F1 Team Owner Loses Half His Fortune – Sells Clifton Pad For R70 Million
Times are tough for Vijay Mallya. It’s almost a year since he shutdown his airline and had his name taken off the Forbes billionaires list. The Indian mogul’s estimated net worth has dwindled from $1.4 billion in 2012, to a mere $750 million in October last year. This bad spell has led Mallya to part ways with his R70 million Clifton pad.
Drones Are Rad: Flying Robot Lifeguards Will Save Your Life [VIDEO]
It’s no secret that a high number of beach goers at Clifton 1st come en masse to oogle the lifeguards. Well shame, because the next time you’re drowning and pull the whole damsel in distress shtick, you are going to be thoroughly disappointed when a drone comes to save you instead of the hunk you were dreaming of.
Dictator’s R23 Million Clifton Bungalow Abandoned And Filled With Vagrants
Before you read on, know that this article will divulge information about a bungalow in Clifton that you could have been (illegally) living in for the past 10 years, if you got there first. But you didn’t. Bergies did.
Check Out All The New Cape Town MyCiti Bus Routes [Map]
I was liaising with someone at MyCiti the other day, asking when Camps Bay will be connected to the system, given all the new bus stops. This year, she says.. this year. She sent this radical new routes map..
Ruined Clifton Lamborghini Takes Its Last Drive [PIC]
Earlier this week we brought you the tragic story of the Lamborghini Murcielago that burnt to a crisp in Clifton. You can watch two videos of that horrific event, here. Well, it’s now a few days laters, and the charred remains are making their way to the car graveyard for interring. It’s a sad sight. […]
The Horror – Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Burns To A Crisp On Clifton Roadside [VIDEO] [UPDATED]
Last night, a Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster spontaneously caught fire and burnt to a crisp on a Clifton roadside. This Lambo has a retail value of anywhere between R3 million and R4 million, depending on the exact year and model. Jaco le Roux was on scene to capture the tragedy on film. No one was injured. @topgearmagSA Lamborghini […]
You Don’t Need R30 Million To Get The Best Position In Clifton [GALLERY]
Take this large 5-bedroom family home in Clifton, for example. It’s on at R27.5 million. And you just know that the owner will probably accept R25 million for a cash offer. Surely? Click for photos.
Here’s Another Video Of That Maniac Skateboarder – Going Down The Glen To Clifton [VIDEO]
Your mind would have been blown by that fearless maniac skateboarder setting off the speed camera on Kloof Nek Road. Now try this video, of him going down Kloof Road to Clifton – Past Roundhouse Restaurant. Click to watch..
House Of The Week – Brand New Clifton Beach Bungalow – A Dream At 35 Bar
A brand new beach bungalow in Clifton is one of life’s greatest gifts. This beautifully is absolutely immaculate and, at a mere R35 million, just within reach for most of us. Click for info and pics.
House OF The Week: 3-Bedroom Clifton Apartment For R45 Million
You’ve heard that they don’t mess around in Clifton, and this apartment is no different. If you’ve got the R45m to acquire this 3-bedroom stunner, then the R16,000 a month in levies and taxes shouldn’t be an issue. Check out these stunning pics!
House Of The Week – R35 Million Clifton Bungalow Bargain
While you won’t be directly behind the beach, you will still enjoy numerous braai opportunities that would be within enviable distance for the general public.
Awesome Time Lapse Of The Eihatsu Maru’s Holiday In Clifton [VIDEO]
2oceansViber, Rory Allen, spent four days last week documenting the Eihatsu Maru as it lay stranded on Clifton’s First Beach. He’s put together an amazing time lapse of events as they unfolded.
WATCH: Clifton Trawler Tugged Off Beach [VIDEO]
The Eihatsu Maru was successfully towed off Clifton’s First Beach by maritime authorities yesterday. The Smit Amandla tug worked tirelessly for hours to free the stricken vessel.
Eyewitness News’s Aletta Gardner was on hand to record the moment life along Victoria Road returned to normal.
First Photo Of Clifton Trawler Pulled Away From The Beach – It Worked!
The Eihatsu Maru has been successfully towed off Clifton’s First Beach by maritime authorities today. The Smit Amandla tug worked tirelessly for hours to free the stricken vessel that ran aground last Saturday morning in thick fog.
It brings to a close an agonising six days of salvage attempts by officials, who twice previously failed to remove the stricken vessel.
Clifton Trawler Pizza Men Become International Heroes (Mind-Blowing Video)
Things have been moving at a rapid pace. Just as we recovered from the news of the Clifton Trawler pizza delivery making the London Metro newspaper (here), we get hit with an escalation in their fame – that they have now made the Wall Street Journal (here)! The Butler’s Pizza delivery men are fast becoming […]
Incredible New Aerial Photos Of Clifton Trawler Emerge – Shot From Helicopter
Unbelievable. These were sent in by 2oceansviber, Martin G. Check these out!
