Timelapse Of International Artist Drawing Mural At 2oceansvibe – Conor Mccreedy [VIDEO]
2oceansvibe Radio was privileged to have one of South Africa’s most prominent contemporary artists in the studio recently – the internationally-acclaimed Conor Mccreedy. Born and raised in The Republic, Conor is currently the darling of the New York art scene, and will be hosting his second completely solo show in New York at the end […]
Donovan Moodley Retrial Application Dismissed
Convicted murderer, Donovan Moodley has lost his application at the South Gauteng High Court to have his conviction for murder overturned. Now the man that kidnapped and murdered 21-year old Leigh Matthews, and then tried to extort money from her father, will return to jail to serve the rest of his life sentence.
European Freeze Claims Dozens Of Lives
Dozens are dead and countless more are seeking medical attention as an icy winter rages on in Eastern Europe. At last count 58 people were reported dead in the last week, most of them succumbing to hypothermia and severe frostbite.
TopTV’s CEO Axed After Plans For SA Porn Channel Go South
It’s been a rough ride for TopTV the last few months. The alternative pay TV provider has been adamant in trying to provide a full time porn channel on its network. This has faced monumental opposition, and their CEO has now been let go.
Facebook’s IPO Launch Set For Today
Facebook is expected to file for an IPO later today – Wednesday morning stateside – raising $5 billion. This is a fair deal less than the $10 billion previously rumored. Folks figure Zuckerberg wants to start with a conservative base at first. Because he can’t be sure this “Face-book” thing is going to take off.
James Murdoch’s Deleted Email
It’s going to be harder and harder for people to believe that James Murdoch didn’t know how bad the phone and email hacking situation was at News International. New evidence has emerged showing that emails sent to James that said: “it is as bad as we feared,” were deleted days before a Scotland Yard investigation began.
Clooney’s Ex Is With Jackass’ Steve-O
Were you aware that Steve-O was tapping George Clooney’s ex, Elisabetta Canalis? I certainly wasn’t. Wowsers – he’s punching WAY above his weight! Some evidence of that statement can be seen here, here, here and here (chips). I found that pic in The Daily and further investigating online led me to this fresh information: She […]
ANC Recalls 1,35 Million Faulty Condoms Given Away At Party
About 1,35 million condoms are being recalled as we speak. They were handed out at the recent ANC centenary celebrations. The reason? The have been found to break during intercourse and others are “porous”.
Gauteng In Pre-Petrol Price Hike Panic?
The South African Fuel Retailers Association is trying to pre-empt petrol price hike panic in Gauteng just hours before the price of go-go juice flies up a massive 34c around the country.
Consumer Affairs Helps Rustenburg Woman Replace Dud New Mercedes Benz
It’s good to hear a positive story about the power of the new Consumer Protection Act to assist the average Joe. Owing to the clout of the CPA, Dumisa Seshabela has just taken delivery of a brand new Mercedes Benz CGI E200 to replace the faulty one she purchased in 2011.
The 2nd Game Of Thrones Season Two Trailer [VIDEO]
Few TV shows had us hooked last year like Game of Thrones. And if the three-month waiting period before season two feels like an eternity to you, then take comfort in this brand new trailer – after the jump.
Actress Cynthia Nixon Clarifies “Gay By Choice” Comments
Last week, actress Cynthia Nixon got LBGT activists around the world in a flutter over a comment in an interview where she implied her sexuality was a choice. Now she has come out and clarified her statement, after the jump.
Human-Shaped Remote-Controlled Planes Fly Around NYC [VIDEO]
I’m not entirely sure I care that this is just some publicity stunt for a mediocre-to-bad “found footage” film about super heroes. This is awesome advertising. Click through to see how 20th Century Fox teamed up with Thinkmodo for their unusual viral promotion for the upcoming Chronicle.
How to See When Someone Unfriends You on Facebook
Ah Facebook, the digital realm where artificial friendships are born and destroyed quicker than tequila’s ability to turn a good night to regret. Everyone’s been there, you’re scrolling through your newsfeed when suddenly you realise that you’re no longer receiving Susan’s pictures of her adorable new puppy, or William’s hilarious updates. You don’t even have to make the effort of checking, you’ve been unfriended. With Mashable’s clever new script you’ll be spared the pain of similar discoveries and find out the moment someone decides to cut the cord.
