By now, you have no doubt at least heard about 50 Shades of Grey, the erotic adult fiction that has the literary world all hot and bothered. Coming from relative obscurity, the books were first released just more than a year ago and almost instantly shot to best-seller status, becoming the fastest-selling paperbacks of all time. However, the books did more than just fluster a few cheeks; they ushered in a real-life sexual revolution.
In case you aren’t familiar with the website AshleyMadison.com, let me recap: Ashley Madison is a website where married/involved people are able to sign up, create a profile, and look for discreet encounters with other married/involved people. The site was founded by Noel Biderman, also known as the “King of Infidelity”. A recent stats gathering and analysis of Cape Town’s members have resulted in the Mother City’s Cheating Hotspots Top 10 list. Check it out inside!
There is a good chance that you may not be aware that “Coca Tea” has been for sale in Limpopo, and Jozi. Nando’s knows, but it doesn’t approve.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has given up with Cape Town’s various taxi services. I’ve tried so hard to avoid drinking and driving – so I book ahead and every single time they arrive late. Surely that’s not right? I call them (yes, ALL of them) 10 minutes later and the guy […]
We’ve all been there, the fasten-your-seatbelt sign is illuminated, the plane is taxiing, air hostesses line the aisles and everyone is asked to switch-off any electronic devices as they may interfere with the airplanes instruments, or some such drivel. But, how much truth does that bold statement actually hold, could a simple text message or something of the like actually have a severe, adverse affect on your flight? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigated…
Imagine your last memory being in 2005. It certainly was a different world back then – no black US president, no iPhones, no Facebook. This is what happened to Ayanda Nqinana, who was put into a coma following a late night crash on a lonely Eastern Cape road in 2005.
Well, look at this – it’s all happening at the Mount Nelson’s Planet Restaurant! Can you imagine a night of dinner and dance in Cape Town’s coolest restaurant? This is pure class on tap – Haydn Gardner and the Hot Shots perform soul, jazz, blues and pop as you dine and dance the night away!
Jan Braai, the man behind Braai Day and all things charcoal, was interviewed this week on SABC 3’s Expresso morning show. Jan went and made the ‘Rotherhamburger’ live on TV – check it out, it’s quite special..
Tomorrow the Bearded Wiseman will be competing in an event like no other – the Cadbury Bubbly Challenge. And he’s going to need your help, gang! Click through to find out what he’ll be up to, and how you too can win.
Approximately just 2% of the human population is born with red hair. And life can be tough for them, as they are constantly being called all kinds of names and are the brunt of many jokes. There are even claims that people with red hair are incapable of possessing a soul. That is why many Ginganinjas head to Roodharigendag or Red Hair Day every year to meet up with like-minded, or like-haired, friends. So they can comfort each other.
Entries now open for some Jack Rock & Roll Magic on Friday 7 September! Perhaps you auditioned for Idols but didn’t quite make the cut? Or maybe its just time to move your mind-blowing singing voice beyond the four walls of your bathroom? Whatever your reasons, if the chance to make a CD with your mates […]
The City of Cape Town has finally issued an official statement on how it once and for all plans to deal with the broken up Seli 1 wreck on Blouberg beach. But it’s not up to them – it’s now up to the National Treasury to issue the funding for the operation.
During a recent stay at my official Cape town residence, the Mount Nelson, I noticed that the local method cap classique of choice on their menu, is Pierre Jourdan. It makes sense why I can now reveal that Pierre Jourdan Brut is the official exclusive 2oceansvibe cap classique.
The 2012 Burning Man festival kicked off on Friday night in the Nevada desert. In celebration a 15m tall wooden art installation called “Anubis”, as well as one called “the Man” was set alight. The statues were created as part of this year’s theme, “Fertility 2.0”. As the effigies burned, hundreds of thousands of people danced around the statues.
One of Andy Warhol’s most famous pop art pieces is his print of “32 Campbell Soup Cans”, depicting the brand of canned soup, Campbell’s. In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the prints, which first appeared on display in 1962, the company is releasing a new limited edition can, decorated in Warhol’s definitive style.
The Discovery Leadership Summit is currently taking place in Sandton and, as is the case with most such events, a protest is a-brewing. The masses are out to get Tony Blair and roads will be closed from 13h00 to 17h00, this afternoon.
The Catholic Church has earned itself a rather nasty reputation in the department of child abuse, and has been struggling to shake it ever since. Not helping this effort is a statement made by a highly prominent member of the United States clergy, Father Benedict Groeschel, host of the Christian TV Show, Sunday Night Prime.
Tony Blair has challenged South African Muslims protesting against his visit to SA to rather protest against the Muslims he says are doing most of the killing in Iraq and elsewhere.
America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama, is featured on the new cover of Spanish magazine, Fuera de Serie. This is not the first time that she’s graced the cover of a publication, however, it will be her debut as a topless, slave woman. Pic after the jump.
Ever dreamt of vicariously playing instruments with a large, black bodybuilder’s muscles? Well dream no more! Thanks to Old Spice and Terry Crews that day has come, we present to you: “Muscle Music”.
Yesterday, another naked painting of Jacob Zuma had the country talking, and of course everyone had an opinion. We contacted the co-curator of the show, Kirsty Cockerill, and asked her about why she included Ayanda Mabulu’s painting in her Our Fathers exhibition. We also have the full artist statement, and a video interview, after the jump.
Muslim groups have this week called for the arrest of visiting ex British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion. Yesterday, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu dramatically pulled out of the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit because of fellow speaker Blair, and Muslims were stoked.
Could Jacob Zuma’s Penis be the most painted presidential member of all time? Artist Ayanda Mabulu has created another painting that displays our President’s bits and pieces. CLICK THROUGH for full pic.
A little while ago, The University of Cape Town (UCT)’s Science department announced groundbreaking news: it has found a single dose cure for Malaria.
The new PUMA store in the trendy suburb of Braamfontein in Jozi opened on Friday night, and wow, this really is something the Jozi crew should be getting involved in.
In true Jack Daniel’s celebratory style, one lucky person will be driving away in a 2012 Camaro SS1 V8 worth R1 million!
1time has announced in a statement that it will halt operations between Johannesburg and Mombasa – effective from September 17.
It’s not a good time to be a smoker in Australia right now. Right off the back of the news that the Supreme Court has upheld the decision to strip all cigarettes of their branding, the state of Tasmania is now considering banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after the year 2000.
The Clifton Shores girls stopped by the 2oceansvibe Compound to be taught a lesson. We focused on Cape Town road names. The pronounciation of Buitengracht and BuitenKANT roads, is obviously of paramount importance.
Bucking international trends such as what we have just witnessed in Australia, a US appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that would block the federal government from requiring tobacco companies to put graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packaging.