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Cape Town Crazy

KALK BAY FISHERFOLK – BEWARE THE LURKING DANGER

28.07.2010

About three hours ago a Kalk Bay fishermen walked into the e.tv Studios foyer off Kloof Street, and demanded to see the News Editor of e.tv.

Surprisingly, the arb fisherman was denied access to the ed by security.

And then…And then he lost his temper.

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“CAPE TOWN IS THE FUTURE” – ACCORDING TO AN AUSSIE JOURNO

8.07.2010

My dad sent me this article from the Australian online publication, Crikey.

Quite an interesting take and a must read for all! Personally I was taken by the quote, “Cape Town Is the Future.” It took me back to a few years ago when I attended the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The crowd in the stadium (The MCG, if I’m not mistaken) were made to practice a song before they switched live over to TV. the end of the chorus went, “Melbourne, the city of the future, the envy of the world.”

Confident, as all good Ozzies are! But now, suddenly, we have an Aussie handing over that mantle to us!

But it wasn’t all complimentary, as you will see..

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Camps Bay Beach – Cape Town
(source)

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YOLANDI VI$$ER PLAYS IT ICE COLD..

5.07.2010

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The smaller half of Die Antwoord’s vocal duo, Yolandi Vi$$er, has just klapped Hollywood in the hol, ek se.

She was approached by some corporate naaiers who tjooned her to play the main betty in a movie-film version of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

Moreover, my pedigree chums, the film is to be directed by David Fincher, the oke who churned out the masterpieces Fight Club and Seven.

Yolandi, who can often be seen pootling around Oranjezicht in her running shoes, said…

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THE LONG AWAITED CAFE CAPRICE SOCCER BABES CALENDAR IS BORN

23.06.2010

Aah yes, finally! The de facto home of Cape Town’s cool, Café Caprice is loved by a band of loyal fans from locals to international stars and sportsmen, and its unique events and initiatives never fail to impress, with the Soccer Babes Calendar shoot being no exception.

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1 X angel

After gathering up some of the country’s finest female specimens to represent the various soccer super teams visiting our country, a model shoot was staged at Café Caprice, choreographed by Brandnew Marketing in order to create a sexy 2010/11 desktop calendar.

The shoot was held in the upstairs section of the venue, in conjunction with a party throughout the rest of the café, which drew a crowd of epic proportion.

I popped in and noticed one of the angels was misbehaving. She agreed that a hiding was in order.

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I know it looks like I’m overdoing it, but she was being naughty. Not that she seemed to mind..

Cafe Caprice desktop calendar which will be available for download from www.cafecaprice.co.za from 1 July, with a limited number printed for VIP’s.

x



  

GRAND DADDY HOTEL DROPS THE BALL – AGAIN

22.06.2010

Remember the “alleged” tale of the Grand Daddy Valet who stole a customer vehicle and rolled it 70 kilometres away in Blue Downs?

The Grand Daddy Hotel left a comment on that story. Let’s enjoy it with our morning coffee:

A response to this post from the Grand Daddy:

It is regrettably true that this incident took place. One of our (now ex)staff illegally (and silently) took a guest’s car home to get a change of clothes. The car in question was a Mini Cooper but it is not the one pictured in the blog post – the damages in that picture are a somewhat exaggerated version of the real damage. The staff member has been arrested and criminally charged and the Grand Daddy’s insurers are currently dealing with the situation in order to settle with the car owner.

Okay so, this happened, and Grand Daddy admit the illegality of their staff’s (and therefore their own) actions. Also, the police happen to agree that the valet committed a crime. So this thing is pretty clear cut. Grand Daddy will sort the owner of the car out, right?

Sadly, not all hotels have service at the heart of their business model.

On Friday I got a somewhat troubling email from Rosanne Turner, the owner of the jacked Mini Cooper S, some of which is posted here.

Rosanne picks up with the tragic narrative the day after her car was wrecked by a Grand Daddy employee. As Black Beard would say, “Woe betide thee not to listen, for tharrr be lessons!”

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BREAKING NEWS – ITALIAN RESTAURANT ON FIRE, ITALY NOT SO MUCH

15.06.2010

Mario’s, a popular Italian restaurant on Main Road in Green Point is on fire, and not in the positive, figurative kind of way.

