shots. They will absolutely blow your mind.
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I Kid You Not: They’re Making A New Baywatch In Cape Town, Starring Dolph Lundgren [VIDEO]
23 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We cannot actually believe this – it’s almost too good. The creator of Baywatch is making a rescue-style show in Cape Town, except this time, instead of the Hoff in trunks, we have the Dolph in a FIREMAN’S COSTUME. It’s. Too. Great.
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Do You Remember The Arcade Game ‘Wonder Boy?’ Watch This [VIDEO]
21 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
I was flipping through the games available on our brand new (but old school) arcade game we’ve had installed at the Woodstock Exchange. Apart from the likes of Double Dragon and Street Fighter, my mind was blown when I checked this..
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Cape Town Is Very Definitely Getting A New Skate Park
18 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A while ago, Cape Town had the prestige of winning the competition to be the World Design Capital for 2014. And since then, residents have been racking their brains to try and figure out what exactly that means. Will we be building an entirely new city? Will some art kids pop up and wrap Cape Town’s trees in some sort of colourful material? The jury was well and truly out. Until now.
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Tragic Photo Captures Life On The Streets Of Cape Town
16 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We have been sent in this picture taken today on the streets of Woodstock, showing a child in a pram, left in the care of a man who is passed out on the pavement.
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The Comprehensive Rundown Of Parking & Transit Info For The Rihanna Gig
16 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Joburg has already had their taste of Rihanna, and now it’s Cape Town’s turn. And if you’ve been in Cape Town long enough, you’ll realise just how much impact a huge gig such as this will have on the roads around the stadium. With that in mind, here’s a few tips on how to get in and get out as smoothly as possible.
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Attention Capetonians: Enjoy Free Parking In The CBD Today
14 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
That’s right, friends. Vistors to the CBD will enjoy free parking today in the normally paid-for spots, owing to a parking marshall strike. The free parking will be available for as long as the strike continues, so you better run those errands while the going’s good.
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Awesome: Life In The Heart Of Cape Town’s Central City [INFOGRAPHIC]
11 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Several months ago, the Central City Improvement District (CCID) conducted the Central City Residential Survey, polling over 200 residents of Cape Town’s CBD. They’ve released the results of the survey in part as a fairly awesome infographic, which you should check out right now.
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Send Us A Photo Of You In A Bar And We’ll Give You A Bottle Of Jack Daniel’s – These Are The Winners So Far
07 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We said we would give away a bottle of Jack Daniel’s for every bar you tell us that stocks the premium ‘Gentleman Jack.’ You’re coming along very nicely..
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Get R90 Off Your First Uber Car Ride – Use This Code – iv7f8
04 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I used Uber for the first time last night. It’s mindblowing. You download the app, store your credit card details (once) and next thing you’re watching the car (black Merc) heading towards you on the map. In a word, it’s ridiculous.
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Oh Yes! Check Out These Spring Specials For The Librisa Spa At The Mount Nelson
03 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
So you’ve packed on a few during winter and you’re panicky about heading into summer looking the way you do. I don’t blame you. While you work on reducing your carb intake, how about getting some panel beating done?
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Afternoon Treat: Please Enjoy Today’s Daily Sun Headline [PIC]
03 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
This was roped to the traffic light on the corner of Strand and Adderley in Cape Town this morning. There you go. Just enjoy that. I’d love to know what the story behind that one is. Anyone care to have a go at guessing the scenario behind that headline in the comments section?
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FACT: Send Us A Photo Of You In A Bar And We’ll Give You A Bottle Of Jack Daniel’s – Here’s How
01 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’re struggling to find Gentleman Jack in Cape Town and, because it’s Seth’s favourite strain of Jack, we’re willing to give you a bottle for every bar/restaurant you tell us about that stocks the beautiful nectar. That’s how much it means to us. Click through to see how.
