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This Is The Mid Year Springbok Training Squad
22 May 2013 by silverstreak / 1 Comment
A squad of 38 has been announced for the Springbok training squad ahead of the Inbound Tour during the winter months. This is what you need to know about this training squad before you exclaim in alarm over the exclusion of your favourite player
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Judge Rules In Carl Pistorius’ Culpable Homicide Case
21 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Carl Pistorius (brother of OP) hugged his legal council in an outpouring of emotion following a ruling by Magistrate Buks du Plessis of the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court that he be acquitted of culpable homicide chargers
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Your Afternoon Listening Is Taken Care Of – Courtesy Of The Bailey Schneider Show
20 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
If you haven’t yet dipped your toe into the pleasurable experience of positive vibes of the Bailey Schneider Show every afternoon on 2oceansvibe Radio from 14h00 to 15h00, then it isn’t too late to start. “She’s the girl with the golden voice and infectious laugh.” Having been named after “Bailey”, a radio presenter character in [...]
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Meanwhile In South Africa – How To Down Brandy Like A Boss [VIDEO]
17 May 2013 by silverstreak / 8 Comments
Welcome to to “Speedball”, a small pub in the Northern Cape (South Africa) town of Kathu, where grown men down bottles of brandy in mere seconds.
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Gone To Join His Uncle In The Furniture Business – M&G Editor Nic Dawes Resigns
17 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Highly respected editor of the Mail & Guardian, Nic Dawes announced his resignation from the Mail & Guardian today. Dawes will step down from the investigative paper in September to to join the Hindustan Times in New Delhi as Chief Content and Editorial Officer, ending a nine year stint at the M&G.
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Exclusive Interview With Drunk Elephant Man: “It’s A Good Thing The Video Got Out” – Full Interview Here
15 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Professional game ranger, Brian Masters has been on the receiving end of a lot of hate mail after a video of him charging an elephant bull was posted to YouTube earlier this month. Masters spoke to 2oceansvibe Radio about where he goes from here
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It’s Kicking Off Again – Shots Fired At Marikana
15 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
The Mail & Guardian is reporting that six shots have been fired at Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, while striking miners gathered for a meeting.
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The Drunk Elephant Man Will Be Live On 2oceansvibe Radio This Afternoon – Ask Him Anything
15 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Brian Thomas Masters has been receiving a lot of hate mail after a video of him was posted on YouTube earlier this month. Masters, completely intoxicated, chases and taunts a fully grown elephant, with the support and cheers of his friends. He’ll be on air this afternoon at 15h30 to talk about “the incident”.
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[UPDATED] Shocking Cell Phone Video Footage Captures Diplomat’s Security Guards Manhandling Cyclist [VIDEO]
13 May 2013 by silverstreak / 18 Comments
A video published to YouTube on Sunday shows a cyclist being wrestled to the ground by three men who appear to be “blue light” VIP security guards. Blue light transportation is typically reserved for cabinet ministers and diplomatic envoys.
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Please Enjoy ‘Just Josie’ – Your Weekday Lunch Hour Lifesaver
13 May 2013 by silverstreak / 2 Comments
Meet Josie: friend collector, tune selector and all round nice girl. She holds down the 12h00 to 14h00 slot, Mondays to Thursdays on 2oceansvibe Radio.
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Win A Trip To Thailand Worth 65 Big Ones [COMPETITION]
12 May 2013 by silverstreak / 1 Comment
It’s customary practice for the launch of a website to involve a competition or two to amp up the buzz, but Diggit.co.za, that rad student portal that we told you about last week is almost being a little bit naughty. This prize – these prizes, rather – are almost too excellent. Almost. Which makes them straight [...]
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Buried For 17 Days – Survivor Pulled From Collapsed Factory [VIDEO]
10 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
In a startling story of survival, a woman has been pulled alive from the rubble of a factory collapse in Bangladesh which claimed the lives of over 1,000 people. The survivor, Reshma Begum clung to life by eating biscuits scrounged from the backpacks of her dead colleagues who lay nearby.