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A VIRTUAL TOUR OF SETH’S CAPE ROYALE PENTHOUSE..

14.06.2010

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 up AND down in every room), with “hotspots” which allow you access to the next room – ultimately leading you up to my private penthouse..

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The Cape Royale lobby – after you click to open the front door

Above is a screenshot from the actual page you can go to for your own mind-blowing virtual tour. You will notice not only the purple icon in the top left portion of the picture (allowing you to “jump” to the next inter-leading room) but also action icons beneath the main image, letting you move around the current room; up, down, left, right- zooming in and out.

Zooming in and out comes in quite handy – especially when you make your way from the lobby, into the elevator and through to my suite. Once you get there, I’d advise you to pop into the bedroom, as I have a bit of a surprise for you..

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And don’t even get me started on the bathroom.

No, I’m serious – there is a bubble bath shot.. Let alone the lingerie shot taken in the kitchen..

There are also incredible vistas of the mother city, taken from the Sky Bar and pool deck, as well as from my balcony, showing never-seen-before footage of the World Cup Stadium in all her glory, at night.

The genius who made this for me also managed to add hotspots to all the various 2oceansvibe brands which are always found dotted around my life. This allows you to follow-up on those brands, should you wish, simply by clicking the green icons dotted around the virtual tour.

So do yourself a favour and check out this INCREDIBLE virtual tour of the penthouse at my primary residence – The Cape Royale Hotel.

CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL TOUR



  

THE WHEEL OF EXCELLENCE

10.06.2010

Green Point is ramping up the killer World Cup vibes.

Most of us frenzied Capetonian vibers will already know this, but those of you from outta-town will most definitely appreciate this vibe.

You know the London Eye? Well…

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CLIFTON IN 1900

9.06.2010

A 2oceansviber sent me a PDF of what must be the most comprehensive pack of old Cape Town photos ever. We’ve all seen those shots from the 50’s and 60’s, but it’s not often you see shots from 1900!

Check out Clifton:

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Clifton, Cape Town – circa 1900

Pretty sick, hey?

There are literally HUNDREDS more!

Follow link to get the PDF.

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“ALSO WE TEND TO SMOKE SOME OF THE GREEN” – AWESOME NEW GUMTREE AD!

9.06.2010

Much like the hilarities found on Craiglist classifieds websites around the world, our very own online classifieds website, Gumtree, has been known to give us the odd corker from time to time.

Take this ad, for example:

Hello,

So firstly; this room is only available for a female. Sorry guys; it’s already two of us and an extra dude is asking for too much…

Hmmm, about the place… Huge apartment found on Barrack Street, in the heart of the CBD, with wooden floors and high ceilings. Lovely open living room with big windows, modern fully equipped kitchen. Front door leads right out onto the street.

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About the room: So it’s pretty small, and it is lacking some privacy- as seen in the picture, the one side of the room is open. That side is where the stairs leading to and from the front door are found, so don’t worry, no one can sneak in while climbing the stairs. Plus, just hang a curtain/sheet and it should be kind of all good. BUT the size and lack of privacy is the reason for such a low low price. In fact, the R2000 rent a month includes all utilities, as well as premium DSTV (No internet. Also, 1 month security deposit will be required.) It comes with a bed (the bedspring box isn’t in the picture) as well as a bedside table. Closet space; hmmm… might have to make a plan.

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Sidenotes: It is currently my roommate and myself living here. He is a 21 year old film student and I am a 25 year old working professional. We’re both laid back, tidy, social, outgoing. Technically it is a non-smoking apartment. However, we already smoke near the windows, but we still don’t want to over do it. Hence, we are looking for someone who doesn’t ‘really’ smoke cigarettes (as long as you’re not a chain smoker, in which case you could always just step outside), but is cool with other’s that do. Also, we tend to smoke some of the green, so if you’re not cool with this, well, I guess it wasn’t meant to be…

But wait, there is more (it gets even more awesome as he continues to smoke his very obvious joint)..

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BECOME A FAN OF CAPE TOWN AND MAKE SOME GEES!

8.06.2010

The FIFA 2010 World Cup™ kicks off this week and it is clear that soccer fever has hit Cape Town. With the sound of vuvuzela’s throughout the city and every second car dressed with flags and mirror socks, it’s easy to see that Cape Town is ready to welcome the world.

