The Million Quid Question – How Much Did Insurance Cough Up On Rowan Atkinson’s Wrecked McLaren F1?
Dear-oh-dear. It has been a while since beloved British actor, Rowan Atkinson smeared his McLaren F1 supercar across the trunk of a tree next to a British highway. Just less than 18 months, in fact. After more than a year in the hands of McLaren’s expert technicians in Woking, Surrey, it has emerged that repairs […]
“I Was Paid To Be Claire Danes’ Best Friend” – The Tortured Lives Of Hollywood’s Personal Assistants
“You are married to these people. You are literally in a relationship with them.” That was pretty much the gist of a feature on the lives of the personal assistants of Hollywood celebrities published in the New York times. While paid handsomely, the bizarre range of duties required of a celebrity’s PA – including incredible emotionally […]
House Of The Week: R4 Million Gets You A Cape Cod Style Pad With Unobstructed Views In Pringle Bay
Once you buy this four bedroomed en-suite abode, you and your mates can braai, stargaze and streak the beach of Pringle Bay as often as you like. The huge open plan living, dining and kitchen area will accomodate simultaneous poker tournaments and hotwings production. Yes, this pad has all the modern high quality finishes that you […]
Thanks, Science – South African Boy Rocks A 3D Printed Hand [VIDEO]
Five year old boy, Liam (whose surname was not published) is the first to test a prosthetic hand created by a 3D printer. He was unfortunately born with no fingers on his right hand. Liam’s hand is “powered via cables and return bungees” and will save him the prospect of having fingers transplanted by surgery. […]
North Korean Nuclear Test Site Found By Google Earth [PICS]
The all-seeing Google Earth camera has captured pictures of a nuclear test site in North Korea. Pyongyang, the North Korean capital vowed to conduct nuclear tests to even the score for United Nations sanctions against North Korea for their December rocket launch. Which would actually make the score uneven again. Tensions are high. If the […]
Beckham And His Bits In New H&M Ad [VIDEO]
Paris Saint-Germain’s newest edition, David Beckham takes the lead, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director Guy Richie takes the reigns and Foster The People’s “Don’t Stop” is the soundtrack to this rad advert which resembles a film short. Apart from the noteworthy collaboration, did you see Beck’s little bum clench at the end of […]
Windsport Legend Robby Naish – “I Don’t See A Big Resurgence in Windsurfing” [Full Interview PODCAST]
Last week “Red Bull King of the Air” and “Robby Naish” were buzz words around Cape Town. Seth Rotherham and Marcus Brain were able to squeeze in a short chat with Naish, legendary American kitesurfer, about his brand, the excitement around last week’s event as well as his love for fast cars. Most importantly, they […]
Kelly Slater’s Endless Wave Pool Is Endlessly Amazing [PICS]
Kelly Slater’s career is definitely not winding down. In fact, things might very well just be warming up. The world famous surfer now wants to build an “endless wave pool” for surfing. The Kelly Slater Wave Co. says the proposed doughnut-shaped pool will be able to produce guaranteed surfable waves and will be the center of […]
Step Aside Michael Jordan – Toddler Nails Insane Basketball Trick Shots [VIDEO]
In case you were feeling particularly confident of your athletic ability today, here’s something to ruin your self-esteem. Here are the facts: This kid is two years old. He loves basketball. He shoots hoops as high as seven feet. He is a better athlete than you. [Source : YouTube]
Police To Prosecute Downhill Skateboarder – Debate Over The Rights Of Cyclists And Skaters Rages
Round one of Lourenc’o versus Smith. This story is spicing up. As of yesterday Dec’io Lourenc’o is facing some serious charges for reckless endangerment, and JP Smith, Cape Town City Councilor and Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, is behind it all. Smith announced yesterday that the City of Cape Town would be laying […]
Stay Safe – Get This Handy Stun Gun To Keep In Your Bag Or Car – Just R249 Incl. Delivery
Let’s be realistic, the world is not as safe a place as it used to be, and taking precautions to ensure your safety is a wise move. Especially in Bishopscourt. We’ve tracked down this compact stun gun that fits in the palm of your hand. With it’s easy grip, incredibly bright LED torch and 2,8 […]
Lance Armstrong Faces Criminal Investigation By The Feds
If you thought things could not get any worse for Lance Armstrong, he is facing a criminal investigation by federal investigators according to a high level source who told CBS News this: Agents are actively investigating Armstrong for obstruction, witness tampering and intimidation. Contrary to statements made on Tuesday by Andre Birotte, US Attorney for […]
Blind Drunk Durban Audi Driver Passed Out In His Car – At Traffic Lights [VIDEO]
Welcome to Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Parents whisk their children to and from bouts of social soccer in the park. Some of them might stop off somewhere for a Cornetto. Maybe not. Others might be enjoying an alcohol-induced coma in the comfort of their running Audi A3 at the traffic lights. Wait, […]
The Full Length Interview With Cape Town’s Downhill Skating Maniac That You’ve Been Waiting For [VIDEO]
“The bigger the hill the better.” At the tender age of 16, an impressionable Dec’io Lourenc’o saw a group of kids skating down Glen Road. The boys were the SPUs, a skateboarding crew from Sea Point, and like any teenager, Dec’io wanted a piece of the action. That’s when he got his first set of […]
Tsunami Hits The Solomon Islands After 7 Consecutive Earthquakes
