Charity Gala In Aid Of Camps Bay Strip Social Uplifment
The new Camps Bay Business Forum is staging a Charity Gala Evening at The Bay Hotel on Tuesday 22 November, to raise much needed funds and awareness with a view to ensuring the sustainability of this truly iconic South African destination for visitors and locals alike. This stylish formal event for over 300 guests is […]
Monday Morning Spice
Mila Kunis Went To The Ball – When a Marine accepted a buddy’s double-dare this summer and asked out Mila Kunis via YouTube, he had no idea that it would have a fairy tale ending. The “Black Swan” actress ended up accompanying him to the Marine Corps ball. Sgt. Scott Moore, who recently returned from seven […]
SA Cricket Sponsor Forgets To Buy Web Address
It’s nothing short of remarkable that Sunfoil, the cooking oil sponsor of SA Cricket, forgot to buy sunfoil.co.za – right up until the second last test that we played. The domain name was quietly snapped up by local marketing company, Bletchley Park – who are now using it to promote one of their brands – […]
Mavericks Billboards Coming Down Following Outrage
I must say I did do a double-take when I drove into the city yesterday (in my awesome new MINI coupé) and saw a Mavericks billboard with a half naked Eastern European woman on it, tangled in sailing rope. The caption read something along the lines of “I was out sailing.” “Hmm, that’s a little […]
Friday Morning Spice
Demi Moore Announces Divorce From Ashton Kutcher – Demi Moore is ending her marriage to fellow actor Ashton Kutcher, she told The Associated Press on Thursday. Moore, 49, and Kutcher, 33, were wed in September 2005. The couple’s relationship became tabloid fodder in recent months as rumors swirled about Kutcher’s alleged infidelity. [associated] Ashton Kutcher Tweets […]
Knowledge To Action – The Training You Need
Did you know that many private financial traders take home anything between R500 000 and R10 million a year? That’s a lot of gravy, my friends. But you don’t nail that kind of income bracket without the right sort of smarts, guile and experience. And how do you get that? Practice, friends. And what equips […]
Awesome Picture – Hohenzollern Castle
I saw this pic in yesterday’s issue of The Daily (on iPad 2) and had to show you. An atmospheric inversion lets the Hohenzollern Castle appear to rise out of the mist. Pretty cool, hey?
Thursday Morning Spice
Benetton Unveil Controversial New Ad Campaign – There’s no doubt that these are the pictures of the day. U.S. President Barack Obama kissing his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Abbas embracing Benjamin Netanyahu, and Germany’s Angela Merkel locking lips with Nicolas Sarkozy. Is this bad fan fiction? A new approach to international diplomacy? The stunning (albeit […]
Wednesday Morning Spice
Fight Breaks Out Between Politicians On Lebanese TV – Two prominent Lebanese politicians debating the unrest in neighboring Syria have exchanged blows on live television, in an indication of the deep divide between Lebanese factions over their relationship with Damascus. [lebnews] Eurozone Teeters On Edge Of Recession – European economic growth was once again virtually […]
Candice Swanepoel In V Magazine
I got the latest V Magazine on my iPad 2 (I have a US iTunes account – which you can get here) and I was pleasantly surprised when I turned the page and found a stunning little shoot of the world’s #1 supermodel, our very own Candice Swanepoel. It would be rude not to show […]
Idols Winner Dave Van Vuuren Throws Diva Tantrum At Corporate Gig
Multiple 2oceansvibe’s sources who attended the event have confirmed that Idols winner, Dave Van Vuuren did a corporate gig not too long ago for Samsung, during which he was expected to perform a few songs. Dave Van Vuuren, who is of the belief that his music will indeed change the world, got on stage and […]
Tuesday Morning Spice
Warren Buffet Buys $10.7 Billion Stake In IBM – Warren Buffett – one of the world’s most closely watched investors – has disclosed building a 5.4% stake in IBM. Mr Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway fund started buying shares in the firm in March, eventually spending around $10.7bn (R85 Billion). The billionaire had steered away from technology firms in […]
Lower Portion Of Kloof Street To Get New Neighbourhood Name
With much confusion surrounding the names Kloof Street, Kloof Road and Kloof Nek Road, the lower portion of Kloof Street couldn’t be a better candidate for a new neighbourhood name. Forming part of the expansive Gardens suburb, this flurrying node of Cape Town’s city includes such popular haunts as the Mount Nelson Hotel, vida e, […]
The Kommetjie Surf Contest – Fun For Everyone – This Saturday – Be There
2oceansVibe has had a long-standing connection with “The Kom” – which is probably the reason why we feel safe when walking around the area, wearing clothes and behaving in a way that is foreign to its local inhabitants. We’ve also got life-long honorary membership and protection from the KSI (Kom Skom International), which doesn’t hurt. […]
Monday Morning Spice
Jake White Assaulted Victor Matfield – The suspicion that former Springbok coach Jake White and superstar lock Victor Matfield didn’t get on has been confirmed in an extract from the latter’s autobiography to be released soon. Victor: My Journey will hit book shelves this week and in it the 110-test veteran confirms that he and White […]
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011 – [Photos]