Cape Town Tourism has launched a Facebook Fan Page for those who love Cape Town to stay up to date with all the news, what’s on and places to see in Cape Town, click here to become a fan and write on the wall, post a photo or just see what the other 60,000 fans have to say about Cape Town!

Why?

Because Cape Town is awesome – that’s why..



  

SUPER ULTRA-HIGH-DEF IMAGE OF NEWLANDS RUGBY GROUND – FIND YOURSELF IN THE CROWD!

28.05.2010

Were you there on the day they shot this? Or maybe your girlfriend was, with another guy? Or maybe your boyfriend said he was using his spare season ticket to take a friend. Which friend exactly did he take?

Not that we should turn this into something sinister! It’s just completely amazing technology they are using here. Usually when you zoom into a pic, the closer you zoom, the more blurred it gets. Not this time! This one just gets clearer and clearer.

Allowing you to zoom in from this:

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TO THIS! :

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Howz our boy’s face, staring at that angel’s toned backside?

Hilarious! There are SO many spicy things you can find, as you scope the crowd. And you can zoom in even further than that!

Maybe YOU can have a look around and your own little moments. People picking their nose. People kissing. People pervng. People stealing. So many possibilities..

Leave a comment at the end of the article and let us know what it is and where to look!

Wanna see how and where to do it?

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COMPETITION: OH SNAP!

4.05.2010

Morning boys and girls. By golly, do we have some fun for you this morning.

Ever been the victim of camera theft? Ever thought a retrieved photo of your sun burnt gluteus maximus might pave the way for you recovering your camera?

Well, you can think it now.

We got this email from a truly good Samaritan named Andrew.

Dear 2oceansvibe,

Last week I realised I had lost my camera’s battery charger, and after pricing a replacement charger at R800, I decided to buy a replacement camera (and charger) on gumtree for R1000. The “deal” happened at my work reception, and a work colleague ragged me hard about buying a “stolen camera”. The whole office got involved and we decided to retrieve the deleted photos from the memory card at our local photo store.The suspense built as we waited, and when the photos came back…The people in the photos looked nothing like the foreign student who had sold the camera to me. He didn’t feature at all! There was however a photo taken in a bathroom mirror of a few friends comparing their bikini/baggies sun burn lines after a day on the beach.

Being racked with self righteous guilt I really feel that if we could find the authentic owner of these tan lines, and therefore the camera, all could be happily restored to their owner and my guilt avoided. I propose that we ask for submissions of the same photo(as proof)! If we can’t find the right girls then just give it to the best photo.

What do you think?

We think you’re a genius, Andrew.

Is THIS your photo…?

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2OCEANSVIBE CLOSES IN 389 DAYS

27.04.2010
Are YOU ready?

If you’ve been toying with the idea of defaulting on your home loan or joining a Russian acrobat troupe for a while now, go for it. Last week, students on UCT’s upper campus were the victims of random and ferocious pamphlet bombings by people wearing “May 21, 2011” T-shirts.

Naturally lured in by the promise of a party or free stuff, the students stood no chance.

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THE 2OCEANSVIBE PARTY YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

16.02.2010

Aaah yeah, that’s right… it’s all happening on MARCH 19!

You know the party is going to be big when the venue was chosen specifically for its size – so as to accommodate the sheer number of people!

What am I talking, you ask? Oh nothing, just “THE VIBE” – a party in Camps Bay brought to you by 2oceansvibe and Marina’s Little Black Book. Everybody will be there, trust me. All the rock stars. All the schlebs. All the jocks. All the schmodels. All the geeks. All the TV stars. All the film stars. All the party people.

The whole vibe and nothing but the vibe, so help me God!

And that includes South Africa’s HOTTEST party DJ’s on the scene at the moment – THE WEDDING DJ’s will be taking this party into the stratosphere!

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CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET
Get there soon – tickets are limited!

For those of you who have never heard of the Wedding DJ’s (pffft!) do yourself a favour and ask your friends about them. You have NEVER had more fun than at a party with these guys playing. Seriously, just ask someone. Do it – they’ll back me up 100% And it’s not weird doof-doof trance/whatever music – it’s the stuff you LOVE. Get-up-and-party music!

