WATCH: Beret-Wearing, Popped-Collared Julius Malema Discussing His Catch-22 [VIDEO]
Yesterday Julius Malema’s struggle with the South Africa’s judicial system surfaced in the media. See the video of him discussing his love-hate relationship with his white lawyers inside, but also keep an eye on our boy’s outfit. Once again he reminds us that just because you are a beret-wearing revolutionary, there is no excuse for not popping at least two collars in the process.
Die Antwoord Trailer Pulled Over Copyright Issues
Hoo-ha. That teaser trailer for the new Die Antwoord album, Ten$ion, got pulled from the internet (which means they’ve officially taken it down – obviously it’s still around) because artist Jane Alexander, whose anti-apartheid sculpture the trailer strongly references, told them to. They’re in legal discussions presently.
Thai Couple Set Kissing World Record
A Thai couple have broken the Guinness World Record this Valentine’s Day for the longest lip lock yet recorded during the annual Ripley’s Believe It or Not longest kissing competition in the resort town of Pattaya, Thailand.
Everyone At The Maitland Police Station May Well Be Dying – Spare A Thought
In the Maitland police station in Cape Town 85 staff took a total of 6 579 sick days in one year, at an average of 77,2 days each. Click through for a list of South Africa’s most chronically afflicted police stations.
Viral Marketing Fail – PETA Taking Flack For New Pro-Vegan Ad [VIDEO]
Yesterday PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) launched their new viral campaign to encourage people to “go vegan”. Unfortunately for them, what they apparently intended as a tongue-in-cheek ad has sparked outrage and concern by painting a sad picture of domestic abuse and violence.
America Goes Nuts For Sports Illustrated Cover Girl, Kate Upton [Photo Gallery]
Kate Upton is an American swimsuit model who beat the likes of our own Genevieve Morton, to the cover of the new 2012 US Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover. Reuters had this to say: Sports Illustrated magazine on Monday unveiled its annual swimsuit issue with model Kate Upton on the cover in a two-toned, red […]
27 School Pupils Greeted By Police – For Being Late To School
How’s this? I was late to school every now and then, but I was never met with police. This seems a little hardcore: 27 pupils who arrived late for school were greeted by a group of police officers waiting for them. This comes after 700 students and some teachers arrived late to the same school on Monday.
Shakira Narrowly Escapes Cape Town Seal Attack
The Colombian pop singer and woman with the hips that don’t lie, Shakira, appears to have narrowly escaped the menacing attack of a Cape Fur Seal on the weekend. She’s been in Cape Town on holiday, and escaped with some minor cuts and bruises while attempting to take photographs of seals.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Telkom Faces R3,5 Billion Fine – Might Go Bust – Telkom will appear before the competition tribunal today, in a case which may see the company go bust, SABC news reported on Tuesday. The Competition Commission has asked the tribunal to find Telkom guilty of excessive pricing and abuse of the market and wants the company […]
Win An iPad 2 In The Great 2oceansvibe Survey (Takes 5 Minutes)
Some people use the words “five minutes” when they actually mean eight or 10 minutes. We can honestly tell you that trial runs have produced times of between 4:05 and 5:07 for this survey. So you are guaranteed to have a chance of winning an iPad 2 (courtesy of Digicape) or a runner up prize […]
2oceansvibe Launches 2ov Flights – Compare Multiple Airlines Prices In One Place [+Mobile]
Living the holiday is very important to us, here at 2oceansvibe. And whether you’re searching for great prices for overseas flights, or wanting to compare local low-cost domestic flights in one place, 2ovflights.com is all you need – and it even works on mobile! Our pricing matrix and usability couldn’t be simpler and the system […]
Juju Says Judiciary Is Controlled By White Minority
Julius Malema is going to be climbing an uphill battle in his latest legal wrangle because of the white minority controlling South Africa’s judicial system. At least, that’s the point he seemed to be making during footage released today of the ANC Youth League lekgotla held last week.
New Woolly Mammoth Footage Was A Hoax, Repeat Hoaxer Caught Out Again
Last week 2oceansVibe correctly doubted the authenticity of footage that claimed a woolly mammoth had been spotted by a government-employed engineer in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug region of Siberia. The video became an internet sensation, making headlines around the world. But now everyone is having a laugh at The Sun, Michael Cohen and Barcroft Media.
Google Offers Rare Glimpse Of Their Headquarters [PICS]
Internet giant, Google offered a brief look into their California headquarters yesterday. Photos taken inside the 500 000 square foot complex, along with this message were posted on the search engine’s blog: “You asked for it, you got it: here are behind-the-scenes pictures of the Googleplex.” Have a look at the full gallery – after the jump – to see how your office compares to that of Google.