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Local Tech News Site, MyBroadband, Asks Users To “Find The White Name” When Registering
09 May 2013 by silverstreak / 51 Comments
Local technology industry and consumer news website, MyBroadband is home to a thriving user forum which is incredibly popular with hundreds of thousands of readers, even if the user registration form asks users to pick out the “white name” as a security measure during registration.
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We’re Giving Away 2 Justin Bieber Tickets At 2PM – Click Through For Details [COMPETITION]
09 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
The time is almost at hand for Johannesburg Beliebers, young and old, to swoon over the manchild at his live performance at the FNB Stadium on Sunday 12 May 2013. Of course, tickets for the gig sold out faster than you can say “I abandoned by adorable pet monkey at an airport”. But wait, today [...]
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Alex Ferguson Has Announced His Retirement: Read His Statement Here
08 May 2013 by silverstreak / 2 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson will be retiring from football management at the end of the current English football season, his 27th in charge of Manchester United. Under his tenure, United racked up 13 league titles, two Champions Leagues, the Cup Winners’ Cup, five FA Cups and four League Cups. Ferguson, who will remain at the club as [...]
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Stellenbosch University Rated “Top University” In South Africa
06 May 2013 by silverstreak / 3 Comments
In a development certain to end multiple romantic relationships across the Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch University has been ranked the top university in South Africa, dislodging the University Of Cape Town from its long held number one position. But does this have anything to do with academics?
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Make Your Weekend Plans Now – The Elgin Wine Fest Is Where It’s At
02 May 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Elgin, it’s a beautiful place. Like a scene from a Blake poem, it’s all dew drops, unpasteurised cheese and wood fires, fresh fruit and good wine. Which makes it’s the perfect place to host a wine festival.
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This Greatest Springbok Tries Collector’s Edition DVD Is Up For Grabs [COMPETITION]
30 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / 7 Comments
An exciting new collector’s edition of the most spectacular tries that have been scored over the last two decades in Springbok rugby is available on DVD for all Bok fans. And you can win a copy, right here
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The Not So Healthy Reality Of Fruit Juice [INFOGRAPHIC]
30 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / 1 Comment
Fruit juice is the healthy option, right? Of course it is. Or is it? This infographic goes so far as to call fruit juice the “evil twin” of fizzy soft drinks. Check out how fruit juice could be wreaking havoc on your health.
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Richard Hammond Will Join May And Clarkson For Durban’s Top Gear Fest
30 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
Richard Hammond has re-arranged his schedule, and will be joining James May and Jeremy Clarkson at this year’s Top Gear Festival, at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Tech Report – How To Get To Inbox Zero
25 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / 3 Comments
Inbox zero is an almost-mythical technological Nirvana that we all strive for. Seeing as most of us make a living out of the information in our inbox, a stress free life really does mean a big fat zero. Seth explores how to get there.
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Your Afternoon Television Training: “Derek” By Ricky Gervais [VIDEO]
24 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / No Comments
It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on an ongoing Ricky Gervais project, and while having been around for a few months already, we’ve decided to take this opportunity to let you know that Derek, by Ricky Gervais exists. And your life would be poorer without it.
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Watch This Troop Of Baboons Systematically Trash An Entire Home [VIDEO]
24 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / 2 Comments
2oceansviber, Howard James Fyvie got in touch to share this video of a flange (best collective noun, ever) of baboons methodically wrecking a lovely coastal home in Betty’s Bay. It’s mental, and a little bit scary.
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Warm Up For The Metallica Gig With Every James Hetfield “Yeah!”, Ever [AUDIO]
24 Apr 2013 by silverstreak / 2 Comments
Metallica frontman, James Hetfield has one of the most distinctive vocal sounds in rock music, and he’s managed to weave his cry of “Yeah!” almost every Metallica song ever recorded. In the spirit of tonight’s Cape Town gig, we give you a compilation of every James Hetfield, “Yeah!”, ever.
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