It’s gonna be off the chain! Be there and I promise you will never forget it.

CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR TICKET

Get there soon – tickets are limited!

x



  

LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT GETS NAMED AND SHAMED ON INTERNET – INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS AND PRIVATE DETAILS

7.01.2010

A new website, by the name of www.stephaniekohler.co.za has gone viral in South Africa’s Twitter universe. From what initially like someone’s own personal webpage, the person to which the domain name refers, “Stephanie Kohler,” has nothing to do with the website whatsoever, other than being the target of an online attack. Retribution for alleged fraudulent activity would seem to be the reason for the smear campaign.

The front page packs a punch and is written, sarcastically, in the first person. Kicking off with a friendly “Hi There!” under what is understood to be a picture of this person, Stephanie Kohler.

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Please note image has been distorted for use on 2oceansvibe
CLICK HERE to see website and full clear picture

The website goes on to detail previous dealings with the website’s subject, Stephanie Kohler, mentioning a number of incidents where clients were misled and allegedly had their money stolen. Apparently the clients (presumably the creators of the website) paid her (Stephanie Kohler) for a trip, but she neglected to pay the money to the hotel they were going to be staying at. This resulted in the clients arriving at their destination with no-one having heard of them.

Research into the website’s WHOIS information reveals the owner (supposed creator of the website) is a gentleman by the name of Saul Kropman.

The website first rose to prominence on Tuesday the 5th of Jan when the web address was tweeted by SA Twitter user @saulkza (that must be Saul).

This was the tweet:

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With over 1,000 “followers” on his Twitter account, it wasn’t long before the tweet was “re-tweeted” over and over again, eventually going viral.

Further research into Saul’s other online concerns included the discovery of his blog The Outlet, as well as the massively popular weekly online podcast, The Digital Edge. It is not known if Saul will be using the power of his podcast to further broadcast his reservations about the woman in question.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out, I think you would agree. So head on through to www.stephaniekohler.co.za and decide for yourself. You’ll notice the website goes even further and displays her phone numbers and email addresses, as well as scanned images of all of her company documents, with ID number etc. Combined with accusations including the “issuing of fake airline tickets,” it really is something to behold.

We tried to contact the subject of the attack for comment and she has not returned our emails.

Perhaps you’ve had any similar experiences that you would like to discuss?

They say that there are two sides to every story, so you should feel free to use the comments section below to express yourself. With the World Cup coming to SA in only a few months, any allegations of travel fraud and the like are a concern to all South Africans and should be urgently and fairly discussed, in an open online forum.

God bless.

[thanks frans]



  

JOHN SMIT STALKED BY LUKE WATSON NUTS AT BOOK SIGNING

21.12.2009

Springbok captain, John Smit, is currently on a whirlwind book signing tour of South Africa. From Margate to Canal Walk, fans are arriving in their droves, just to get a glimpse of the global superhero and, God willing, an autograph.

Not that one should expect complete support at these events, as we witness this adorable group of people with a lot of time on their hands.

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Bless..

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Shame..

With promises to appear at every one of his Western Cape book signings, the one woman in the group was overheard taking Smit to task over the content in the book. In particular the section where she claims he referred to Luke Watson as “cancer.”

“No, no,” replied the Springbok Captain, “I said his conduct and presence within the squad was eating away at it… like a cancer. I said there was a ‘cancerous effect’”

The woman quipped, “but how can you as a Springbok captain publicly slate another Spprngbok?”

He dismissed the comment with, “if you read the whole book, you would have noticed the section where I actually commended him about some other things. I have remained truthful throughout my book and will leave it at that.”

Fair enough.

On that topic, I found this excerpt from Ruggaworld, commenting on the Luke Watson section of Smit’s book – Captain in The Cauldron:

As he wasn’t playing, it was a tough ask. Smit thought about what had gone wrong and judged that Luke Watson’s inclusion in the squad had been hugely divisive.

The son of “Cheeky” Watson, the anti-apartheid activist who forsook the chance of turning out for the Springboks to play his rugby with black players in the townships, Luke Watson had been forced on the previous coach, Jake White, by South African Rugby Union officials and now in 2008, many Springbok players were unhappy about his presence in the squad.