Aww, Google’s Valentines Doodle Is All Heart
What better way to remind the love of your life that you’re thinking about them / want to change their personality completely than directing them to the world’s most popular search engine for this year’s sweet as sugar Valentines doodle?
Amazing Tool Showing The Smallness and Largeness Of The Universe
Have you ever thought about how small we actually are in the greater scheme of the universe? Or how large we are compared to some of the things around us. Two Asian twins thought the same, and have created an amazing interactive map to show you exactly how big you are.
Unreleased Die Antwoord Track Leaked
Well hey there, internet – look what you brought in. “Money and Da Power,” a track that Die Antwoord has performed a couple of times on live tour but didn’t include on TEN$ION has been leaked onto Soundcloud by some or other file-sharing hippie. It’s a neat song, though. They sample sound from The Godfather.
Google’s Motorola Purchase Pretty Much Approved
American and European regulators have approved Google’s purchase of handset maker Motorola Mobility. The deal is worth a reported $12,5 billion and Google is said to be pleased at acquiring 17 000 new patents, and a further 7 500 patent applications as part of the deal.
Naked Ukrainian Protester Group Strikes Once Again [Mildly N5FW]
Last month we told you about Femen, the naked Ukranian protest group who tried to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political leaders held in Davos. These politically conscious ladies have struck again, this time demonstrating outside the headquarters of Russian gas monopoly, Gazprom. See the full gallery of their passionate protests after the jump.
Here’s The Hot First Trailer For Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter [VIDEO]
Here’s our first taste of a sweet little piece of cinematography coming our way later this year from producer Tim Burton, and director Timur Bekmambetov (of Russia’s Day Watch and Night Watch fame), Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter!
A Valentine’s Miracle: Stem Cells Could Heal Broken Hearts
As Al Green so eloquently put it all those years ago, “how can you mend a broken heart?” A recent study has found that stem cells may in fact be used to heal scars and other damage after a heart attack.
“White Collar” Star Matt Bomer Comes Out The Closet
Matthew Bomer, star of the hit TV show, White Collar, has finally come out of the closet, ending years of speculation and rumours, and freeing up some space in there for Taylor Lautner. He made the announcement at a charity event this weekend, thanking his partner and three kids.
Tuesday Morning Spice
A diver poses, not knowing Tina Watson lies dead below him Honeymoon Scuba Murder Trial Begins – The trial of a man charged with killing his new bride while the two were scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef begins today in Alabama, almost a decade she drowned on their honeymoon. Gabe Watson, 34, is accused […]
Airbus Admit They “Screwed Up” Over A380 Wing Cracks
“We screwed up!” These were the words of Airbus CEO Thomas Enders at the Singapore Airshow this weekend, as the entire European fleet of A380’s is downed to check for cracks in their wings. Aeroplane manufacturer FAIL.
Girl Pulled Alive From Avalanche Using Cellphone
Nine people were recently killed in Kosovo when an avalanche covered their house under 10 feet of snow. A little girl, only five years old, was pulled alive from the snow after being buried for more than 10 hours. How do you find someone buried under a storey of snow? With their cellphone.
Swiss Guy Installs Wood Stove As Heater In His Volvo, Beats The Cold
As the death toll from the bout of extremely cold weather in Europe has surpassed the 500 mark, a Swiss man is doing his best to stay warm. He’s installed a wood-burning stove to heat up his car when he needs to drive.
Local Prison Warder Too Drunk To Stand Up At Work [VIDEO]
Video footage taken last year of a prison warder too drunk to even stand up at work have gone viral. This after it came to light that the warder in question, only known as Pitso, would not be disciplined for his disgraceful behaviour. See the very sloshed Pitso shuffling around on his arse after the jump.
January Was Good For SA Job Creation, But Not Good Enough
So there’s good news and bad news. According to figures released today: in January, our economy created 80 000 jobs, which is a significant rise from the end of 2011, but still significantly short of government targets. What’s the situation?
Sony, Not Apple, Raises Price Of Whitney Houston Albums On iTunes [UPDATED]
Nice one, Apple. An astute fan has noticed that after the passing of Whitney Houston on Saturday, her albums on iTunes no longer bear the pre-mortum price tag. Whilst a clever business move, it’s a little dickish, Apple. – UPDATE: It has since been reported that Sony, not Apple, is responsible for the hike in prices.
Gender Bender: Man Gives Birth In Britain
A man in his thirties has given birth to a healthy child, in what is Britain’s first “male mother” case in recorded history. The man, whose name has not been made public, was born a woman but underwent a sex change as an adult. The news has been met with much tsking from Brits, wondering whether the kid’s going to call him “Mummy” or “Daddy”.