Short Cut From Buitengracht To Green Point – Jump The Traffic
Our “Seth’s MINI Routes” series on 2oceansvibe TV has become an addiction for many. And how can you blame them? Why would you not want to avoid traffic and stress on the road? Being on holiday is about leading a stress-free life. By learning the ultimate short cuts, you’re one step closer to living the […]
Free Mojitos This Friday From 3-7pm In Tamboerskloof (89 Kloofnek Road)
I saw this on the toilet door in Hudsons on Kloof. Don’t know what it’s about, but they’ve got free mojitos for everyone! Surely the Bacardi or Cuervo or Olmeca* tequila brand managers should get hold of the organisers, so they can “own” the mojitos? Oooh, yeah… It could be a hugely successful “activation.” Makes me […]
Tuesday Morning Spice
Amanda Knox Wins Murder Appeal – Amanda Knox and ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito have been cleared of killing UK student Meredith Kercher following a successful appeal in Perugia, Italy. Miss Knox, 24, and Mr Sollecito, 27, had been convicted in 2009 of murdering the Leeds University student, 21, from south London, two years earlier. [bbc] SA Counterfeit […]
The Greatest Atchar In The Land – Mariana’s
Any foodie worth his/her salt will be well aware of the multi-award winning “Best Country Kitchen” in South Africa, Mariana’s – the jewel in Stanford’s crown. Stanford, for the less-informed, is 15 minutes after Hermanus. On the river. My family are close friends with owners, Mariana and Peter. My dad gets special pies which aren’t […]
The Compound – Episode 5 – Grand Finale
“Grand finale.” Everything reaches a head in this, the final part of The Compound pilot. Can Seth lighten Hans’ mood? How far will Richard push Gen? Will Simon become part of the inner circle? And what exactly is Sky up to? All this and more is revealed in this bumper episode of The Compound. The Compound is brought […]
Monday Morning Spice
Shane Warne And Liz Hurley Are Engaged – It was reported on Saturday night that Shane Warne had asked Elizabeth Hurley to marry him. And yesterday the glamorous mother-of-one showed off her new engagement ring after accepting the Australian cricketer’s proposal. Posing together with Hurley’s son Damien at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship this afternoon, the […]
MTN Flirts With Summer
2oceansvibe has long been the authority on when summer truly starts, with our annual “opening of summer” declaration (past declarations here and here) usually appearing in late September or early October. It hasn’t happened yet this year, but I can feel it coming soon. MTN, on the other hand, has begun flirting with the madness that […]
Did You Catch This Emirates Ad In The Sunday Times?
Did you actually stop and focus on this ad in the Sunday Times for Emirates airlines? That is a fine airplane cabin right there, ladies and gents. How’s our boy there? Just quietly enjoying it. And so he should – he’s bloody earned it! God bless him. And God bless Emirates. And that is where you […]
Friday Morning Spice
Jackson Bodyguard: “Doctor Grabbed A Handful Of Vials” – One of Michael Jackson’s bodyguards, Alberto Alvarez, claims that Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, “grabbed a handful of vials” and told him to “put these in a bag”. Mr Alvarez was the first person to reach Jackson’s bedroom after his doctor called for help on June 25th, […]
Football Vibe – Episode 2 – Winners, Losers And Predictions
Snoddie and Sox discuss the weekend and the week that was. Topics include Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea, and Newcastle looking looking at fourth place. Who are the winners and losers from the last week? Don’t miss out on this week’s predictions and the secret BONUS footage for the LADIES out there!
