The Royal Cape Yacht Club has been accommodating Yacht owners in Cape Town since 1905, and is one of the Mother Cities’ oldest institutions.
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 […]
If you ever needed an excuse to visit the Company’s Garden, this is it. According to a report, the historic gardens will now have free wi-fi services, that could reach the rest of Cape Town’s CBD in the future. The City, Iziko Museums and Connected Space are in the process of putting together the final […]
Andre de Wet sat down to tell us about his entrepreneurial ups and downs. The interview with the online shopping company PriceCheck’s General Manger was held at the 2013 Net Prophet conference in Cape Town last week. From his dad’s advice when he was a “lighty”, to launching the international mobile app of the year, this […]
Just before the release of the movie “The Internship” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, where they play two interns at the multinational corporation Google, the company itself has released a video titled “The real Google interns”. Take a look at the video here.
The “autonomous flying robot” workshop in Brooklyn, New York, has now been responsible for the birth of Parekh’s early Pet AR.Drone prototype that can follow and film you. Check it out here.
Earning money from your laptop means you can be anywhere, allowing you to get even close to living the holiday. We’ve put together 5 cool ways for you to earn cash on your terms.
Internet giant, Google has confirmed that it will be extending its super fast fibre broadband services to Austin, Texas, where residents will be enjoying internet speeds of one gigabyte per second by 2014.
Google announced yesterday that their TV white spaces (unused channels in a TV spectrum) trial will provide broadband connectivity to 10 schools in and around Cape Town. The trial will demonstrate the potential of white spaces as a platform to deliver faster internet connectivity to the developing world, if it comes off. Broadcasters, however are […]
Oh boy. Oh boy, just breathe. A new armband uses the electrical activity in your muscles to let you wirelessly control digital devices. The new Myo wristband runs on electromyography techniques. Electric pulses that surge throughout your body when you move your muscles are sensed by the Myo, which sends corresponding commands to linked devices. Thalmic Labs co-founder […]
I’m sure there is a valid reason why Cape Town Panel Beaters used to only be found a minimum of 20km from where I live. It always used to be Diep River, or Paarden Eiland or Epping or Maitland. Why were they never closer to me? Not that it matters – because times have changed […]
On March 9 2012, the Cape Argus officially changed its format and added a morning edition. The broadsheet is now only available in a size at about half of what it used to be, and the layout has been given a visually stimulating modernisation. We caught up with executive editor, Gasant Abarder, to find out more.
There is nary a soul in the greater Cape Town metropolitan who has not indulged in a late night prego roll/steak pie/box of Grandpa/Yogi Sip/SteriStumpi/R15 litre of milk while filling up their car at the Engen On Orange, AKA Club Orange. My personal preference is the 125g bag of Woolworths Fruit Pastilles. It is a […]
Judging by the number of views, most of you would have seen episodes of The Compound, which was filmed at the 2oceansVibe Media compound. Pretty plush offices, I’m sure you will agree. With all the “mod-cons,” including Cape Town air conditioning. Which is what I want to chat to you about today. Summer is just […]
Wowsers, this competition is genuinely off the hook! And don’t you just love it when companies put their balls on the line? Using words like “Free” and “lifetime” in the same sentence? It’s completely mental! I’m freaking out all over the place! Especially when they’re talking about a 10Gb ADSL account! That’s what RSAweb are […]
Now you have even more reason to take a Rikkis taxi! We have installed screens in all the Rikkis London taxis throughout Cape Town, bringing you even more of 2oceansvibe TV‘s hit entertainment – updated weekly – including the latest episodes of Rugby Vibe, Witch Doctor Watts, The Compound, Fashion Vibe and more! With each […]
You gotta love it when local companies beat Telkom not only on speed, but also undercut them with line rental prices. I mean seriously, how do you do that? It’s hilarious! We just received word from our official hosting partners, RSAWEB, that they have launched the cheapest ADSL line rental in South Africa. That is […]
With the price of internet going down and the price of satellite television going up, it is not surprising that so many people are opting for uncapped broadband over television subscriptions. After all, you can get more up-to-date movies and TV series online. You do know about how to get a US iTunes account, right? Click here […]
We live in a progressive city here in Cape Town – we like to think out of the box. And that’s just what Kristin van der Hoven has done by launching Proud Hounds Doggie Daycare in the city. Sick of leaving your precious pup at home while you’re at work? Then bring it to Kristin and the crew for the day.
Yesterday, concerns arose that Cape Town motorists may fall victim to the fuel worker strikes that are plaguing other parts of the country, prompting many people to fill up their tanks before Western Cape pumps started to run dry. However, the Fuel Retailers Association has said today that it does not foresee major shortages impacting the province.
A few weeks ago I dropped off La Muse at Cape Town International airport, ahead of her buying trip to three corners of the world. We ate at the Spur (as you do) and when I paid for my parking ticket I was shocked to see I had been charged R105. I didn’t have the […]
Okay, calm down. Step away from the water cooler. The office gossip can wait. Come sit down over here, and read this. Men, and empowered women. It’s 2011. We’re not our grandfathers, okay? 99% of us don’t have access to a fully equipped woodworking shed. We don’t while our own door knobs, or plane our […]
I’m going to jump straight into this because everyone I have told has begged me for the name of these guys – so there is no need to sugarcoat it – This shit sells itself. Their name is PrintWild.co.za and this is how their website works. It’s basically a joke. In a good way. It […]
Yes, this is EXACTLY the course you need. You enjoy taking pics and you want to get better. You keep on telling people that you would like to improve, but just haven’t found the right course. Here it is, my friend – just look at the title – “University of Cape Town (UCT) Digital Photography […]
Just yesterday a friend of mine who recently quit his job to live the holiday said this to me. “You know, it’s amazing, I actually have time to get things done now. I can actually complete admin tasks.” I knew what he was getting at. The majority of us are roped in to 9-5 jobs. […]
2oceansvibe has a multitude of suppliers for every conceivable service and product. Now while the list certainly is extensive, I didn’t really ever need a Cape Town electrician. And boy have I been messed around! FINALLY, I have found someone I want you to know about – so you don’t have to go through the […]
Now while we do spend an inordinate amount of time in the aisles of Mabu Vinyl, I must let you know about another source I have for vinyl. And not just any vinyl, NEW vinyl. Many people are unaware that limited numbers of LPs are pressed, every time a new CD is released. Follow link […]
Every now and then I drop one of these public service announcements, because I love you and you should know about them. Love is an action, not an emotion, okay?
Think about that. I’m acting out my love for you.
To all the ex-pats and foreign readers out there…it’s October already and you’re leaving it pretty late, if you still haven’t booked your villa for your Cape town holiday. I mean, you ARE coming to Cape Town over December, right? Best you get moving – and 2oceansvibe Villas has something for every pocket. See what’s available after the jump.
‘Madonna Chef,’ Neill Anthony offers exclusive services Top Cape Town Chef Offers Everything From Master Class To Supper Clubs – Branded “The God Of Food” by News24’s Cathy Marston, Neill Anthony is Cape Town’s most exclusive private chef and has cooked for the likes of Madonna, the Beckhams, U2, Elton John and can now cook […]