Smit felt that although Watson wanted to play for the Boks, he didn’t enjoy the environment. A bad situation was made worse by Watson rubbing his teammates the wrong way. Behind his back they called him “the cancer”, as they believed he poisoned the atmosphere.

For that do-or-die match against the Wallabies, he was a replacement and one of the 22 in the room when Smit began to speak. “There are 21 guys here who will bleed for each other,” he said, “and you have to understand that you can’t let one guy disrupt everything we’ve worked for as a team. We are bigger than this one guy, and he shouldn’t be allowed to affect how we feel about each other.”

As he spoke, Smit became more emotional. “Passion,” he said, “is not enough. You can talk about passion until the cows come home. Do you want to see passion?”

He then picked a glass from a nearby table and fired it against a wall. Fragments exploded in every direction, showering the players. “That is passion,” he said, “and it’s gone already. It’s over in a moment.”

Individual shows of passion from Watson or any other player, he was telling the group, were nothing compared to the collective will of a united team.

[more here]

Perhaps what the woman forgot to realise was that the fact that Watson wore that jersey in the first place was forced and the result of excessive duress. Perhaps things would have been different if he had earned it the natural organic way?

We are talking about a guy who often gets booed by his own home crowd.

CLICK HERE to buy John’s book, Captain in the Cauldron.

[thanks paul]



  

IS YOUR BIKE/CAR LICENCE UP FOR RENEWAL?

17.12.2009

Is it just sitting there on the table? Annoying you? It’s such a small amount of money, but we all know that the cost is not what we are fearing – it’s the queues at the Traffic Department – oh, the pain! When is the best time to get there? And, when I get there, where exactly do I queue? Will I be sent to another queue when I reach the front? Will they even understand me?

So many questions, but they’re not questions that you have to answer. Because you’re better than that. You’re a 2oceansviber and I will take care of you. Come here, hold daddy’s hand..

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A queue
..very similar to those found at the Traffic Department

The Photographer is famous for coming up with the most outlandish ideas and suggestions, very often without actual reasoning or the support of logic. That was all wiped clean, as I followed through on a suggestion he gave me, to do with the renewal of my bike licence.

“Andy,” I asked, “do you know what time the Traffic Department opens?”

“Umm, It’s either nine or nine thirty,” he replied.

“Hmm, not ideal – that half an hour could be the difference between me taking my life or not”

“Why do you want to know? Do you have to pay your fines?” he asked.

“Nought. For my effing scooter licence renewal. For a new licence disc.”

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“Why don’t you pay online?”

“Don’t be silly, Andrew, you can’t pay online.”

“Yes you can.”

“No you can’t.”

“Yes you can. I did.”

“Andrew, do you promise that you paid yours online?”

“Yes, I promise!”

And so he want on to tell me how it works. I kind of listened to him but didn’t want to get excited until I did it and it actually worked.

It did.

Quite simply, my fine feathered friends, all you have to do is call the number on the licence renewal form (mine was 0860 103089) and give them your vehicle registration number (licence plate). Then you tell them that you want to pay online. The person on the other end will give you their bank details and a unique reference number. Then you go to your online banking website and pay them, using the reference number they gave you to indicate on their statement that you have paid.

I swear to God, it’s true.

I did it.

It works.

Work is a sideline, Live the holiday..



  

MIND BLOWING “AQUA FESTIVAL” KICKS OFF AT V&A WATERFRONT – FEATURING EVERYONE FROM JOHNNY CLEGG AND PARLOTONES, TO BALLET, OPERA AND EVEN A CIRCUS!

15.12.2009

What do The Parlotones, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Johnny Clegg, FreshlyGround, an 18-piece Big Band Jazz Group, Swan Lake Ballet and ABBA have in common? I’ll tell you what they have in common – they’re all a part of the latest, most unique, globally recognised festival Cape Town has ever seen. I give you, AQUA FESTIVAL!

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And that’s before I tell you about the AquaCircus, which features juggling penguins and dolphins doing flick-flacks.

A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND SUMMERTIME

This festive season the V&A Waterfront and Hunta Live will take entertainment to a whole new level with the introduction of AquaFestival, a brand new V&A Waterfront Signature Event. The three-week long music and entertainment festival comprises a multi-disciplined series of world-class local and international performances. This unique celebration of music and movement is set to change the face of the entertainment scene in Cape Town over the festive season.