LYNX Explains The Rules Of Rugby
You’ll enjoy this… [thanks andy]
Rugby Vibe – Ep.6 – Let’s Chat About The Boks And New Zealand
“World Cup update” – we’re well and truly into the Rugby World Cup 2011. How are South Africa looking? Steve discusses where we are at the moment – chatting about the likes of Patrick Lambie, Bryan Habana vs. Hougaard, Pierre Spies, Danie Rossouw and why he loves Francois Steyn at 12. Steve says he would […]
Mark Esterhuysen Releases Statement
Mark Esterhuysen is the newsreader who was recently fired from Radio 702 for using the F-word 16 times in a news bulletin. You can listen to his moment of madness here. Everything is going according to script so far, with him being fired the following day and then, just last night, he released the following […]
Thursday Morning Spice
Plan To Fly Radio Control Explosive Planes Into The Pentagon, Busted – A 26-year-old Ashland, Mass., physicist thought he was working with Al Qaeda to pack remote-controlled aircraft with C-4 plastic explosives and use them to blow up the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol but in fact was dealing with undercover FBI, federal prosecutors alleged Wednesday. […]
Michael Jackson’s Doctor Wanted To Remove “Cream” After Death
The most revealing evidence came on day two of the Michael Jackson trial, as his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was said to have made a strange request shortly after the King of Pop’s untimely death. According to Jackson’s personal assistant, Michael Williams, Dr. Murray asked if he could be taken back to Jackson’s house […]
How You Can Own A Yacht Like Rupert Murdoch’s
Rupert Murdoch has just taken delivery of his brand new yacht. And it’s not just a luxury yacht, it’s a luxury SAIL yacht. That means you can cruise around the world on wind alone. How rad is that? The name of the boat is “Vertigo.” What’s more, there is a chance that YOU could own […]
Voice Recording Of Drugged-Up Michael Jackson Surfaces At Trial
If the image of a dead Michael Jackson wasn’t enough to shock, the DA pulled out a voice recording at the first day of the Michael Jackson trial. This, from the Telegraph: Opening statements in Dr Conrad Murray’s trial began with prosecutors airing a recording of a groggy and seemingly drugged Michael Jackson just weeks […]
Michael Jackson Death Photo Kicks Of Trial
This decade’s OJ Simpson trial is bound to be as gripping as the original, with all the American showmanship one could dream of. Right on cue the opening statement was punctuated by a shocking image of Michael Jackson – dead. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, is on trial for the death of the King of […]
Wednesday Morning Spice
Radio 702 Fires Mark Esterhuysen For Multiple F-Bombs During News Bulletin – The controller, producer and call screener on duty during Talk Radio 702’s 1am news bulletin were all so shocked by newsreader Mark Esterhuysen’s F-bombs on air (listen here) that they “froze for some time”. So said Eyewitness News’s editor-in-chief, Katy Katopodis. Katopodis said […]
Witch Doctor Watts – Ep.4
“The Tokoloshe” – Dr. Watts feels the heat as his legitimacy comes into question by a patient. How long can he keep this up? Remember you can catch up with the previous 3 episodes of this outrageous online series starring Rob Van Vuuren, by heading over to 2oceansvibe.tv and checking out the different shows available. […]
Kenny Powers Fans Will Dig This: K-Swiss Promo
Anyone who watched Eastbound & Down will want to see this. And anyone who hasn’t watched Eastbound & Down, should. Get season 1 on Kalahari here and season 2 here. For those of you living in the future, get it on US iTunes (get US iTunes account here). The following video contains swearing, so, you know, […]
Tuesday Morning Spice
Winnie Mandela Gets Top Award – Convicted kidnapper, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has become the first woman recipient of the National Heritage Council’s Ubuntu Award. The award is given to those who have “contributed selflessly to the benefit of humankind”. [timeslive] Michael Jackson’s Doctor’s Murder Trial Begins Today – Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, is to […]
The Quickest Route From OR Tambo To Melrose Arch
Capetonians and Joburgers alike struggle to get around the metropolis of Johannesburg. There are a number of significant shortcuts that can make your life easier, and will allow you to decide where to have that meeting. Like Melrose Arch, for example. THAT’S where you should have all your future meetings. And I’ll show you how […]
A Note To All The Companies Using Private Numbers
I don’t answer private numbers. Nor do a lot of people I know. But a lot of them haven’t reached my elite level. The “elite communicator” level is where you find yourself when you have absolutely zero curiosity as to who might be calling. You’re over it. You’re so far gone, that you only answer […]
Monday Morning Spice
No More Anonymous ‘Defriending’ On Facebook – With a slew of cosmetic changes and tweaks, Facebook users could be forgiven for getting a little frustrated over the last few days. But the social network’s new Timeline feature looks set to really enrage users after it emerged the ability to anonymously ‘defriend’ people will become a thing […]
“The Future Of Radio” – The New Age – Ian F In The Morning
The New Age did a cool article on our Johannesburg studio. Ian F and the gang have been waking up the upwardly mobile on 2oceansvibe Radio for over a month now. This, from The New Age: Ian F is, simply put, a South African radio legend. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he’s pretty […]
Friday Morning Spice
Kenny Kunene Launches Reality TV Show – There was plenty of sushi – in fact, too much of it – but there were no naked women lying on their backs last night as Kenny Kunene hosted a preview of his reality TV show So What, premiering on e.tv tomorrow night. Wow. This is going to […]
Rugby Vibe Ep.5 – Robbie Fleck Discusses The World Cup
Steve Morris caught up with Robbie Fleck yesterday and discussed everything to do with the World Cup. Apart from giving his views on John Smit and our chances in this World Cup, he also gives his views on the various combination being used on the field. Steyn, he believe, “is wasted at fullback.” Check it […]
Thursday Morning Spice
Ow, shaiya Floyd! Pulling off the mirror pose with ease… ANCYL Plans Mass Action For Nationalisation – The ANC Youth League will take to the streets in October to demand the nationalisation of mines and an equal share in South Africa’s mineral resources, says its spokesman, Floyd Shivambu. The mobilisation is planned for October 27 […]
The Compound – Episode 4 – “The Germans”
If you haven’t watched The Compound yet, you’re missing out on South Africa’s hottest online TV series. At just over 5 minutes an episode, it won’t take long for you to be hooked! If you haven’t watched episode one, two and three yet, click here for the show’s main page at 2oceansvibe TV (or quicktype 2ov.tv). In this episode we […]