Guy From Wikileaks To Guest Star In 500th Simpsons Episode
The Simpsons are known for having the greatest variety in the people that guest star in their episodes. They can range from celebrities, political figures, even scientists such as Prof Stephen Hawking. As they approach their 500th episode, their special guest will be Julian Assange – founder of Wikileaks, and the first guest to appear on the show while still under house arrest.
The Full Ferris Bueller 2 Trailer [Video]
I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is we have found the full trailer of that “Ferris Bueller 2” teaser we saw the other day. The bad news is it’s not a feature film – it’s just Honda using Matthew Broderick in a new TV commercial. It’s pretty damn good […]
Thai Elephant Meat Industry Growing
A potentially devastating custom could pose a new threat to the survival of the species in Thailand – the taste for eating elephant meat. People are now eating everything from the trunks and sex organs, to straight up elephant sashimi.
Bank Cancels The Debts Of Its Poorest Customers
The dislike for banks and other financial institutions is currently on a worldwide high. But for once, one bank has decided to do something nice for their customers. French bank Crédit Municipal de Paris has scrapped the debt of its poorest customers.
Naked Ukrainian Protester Group Strikes In Davos [Mildly N5FW]
Femen is a Ukrainian group of activists that has become popular in Europe for staging small, half-naked protests. Some of their members were arrested over the weekend after trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political leaders held in the Swiss resort town of Davos.
Check Out India’s Record-Breaking Gandhi Flash Mob [PICS]
Check out this awesome gallery of young Indian boys marching to commemorate their country’s hero, Mahatma Gandhi, dressed like the man himself!
New Book Reveals The Secrets From Inside Apple
It’s no secret that Apple is one of the most secretive companies in the world (see what I did there?) – so much so that it’s a core part of their business model. Countless people try to worm their way into the Apple campus at One Infinite Loop, but no-one makes it inside. A new book released this week gives just that – a look inside – and it’s nothing like you think it is.
Your Controversial Mixed Race Poster Of The Week
A few days ago we told you about a spicy DA Youth poster, which was causing a bit of a stir because it showed an inter-racial couple embracing, in the nude. This week there’s a new one hitting the headlines – a promotional poster for a play by SA legend Athol Fugard.
Construction Will Begin On The Chapman’s Peak Office Block This Week
Preparation at the site designated for the Chapman’s Peak four-lane toll plaza and office complex began last week, with official construction beginning this week. Estimates put completion of the complex to happen around Easter next year.
Another South African Caught Smuggling Cocaine
Barely a month after Nolubabalo Nobanda made international headlines for trying to bring cocaine into Thailand via her dreadlocks, another South African has been caught smuggling drugs. Patience Monkei-Khame was arrested over the weekend in Malawi, after four kilograms of nose candy was found hidden in a baby pram she was pushing.
Twitter BlackOut Protest Results In Mass Tweeting
Man, look, I know the successive restriction of online liberties is something we should be fighting tooth and nail, but I can’t be the only one who heard about last Saturday’s ‘Twitter Blackout,’ in protest of Twitter’s new censorship policy, and failed to care.
Brazilian Scientists Claim C-Sections Make Children Fat
Brazilian science takes on the US of A as the mystery of the porky C-section babies deepens…
The Catholic Church Openly Condemns The Obama Administration
This past weekend, Catholic parishioners across America were read a letter written by the church leadership urging them to stand up against a new ruling by the Obama administration which would require all employers to provide healthcare plans which include contraceptive coverage.
The 911 Call Made Before Demi Went To Hospital
It’s been all over the news lately that Demi Moore was rushed off to hospital to be treated for what has only been described as “substance abuse.” This was later revealed to be abuse of whip-its, little cans of nitrous oxide. The call made to 911 has now been leaked, and you can hear it here.
You’ll Be Able To Buy Facebook Shares Soon
Facebook, the world’s largest social-networking service, could file for its initial public offering as early as Wednesday this week. It’s a move that has been on the cards for some time, but the rumour pot is now starting to boil more consistently.
Tech Vibe: Ep. 12 – Henk Kleynhans Talks About The Future Of Wireless Internet
This week Ryan talks to Henk Kleynhans, the founder of Skyrove Wireless, about the barriers and downright hassles of WIFI spots in South Africa. He also reviews the nifty ION USB Turntable, and catches you up on the latest Tech News. Proudly brought to you by: