Confirmed: Barclays Not Alone, As Chairman Quits
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the regulator of all providers of financial services in the UK, has today confirmed that Barclays was definitely not acting alone, nor was this an isolated case in the authorities’ probe of banks rigging a key interbank interest rate.
Shocking Footage Of Klerksdorp Air Show Plane Crash [VIDEO]
This past weekend, pilot Gianfranco Cicogna Mozzoni died in front of thousands of people at the Klersdorp Air Show. This shocking footage taken the moment it happened, includes some of the crowd reactions, and can be seen inside. Please note that this might be upsetting to sensitive viewers.
Public Safety MEC Blames Crime On Satan
Forget the Hawks, we need an exorcist to fight crime in South Africa, although in my opinion, I think the Ghostbusters would do an admirable job. North West human settlements and public safety MEC Nono Maloyi said on Saturday that “Satan has declared war on the people of South Africa.”
American Student In Critical Condition After Brutal Chimp Attack In Nelspruit
Last week, a young American graduate student who was leading a tour at the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, Nelspruit, was pulled into the chimps’ enclosure by two alpha males after entering a restricted area. He was brutally assaulted and suffered multiple injuries that left him in critical condition fighting for his life.
All Of Tom Cruise’s Wives Left Him At Age 33
The number 33 must obviously mean something in Scientology. After the announcement of the Tom/Katie split over the weekend, an astute fan noticed that all of Tom Cruises’ wives left him when they were 33. Coincidence, or is there somethings scientological we might be missing?
New Cape Town Cellphone Law In Effect
Talking and texting while driving is somewhat of a cultural phenomenon in South Africa. There are those that are law abiding, but there are also those that don’t seem to care, and throw caution to the wind. But now Capetonians will face a R5 000 fine, and have their phone confiscated for a day for transgressing the law, it was reported in the Cape Times this morning.
Tyson And Holyfield Tweet About Ear-Biting & BBQ Sauce [PIC]
Can you believe it has been 15 years since Mike Tyson had a taste of Evander Holyfield’s ear!? Always one to stir the pot a bit, Tyson decided to weigh-in on Holyfield’s new BBQ sauce. He tweeted: “Holyfield’s ear would’ve been much better with his new BBQ sauce.” Check out Holyfield’s reply inside!
The US Army Has A Laser-Guided Lightning Gun
In more news to terrify you, the US Army has released photographs depicting their new laser-guided lightning gun blowing up a car. They’re calling it the Laser-Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) because it’s important to make the ability to call down lightning with a laser pointer sound safe.
Protests Cost Cape Town R2 Million
In a classic case of defeating the point so badly that the point goes into the corner and cries for its mommy, recent protests around Cape Town – usually focused on service delivery – have destroyed R2 millon worth of city property, the city has revealed.
How To Parallel Park Like A Boss [VIDEO]
You think your parallel parking skills are pretty legit, right? And besides, how hard can it be to park a Mini Cooper after all? Prepare to hang your head in shame, thanks to this Chinese master wheelman named Han Yue.
John Mitchell: Messiah, Or A Very Naughty Boy?
[Image Source: Sports Illustrated] 2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, covers Lion’s coach, John Mitchell’s recent suspension, and asks: are the Lions a bunch of fancy gentlemen with a low capacity for criticism? You know you’ve had a bad season when the coach has been suspended for abusing the players and the public immediately assume that […]
“The Chrome Story” How Google’s Browser Became The Most Popular In The World [VIDEO]
According to a bold, but accurate claim made by vice president for Chrome and apps Sundar Pichai, chances are you’re using Google Chrome to view this page. This is what Pichai announced yesterday at Google’s I/O, and in celebration of launching the most popular browser in the world, Google created and posted a commemorative video tracking their rise. Click through for the fun, informative video.
Could The Barclays Scandal Prompt Investors To Run To SA For Cover?
On the back of news that Barclays bank was punished with a record fine of £290 million by UK authorities for interest rate manipulation, comes the speculation that the crisis, said to involve numerous banks around the world, could help push investors toward South African shores.
Khoisan Billboard Renaming Cape Town Goes Up At Castle [PIC]
Earlier this week, we reported on the Khoisan community proposing we change Cape Town’s name to //Hui !Gaeb. Yesterday, a billboard – showcasing the new name – was erected at the Castle.
China’s First Female Astronaut Does Tai Chi In Space [VIDEO]
Liu Yang, China’s first-ever female astronaut, had a night shift on Shenzhou 9 a couple of days ago – which is apparently sort of dull in space too, because she entertained herself by going through some Tai Chi exercises. In space. And since the spacecraft returned to earth today, we get to see what that looks like.
America’s Massive Fires Are A Preview Of A Changed Climate
Scientists say that the catastrophic wildfires in the US West offer a preview of the kind of disasters that human-caused climate change could bring. Apocalyptic like fires have been raging across Colorado, Montana and Utah for weeks, and scientists say are a damaging impact of global warming.
Zuma’s New Jet Could Cost SA Taxpayers R2 Billion
After years of speculation and constant bickering the debate has finally been settled, size does matter. At least that’s what President Jacob Zuma would have us think as Secretary of Defence, Dr Sam Makhudu Gulube finalises the purchase of a R2bn Boeing in the US.
Former US President Crashes Wedding
A certain former US president was in Ireland recently when he spotted a rather nice looking couple getting married nearby. The sweet scent of young love must have lured him closer, because before you know it, he was at the wedding. Which former president was it? That should be obvious.
ANC: We Want Six Provinces
A reduction in the number of provinces is something the ANC led government has often toyed with, but it appears this policy has gained increasing support among party delegates at the ANC policy conference in Midrand this year. The biggest change would see the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and some parts of Eastern Cape merge.
Friday Morning Spice
Balotelli Shows His Class – A touch of star quality from Mario Balotelli plus a familiar mixture of experience and canny defending saw Italy quash a young Germany side 2-1 on Thursday and book a place in the Euro 2012 final against holders Spain. The semi-final victory thanks to Balotelli’s first-half double extended Italy’s unbeaten run […]
Buckingham Palace Pit Stop: London’s Formula One Street Race Is Coming
Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One’s billionaire chief executive, has offered to pay more than £35 million to stage a grand prix in London. Plans are due to be announced later today for a five-kilometre route around some of London’s most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
David Cameron Heckled During Olympic Speech [VIDEO]
Less than a minute into a speech to mark the month-to-go countdown to the start of the Olympics yesterday, Britain’s prime minister got heckled by a protester. The guy shouted: “Shame on you, David Cameron – you are crippling the poor in London. Shame on you!” Cameron’s response? “Don’t spoil it, sir!”
And Now There’s A Starship Troopers Remake
Sony is in the process of rebooting the subervisve, anti-fascist 1997 film Starship Troopers – also known as the movie with a post-Doogie Howser, pre-Barney Stinson Neil Patrick Harris. The reboot follows the trend of such franchise remakes as RoboCop and Total Recall, where satire and irony get cut out and replaced with 3D and totally slick graphics.
Bloc Party To Headline Rocking The Daisies
This is pretty awesome news, the British indie rock band will playing on the main stage at Rocking the Daisies on Saturday 06 October. This will come soon after their new album, Four, is released on the 20th of August.
Samuel L. Jackson Performs “Beez In The Trap”, As Nicki Minaj [VIDEO]
To promote this year’s BET Awards, host Samuel L. Jackson did an amazing impersonation of popstar Nicki Minaj. His groundbreaking performance casts the traditionally typecast badass in a whole new light and is a must-see for any fan. Click through for Jackson’s award-worthy performance.
SWEAT: Sex Workers Are People Too
The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce, which has the unfortunate acronym of “SWEAT,” has issued a call for greater tolerance of those that trade in the world’s oldest profession. This comes after a stabbing on Wetton Road in Wynberg, where two sex workers were attacked, leaving one dead.
Barclays Fined £290 Million Over Libor Fixing
Well this is terribly worrying. Yesterday, Barclays bank – one of the biggest banks in the world – was fined a record £290 million for attempting to manipulate the world’s benchmark borrowing rate – the Libor. This is a huge blow to the bank’s reputation and raises questions over the future of chief executive Bob Diamond. Up to 40 other global banks face being named and shamed too.
“Satanic Verses” Author’s Fatwā Turned Into Video Game
For the past 23 years, there has been a fatwā (Islamic death sentence) hanging over Salman Rushdie. The famous author of the “Satanic Verses”, is now also the subject of a new computer game aimed at teaching kids about his “sin”. It is called “The Stressful Life of Salman Rushdie and Implementation of his Verdict.”
Google’s I/O Keynote Pimps Nexus, Jelly Bean, & Project Glass [VIDEO]
So hey, we’ve had a pretty cool look at the future thanks to Google’s I/O Keynote yesterday – where they covered the new Nexus 7 tablet, the Nexus Q media orb, and the awesome, skydiving-filled Project Glass demonstration that you’re really, really going to want to watch, after the jump.
Muse’s New Track, “Survival” Is Official Olympic 2012 Song [LISTEN]
The London Olympics may be crazily over budget, have an insane opening ceremony planned – with live animals – but they have what has to be the raddest official song in Olympic history, “Survival”, Muse’s new track from their upcoming album The 2nd Law. Click through to listen.