Set on a floating aquatic stage in a working harbour, with Table Mountain providing the most exquisite backdrop imaginable, AquaFestival will showcase contemporary opera, ballet, jazz, rock, pop, tribute shows and a daily circus from the 15th of December till the 6th of January 2010.

[visit www.aquafestival.com for more info]

Entourage fans will be disappointed that AquaMan won’t be making making it, but there is “Aqua” everything else! AquABBA, AquaCarols, AquaJazz, AquaBallet and AquaCircus – lest we forget the H2Opera, featuring the Cape Philharmonic (53 piece) as they accompany four world-class soloists!

I did some snooping around last night during rehearsals and I can tell you RIGHT NOW that this is not to be missed. Mark my words, Cape Town has NEVER seen anything like this and you will kick yourself if you don’t go to at least one show. It’s an absolute mind fuck!

Check this out:

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Aqua Festival’s floating stage, with Table Mountain behind..
Cape Town has never seen anything like this!

Come on! That’s pretty impressive? That thing is FLOATING!

I gathered some interesting facts:

- The floating stage will be 28 x 18m for the festival.

- The modular barge is made up of over 1000 interlocking floating modules/blocks.

- The system used to build the floating platform has a maximum weight-bearing capacity of 150 tons.

- Gearhouse equipment weighs 65 tons. Bearing in mind a cow weighs 600 kilograms.

- The event uses only recycled catering equipment.

- My favourite fact : This is the only stage production in South Africa that employs naval architects.

- While I have you, I would like to point out that a bassoon is a woodwind, not a brass instrument!

Pretty wild hey? Here’s a bit more..

The AquaFestival will be a magical escape into a watery world of music, song and dance within a breathtaking and inimitable setting. It offers something for everyone, from cultural enthusiasts to families. Look forward to spine-tingling experiences and lasting memories. AquaFestival is simply the first of a number of V&A Waterfront Signature Events – a series of extraordinary experiences that could be held nowhere else other than the V&A Waterfront.

Executive producer for SA’s leading comedy company (Hunta Live), Sam Hendrikse said: “We have always loved taking audiences on comedic journeys at our comedy festivals and other arena presentations, now we get the chance to bring together the very best of local and international performances on a purpose-made, floating arena on the ocean. Technology and Engineering meet Music and Movement – Cape Town’s Summer Season will never be the same again.”

[visit www.aquafestival.com for more info]


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Johnny Clegg – going for it!


SHOW DATES:

H2Opera – 15, 16 & 17 December
AquaCircus by Zip –Zap – Family Entertainment 16 – 31 December (daily)
The Parlotones – Rock 18 December
FreshlyGround – Afro Fusion 19 December
Miriam Makeba Homage – Jazz 20 & 21 December
AquaCarols – Onstage Family Entertainment 22 – 24 December
Johnny Clegg – Traditional/ Folk / World 26 – 28 December
AquAbba – 29 – 31 December AquaJazz – 1 January
AquaBallet – 2 & 3 January
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Traditional / Folk / World 4 – 6 January
Princess of Pop – Pop 2 to 6 January (daily)

For detailed description of each event, visit www.aquafestival.com

THEN book at Computicket www.computicket.co.za

Mark my words, this will be sold out in DAYS.

BUY NOW, THINK LATER!



  

LIVING THE RIDE

15.12.2009

Twas a mere month ago that we brought you stunning images of that gentleman who risked his life hanging onto the back of a truck. Sigh.. such is the public transport situation these days.

Not to be outdone, this chap took things to the next level and rode on TOP of a vehicle.

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“Just stay there and don’t move!”

Although I have a feeling he wasn’t hitching a ride, but rather following instructions from “baas” driving the car.

Who needs roof racks and roof straps? Waste of money, if you ask me..

[thanks michael]



  

WEMBLEY SQUARE LOSES ITS ROOF + EXTENSIVE PICS OF CAPE TOWN’S WIND DAMAGE

14.12.2009

Most Capetonians will know all about the radically powerful wind that was blowing on Sunday. Whilst the Safe House stood strong and came out the other side unscathed, the same can not be said for Wembley Square – the Faircape development in Gardens.