Wednesday night saw probably the most important occasion of the year, as the highly anticipated Victoria’s Secret fashion show took place in New York City. Our very own Candice Swanepoel did not disappoint, as Adriana Lima made headlines of her own, prancing around in a $2.5 Million bra. And when I say “prance,” I mean […]
Friday Morning Spice
Celebrations In Malema’s Home Town – Seshego, Julius Malema’s home town, erupted into wild celebrations last night following the firebrand’s suspension as president of the ANC Youth League. Malema and his lieutenants, who had been hero-worshipping him, were nowhere to be seen. “It’s over with Malema. There will be peace in South Africa,” sang the group. [timeslive] […]
Movember – You’re Doing It Wrong (A Public Service Announcement)
Big Cheeser Bob and I were fortunate enough to have lunch with an Ozzie fella, JC – one of the founding members of Movember. We chowed at my buddy Luke Dale Robert’s new restaurant at the Biscuit Mill, called “The Test Kitchen.” Awesome, simple cuisine aside, I was intrigued by JC’s clarification with regards to […]
Thursday Morning Spice
Coming to Cape Town.. Cape Town To Host Heineken Cup Game: Saracens and Biarritz – The Cape Town Stadium is expected to be announced as the venue for the Heineken Cup clash between Saracens and Biarritz. Recently retired Bok captain John Smit joined Saracens after the World Cup and could be in action alongside several […]
Wednesday Morning Spice
Silvio Berlusconi To Resign – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed that he would stand down after a new budget law is approved in parliament. “After the approval of this finance law, which has amendments for everything which Europe has asked of us and which the Eurogroup has requested, I will resign, to allow the […]
Tuesday Morning Spice
Doctor Is Guilty Of Michael Jackson’s Death – Michael Jackson, among the most famous performers in pop music history, spent his final days in a sleep-deprived haze of medication and misery until finally succumbing to a fatal dose of potent drugs provided by the private physician he had hired to act as his personal pharmaceutical […]
Order The Steve Jobs Book Online Now
Walter Isaacson weaves a full and often revealing tale that brings Steve Jobs to life through interviews with the late Apple visionary and those in his inner circle.* The most anticipated book of the year is available available to buy. And what better Christmas present for all your Mac friends and tech-minded family! The Guardian […]
Pictures And Video Of President Zuma’s New Jet
You might have caught the article in yesterday Sunday Times newspaper about Jacob Zuma getting a new jet. In fact he and the deputy president are getting TWO new jets, which come to a total of R1,6 Billion. That’s R800 million per jet! We did some snooping around and managed to get some photographs (and […]
Monday Morning Spice
Kate Middleton Pregnancy Rumours Continue – Kate and Wills were on an official overseas humanitarian trip in Copenhagen to learn about the situation in east Africa and to help with aid efforts. However, when offered the chance to sample some of the peanut paste given to famine victims, Kate politely declined, despite the fact that her […]
Friday Morning Spice
Cricket South Africa Finds A New Sponsor: Cooking Oil – Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Pietermaritzburg-based Willowton Group, manufacturers of Sunfoil Pure Sunflower Cooking Oil, on Thursday announced a sponsorship deal which will see Sunfoil partner as the event sponsor of the two-match test series between South Africa and Australia. From Standard Bank to […]
Hollywood Wanted “Michael Jackson’s” Propofol As Early As 2009
It turns out Michael Jackson’s use of Propofol on drip was widely acknowledged in Hollywood circles as far back as 2009. In fact, all the stars were trying to get their hands on it. In an excerpt from the online reality show “The Pauly Shore Tapes,” Hollywood actor Pauly Shore discusses the drug Diprivan and […]
Jordy Smith Surfs With Sharks
Jordy Smith (who recently signed with Buchulife) and Dusty Payne in Round 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco get scared out of the water by a big shark. I think his name was Bruce. Follow the link to check it out. Video contains bonus footage of Jordy dancing and singing “Staying […]
2oceansvibe Needs You To Vote In The 2011 SA Blog Awards
Hey gang! It’s that time of year again – the 2011 Blog Awards are upon us! As most of you will know, the main 2oceansvibe.com website entered the Blog Awards for the last time last year, after winning awards every year since the inception of the awards. But this year our fashion arm, PopYaCollar.co.za – […]
The Return Of David Thorne – The “F26-A” Notes
To say David Thorne has been on fire in his place of work is an understatement. He has been tormenting one Simon Dempsey to the point of sure suicide. Please enjoy the note above and then follow the link below for the other notes – they’re too funny. If you’re new to David Thorne and […]
Thursday Morning Spice
Wikileaks’ Assange Loses Rape Extradition Appeal – Lord Justice Thomas and Mr Justice Ouseley on Wednesday handed down their judgment in the 40-year-old Australian’s appeal against a European arrest warrant issued by Swedish prosecutors after rape and sexual assault accusations made by two Swedish women following his visit to Stockholm in August 2010. [guardian] “Sorry […]