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Free Public WiFi Launches In Green Point
18 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Free unlimited public WiFi is now available at St Andrew’s Square on the border of De Waterkant and Green Point. If you’re wondering where that is, it’s the small park next to the Church on the corner of Somerset and Chiappini. We have the Green Point City Improvement District (GPCID) and the City of Cape Town to […]
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If You’re Blowing Cash On Firewood Instead On Having It Delivered, You’re A Fool – Here’s Why
12 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’ve got one of those glass-door cast-iron fireplaces at The Residence, and I’ve been spending a small fortune on wood from the shops. Not anymore. Now I get it delivered – for less..
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These Guys Will Do Every Handyman Thing You Need. They’ll Even Get The Raw Materials #nobrainer
11 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
At 2oceansvibe we listen to our partners. That’s why we used Homefixers, who we found on Ledula.com. Homefixers can do anything from hanging blinds to building dry walls and impressing your wife.
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Stop Everything: Here Is The Full-Length Street Fighter Arcade Game Documentary [Video]
03 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Anyone between the age of 25 and 45 (and a few either side) will be very excited about this. They’ve actually gone and made a documentary about Street Fighter, the absolute classic arcade fighter game. Check it out – it’s glorious..
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This Is How Bad Today’s Cape Town Flooding Is [GALLERY]
28 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
These pics were recently sent in by a 2oceansviber caught in today’s flooding. ‘Ell, but it’s wet hey?
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Footage Surfaces Of Gang Shootout In Manenberg [VIDEO]
21 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A brave resident popped their head about their wall to film this street shootout between gangs in Manenberg, earlier this week. Manenberg has fallen under the political and media spotlight recently, with drug-related gang violence spiralling out of control in the Cape Town township. [Source : YouTube]
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Hosting An Event But Don’t Have Furniture? Try Attica – We Use Them All The Time
19 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The cool thing about Attica is they have a nice, neat and tidy website which showcases all of their awesome gear. Including lounging ‘island,’ sofas, chairs, ottomans, cubes and cocktail tables. And it’s larny stuff for massively competitive prices. Better than the rubbish you find on gumtree. Check it out.
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There’s a Stark Naked Man Walking Northbound On The Cape Town M5 [PIC]
16 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The man was seen strolling along the yellow lane of the M5 highway, near Ottery, at around 08:00 on Thursday, the Cape Argus reported.
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It’s Here: Episode 10 Of The FOBLO Bulletin Drops [VIDEO]
07 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
After a one week hiatus, the FOBLO Bulletin has returned. Did you love it? Did you? Let us know. FOBLO Bulletin presenter, Anne Hirsch co-hosts the Rhys Woods show on 2oceasnvibe Radio. If you missed last week’s bulletin, check out the “related posts” list on the right over there. There you go. [Source: YouTube] Disclaimer: Please note […]
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Kidnapped Cape Town Teen Escapes On Bree Street
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A Cape Town teen was forcibly taken from her home in Grassy Park on Monday morning and put in the back of a bakkie. The teenager said: “I was going to school and busy closing the front door when someone attacked me from behind. The person tried to suffocate me, but I fought back.”
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UCT Student Falls To Her Death From Kimberley Hotel Balcony During 21st
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
UCT drama student, Rosa Carlyle-Mitchell fell to her death on Sunday night while celebrating her 21st birthday party with friends and family at the Kimberley Hotel on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant in the Cape Town CBD.
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This Week’s FOBLO Bulletin Has A Go At Whale Cottage [VIDEO]
24 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Well this will get you through to lunch time a little quicker! The ninth episode of Oliver Hermanus’ FOBLO (“fear of being left out”) Bulletin has dropped. This week the bulletin takes aim at the Cape Town internet institution that is Whale Cottage.
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Cape Town Police Captain Arrested For Rape
22 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
According to The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), a police captain was arrested in Worcester on Friday for allegedly raping a woman in his official SAPS vehicle in June of this year. Spokesperson Moses Dlamini said: The complainant alleges that on 20 June at about 23.30 she was raped by the suspect who was driving […]
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Hot And Fresh: This Week’s FOBLO Bulletin Nails JP Smith [VIDEO]
18 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Welcome to Thursday! The eighth episode of Oliver Hermanus’ FOBLO (“fear of being left out”) Bulletin has dropped. The hipster guide was a particular treat. And the JP Smith Nazi accent.
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