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Roof sheeting on the road from Wembley Square’s roof (left)

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The roof (top left) completely bald

Residents would have definitely not been impressed by the resultant vibe. But not as much as King James ad agency, which operates on that very level!

Our reporters were obviously on the scene as it happened.

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Fucked

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That’s where the likes of the ‘Group Head’ would sit

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An unintentional skylight

Needless to say they did not use Leith Roofing when building Wembley Square. What a pity.

Sheesh, that really was a powerful wind!. But the nice thing about it is that it blows away all the toxins and pollution and dirt in the air. That’s why, a few years ago, I named it “The Cape Doctor.”

We’ve got TONS more photo’s of Cape Town’s wind damage from yesterday. So follow the link below to check it out.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE CAPE TOWN STORM DAMAGE PICS

[thanks alex, crispin, gary]



  

THE 2OCEANSVIBE DVD IS OUT!! BUY YOURS ONLINE NOW!!

10.12.2009

I know what you’re thinking. How can it get to this level? It’s quite silly, really – it’s like we’re playing this game on “easy” mode..

Behold, the ULTIMATE Christmas gift..

Due to the overwhelming amount of awesome videos on 2oceansvibe, you can’t be expected to watch it all – and let’s face it, not everyone has super fast internet. So here it is, people. You asked for it, and now you’ve got it. It’s the 2009 2oceansvibe DVD.

Not surprisingly, it’s entitled “Touch Yourself” and contains SO MUCH stuff I honestly don’t know where to begin. What’s more, they’re all presented in their original resolution, so you’re getting improved picture quality too!

Just to get you started, it’s basically got the ENTIRE 2oceansvibe Weathergirls Show collection (shame – poor you), with models including The Cowley Sisters, Tracy McGregor, Lyndall Jarvis, Genevieve Morton and tons more beautiful angels. And that’s not excluding the ones with Helen Zille and Goldfish and the other one with Bob Skinstad stripping down to his jocks! Some classic moments, I must admit!

But that’s not all..

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Howz that DVD box? Pretty cool, hey? Can you imagine owning that and holding it close to your body? No need – just pop it in the DVD player and, when you watch it, it will feel like I am right there, holding you. Naked.

It’s also got the ENTIRE Pauly Shore series with Dirty Skirts soundtrack that we shot in Hollywood early on in the year – which includes Pauly Shore dry humping Zinzi on a physio’s table. Let alone live footage of Pauly making hotel booty calls and following through with the angels actually arriving at the door within minutes! Those who have watched the whole thing will confirm that it is truly hilarious! And I didn’t even mention the hidden-camera footage of Pauly in the drug store..

OBVIOUSLY it’s got the IDOLS Randall Abraham “Rocky” video which won the award for Best Blog Post at the 2009 SA Blog Awards. That same video has been watched online over 150,000 times so far. I simply couldn’t leave it out!

It’s got the little debate I had with Springbok Captain, John Smit, as well as the 2oceansvibe Top Billing feature which included Goldfish, as well as Ard Matthews from Just Jinjer on the show.

So it’s a bit of a joke when it comes to the volume of stuff you’re getting on the DVD. There’s even a Bonus footage section which includes the now famous Cape Town Short Cuts video, as well as behind the scenes never-seen-before footage of The TBG, Seth, The Dude, G-Man and the rest of the gang. I would tell you more, but don’t want to spoil it..

I had someone the other day tell me that they would pay R250 just for copies of all the weather girls. Well, Thomas, there will be no need! Because you can get EVERYTHING I have just mentioned AND MORE for just R100. That’s what a lot of people give car guards these days.

No surprises there – we’ve gone and made it too easy for you again.

It’s basically just all a big joke.

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I cannot imagine a better Christmas present. It costs you nearly nothing and, at the same time, it might just save someone’s life. If you’re smart you’ll buy one for every person you’ve ever met in your life.

Do yourselves a favour and CLICK HERE (or the disc above) to go straight to the Diletto website, which is where you will be able to buy it right now, online baby!

And can you believe that the price includes a signed picture of Seth in the Karate-Kid “Crane” pose? Taken during the “Randall Abrahams ‘Rocky’ Video.”

Well it does.



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All inclusive..


*The DVD will also be available to hire from all branches of DVD Nouveau.

*5% of all proceeds go to the MyLife Foundation


CLICK HERE TO BUY DVD