Wall Street Journal Covers “Clifton Trawler Pizza Delivery”
By now you should have heard about the pizzas we ordered from Butlers Pizza to be delivered to the stricken Eihatsu Maru ship on Clifton beach. Naturally it wasn’t a problem for them, as they’re Cape Town’s #1 pizza company. You can check the video HERE if you missed it. But more recently a picture […]
SA Will Foot Bill For Salvaging Stranded Japanese Vessel
South Africa is going to foot the bill for salvaging the Japanese fishing vessel currently stranded on Clifton First beach, according to the SA Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa). The owner of the ship, which ran aground on Saturday and has since moved 25m closer to the shore, has to date refused to cover the costs of the salvage.
Clifton Trawler Shipwreck Receives Butlers Pizza Delivery [VIDEO]
Tugboats tried again yesterday to pull free Eihatsu Maru, the Japanese trawler stranded on Clifton beach in Cape Town. The rope snapped – just as it did yesterday – and it occurred to all at 2oceansvibe Media, that the crew (and dog) on board might be feeling somewhat peckish. So we did what any self-respecting […]
Clifton Trawler: Make Or Break
Tomorrow, SA Maritime Safety Authorities will make another attempt to remove the stranded Eihatsu Maru from Clifton’s First beach. Last night, 2oceansVibe spoke to one of the men in charge, Samsa’s chief operations officer, Sobantu Tilayi. Many questions still remain about the reasons why the captain grounded the vessel, but Tilayi said the operation has now reached a critical stage.
Clifton Trawler: Day 4 Draws To A Close…
[pic source – Twitter – @alettagardner]
WATCH: Clifton Shipwreck Salvage Operation LIVE Online RIGHT NOW!
It’s a great moment for the BEACH WATCH website, as they have the infrastructure that allows us to watch the stranded Japanese trawler LIVE on the net. We’re not 100% sure when the salvage operation will get underway – but you can keep an eye on things using the live Clifton beach webcam. You can […]
Pics From N.S.R.I Rescue Mission – Clifton Beach Trawler Crash [Hi-Res Close-Ups]
The NSRI has kindly uploaded a whole of pics of their rescue mission, following the Japanese trawler which crashed into Clifton 1st Beach early Saturday morning. Click ‘continue reading‘ to see the rest of the hi-res close-up pics.
Ship Runs Aground At Clifton Beach [Photo Gallery + Panoramic Shot]
A large fishing vessel has run aground at Clifton First beach, Cape town. With heavy mists greeting excited gawkers this morning, one can be sure the same fog played a role in theis ship running aground. We are picking up details as we go, but a local convenience store manager confirmed that he heard lots […]
Top South African Dog Whisperer’s Rottweiler Responsible For Clifton Attack
Morning spice reported that a dog attacked a two-year-old girl at Clifton’s first beach on Wednesday this morning. It turns out that the same dog whisperer, James Lech, responsible for a dog that mauled a girl in a similar attack last year, is responsible for this latest incident too.
‘Clifton Shores’ Villa Available At 2oceansvibe Villas
We’ve covered a bit about the local Clifton Shores series which is currently being filmed in Cape Town. But we haven’t told you that the villa the cast are staying in, is also available to you at 2oceansvibe Villas! Follow the link to check out the Clifton Shores villa on 2oceansvibe Villas!
The Elusive ‘Clifton Shores’ Promo Trailer
There has been a lot of talk around town about this new MTV reality show they’re filming, called Clifton Shores – and, in particular, the promotional trailer. The trailer was available on YouTube for some time and we received emails confirming that it had vanished. Not to fear, we’ve managed to locate it. Follow the […]
Wavescape Surf Film Festival 2010 – Barrels For Your Eyeballs
The seventh annual Wavescape Surf Film Festival is upon us, girls and boys. To avoid missing out on the event that will undoubtedly set the scene for a most successful summer, click through. We promise you good news, and very, very pretty pictures.
CLIFTON IN 1900
A 2oceansviber sent me a PDF of what must be the most comprehensive pack of old Cape Town photos ever. We’ve all seen those shots from the 50’s and 60’s, but it’s not often you see shots from 1900! Check out Clifton: Clifton, Cape Town – circa 1900 Pretty sick, hey? There are literally HUNDREDS […]
DID SOMEONE SAY “WINTER?”
Very strange behaviour, if you did. I’ll tell you why. You see this morning I tried something new – I went for a 5km run. Which is weird, given that I’m known as a 4km specialist. It’s true, people often refer to me as “The Four Kay Specialist.” It’s either that, or they call me […]