An earthquake with a powerful 8.0 magnitude occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands this morning, causing a tsunami to form with its waves crashing into the Solomon Islands, which are close to Australia. Last week, seven other earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.0-6.5 occurred in the same region. So far five people have died and […]
Bad Luck Makes Burger Queen America’s Youngest Woman Billionaire
Thirty year old Lynsi Torres is thought to be America’s youngest woman billionaire since becoming president and owner of the popular West Coast burger chain In-N-Out Burger. After her uncle died in a plane crash, her father died of a drug overdose and her mother’s death in 2006, Lynsi fell next in line to inherit […]
Google Goes All Out With Their Radical New Offices In Tel Aviv [PICS]
Google set up new offices in Tel Aviv at the end of last year, putting any other cool office layout you have ever seen to shame. Going to work takes on a whole new meaning when you can spend your time in office space like this. Trees, picnic tables and a super tube are just […]
Kate Middleton’s Sickness Cure: Rare South African Plant Oils
The Duchess of Cambridge who suffered severe morning sickness two months ago has still been feeling a bit naff. In order to combat her pukey tendencies, Kate has turned to scented candles in her battle with nausea. She is said to have filled her Kensington Palace home with the Contentment Candle, by Neom, which is made […]
North Korea Releases Video Depicting The USA In Flames – Set To “We Are The World” Ballad [VIDEO]
At first glance this coud be mistaken for a karaoke backing video. Alas, it’s North Korean propaganda using Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and “We Are the World” to show the U.S. under attack. Yes, we know. It’s too awesome. Of course, ‘We are the World’ was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. North Korea […]
Radvertising: Episode 8 Of The Tropika “Kagiso’s Island of Treasure” Web Series [VIDEO]
One of the few things pretty much everyone in the world knows about Jamaica is that it produced Bob Marley, who sported the world’s most famous dreadlocks and also made some music you may be familiar with. Kagiso’s decided to get serious about his little Jamaican documentary and so he’s taken his crew to the […]
Now It’s Getting Weird: New Facebook App Tracks Your Location – Even When It’s Turned Off
Thanks to Mark Creeperberg and Facebook, you can now find your friends who are in the same area as you, even if their Facebook app is closed. Which is obviously a red flag for privacy. Facebook already allows you to “check in”, logging the places you’ve visited in a viewable GPS map format. According to […]
Get 2 Extra-Length iPhone USB Cables + iPhone 5 Adapter And Delivery For Only R299
It’s simple. We’ve found a cool deal where you can purchase two extra length, three metre cables and an iPhone 5 adaptor for just R299, including delivery!
Beggars Make Up To R500 A Day – Study
White beggars make between R50 to R500 a day, according to a trade union Solidarity study carried out last year. But 78% of beggars would like to work but do not have the education to back them. Almost 60% of the beggars interviewed in November and December – in the Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and […]
Meet The Full-Scale Bionic Man – “Rex” [VIDEO]
The Robotic Exoskeleton, or Rex as he is more affectionately known, was unveiled yesterday at London’s Science Museum. Boffins have proven that body parts can be replaced by machines. Apart from the silver skeletal structure, synthetic skin and hair, Rex is real in every way. He pumps synthetic blood, has artificial organs and robotic limbs. […]
This Cheap Gadget Let’s You Stream Music Via Bluetooth To Any Speaker / Boombox
Introducing the Bluetooth Audio Receiver, which effortlessly connects your music sources to one another. As long as your hi-fi / Docking station / boombox has an AUX-in port, it can become a bluetooth hotspot.
The World’s First Point-And-Shoot 3D Camera Will Rock Your World [VIDEO+PICS]
Finally, the world’s first point-and-shoot 3D camera! While it’s not a conventional camera, if you can use a point-and-shoot Nikon we are told that you’ll find the Lynx even easier to use. Instead of 2D images, the ‘Lynx A’ produces 3D models of whatever you point it at. Although it’s the size of a laptop […]
IPL Cricketer Chris Morris On 2oceansvibe Radio’s Brand New Cricket Show Today
The Indian Premier league has developed a reputation for throwing some serious dosh about. Last weekend’s auction for the 2013 edition was no different. One of these overnight millionaires was Highveld Lions all-rounder Chris “Tipo” Morris.
A Must Read Before Tonight’s Gig – A Guide To Anthony Kiedis’ Tattoos [PICS]
As Anthony Kiedis takes to the spotlight this evening, we thought we’d bring the topic of his tattoos to the table. Even if you’re in the golden circle tonight, you’re still not going to be close enough to see the detail that makes up his numerous pieces of body art. Here’s a helpful guide, so […]
Important Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Info – Road Closures, Opening Times And More
Presenting, everything you need to know to have a good time at tonight’s Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert in Cape Town.
Groundbreaking Computer Programme Uses Old Headlines To Predict The Future
While news reports are often seen as a rough draft to history, a new artificial intelligence engine may be able to use historical news information to figure out the future. Computer and technology boffins, Eric Horvitz and Kira Radinsky are using two decades of New York Times’ stories and other resources to identify the underlying […]