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Our funny man friend, The Twinmassproducer, and I have been, for weeks now keeping our eye on a BMW X3 parked in and around our complex. Not because it’s a cool car but because this person is quite obviously part of the PLAP club. This woman parks over two parking bays without fail every single time. (more…)

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It’s  hump day in Cape Town and the sun is out and I’m sure you are all looking forward to a great, fabulous, fantastic, exciting weekend. I sure as hell am! Your hump day special is brought to you by Me, Asstastic and Mahpicky my Side-Kicky.

I recently wrote an article on my BFF and how lame it is that she has moved away from Cape Town. Life is just too dull without her and we would like to have the sparkle back in our lives!

I went through some pictures on my trusted Blackberry and came across some errr pictures. Let’s just say, we  make the chicks in this video look like amateurs!

ha!

Ok maybe not quite as dirty as this but you would pretty much have to go wash your eyes our with bleach…

My bestest Best Friend - The LooseWheel – has moved back to the land of dust and little water. She left Cape Town for errr greener pastures. I was recently in Pretoria ( the land of dust and little water) and we had a big party just because we could and because our regular sunday morning coffee/cigarettes/wine/laughter ( depending what mood we were in) on the beach front has now been cancelled indefinately. Sad faces all around!

As you know  The LooseWheel was our ambasador for National Unibrow day, and like me, she liked to braai and talk kak. But she is gone and I think this is why the weather has been so KAK in Cape Town Lately.

So this article is for her to remember all the crazy people who love her down here. Mahpicky the Side Kicky and I really miss her and we think it’s time she comes back. Bring back your sunshine, bring back your laughter , bring back your crude and twisted sense of humour and bring back our mountain! (more…)

Management of the trendy ZAR nightclub in Cape Town have been warned to obtain valid operating licences or face closure.

The night spot, which opened in January this year, is operating without liquor, entertainment and business licences.

The club, which is owned by business tycoon Kenny Kunene, is housed at the Cape Royale Hotel in Greenpoint.

It is believed the club is operating on the hotel’s licences.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said nightclub management will be issued with a notice.

“As for the business licence, when they get the first notice it will give them a warning and a minimal time to comply. Failing so, we will take them to court,” he said.

Smith said the SAPS Liquor Unit will also issue ZAR management with a final notice.

via iafrica.com | news | sa news | Final notice for ZAR club.

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Good Luck to all of you!

For those of you who don’t know, Athol Trollip is the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly and a very well respected member of the DA.

He has quite a list of achievements to his name, however email ettiquette is obviously not amongst them as evidenced by his faux pas last week. It all began with an email from a certain Mr Jaap Kelder – an Afrikaans member of the Taxpayers Union and FF+ supporter, which was sent to the DA enquiring about comments made by Lindiwe Mazibuko with reference to land reform.

The email apparently raised Mr Trollips hackles and prompted him to forward the email to a fellow MP, Annette Steyn, with a message that read as follows:

“Please answer this Asshole once and for all, deal with the Afrikaner issue that he raises and tell him to stop masquerading as a rate payer organization especially if he is the reincarnation of the AWB, KP, FF+ , NAZI. Stuur die IDIOOT in sy moer in asseblief. Athol.”

The only problem is he hit the reply button instead of forward…

Which is why the best piece of email advice I have ever received is – and always will be – NEVER send an email when you’re angry.

Into the naughty corner Athol.

Well maybe.

The government is pumping more than R1 million into the restoration of the Castle of Good Hope – raising concerns that the country’s oldest building is falling apart.

The maintenance started in May and includes the reinforcement of walls and fixing of roof leaks. The decision to do the work was taken after slates on the Leerdam bastion came loose a few months ago.

Seems to me that a once a decade restoration is about right. I question whether it’s wise to host the J&B Global party there on Friday this week.

Gabriël Fagan Architects, which did extensive preservation work at the castle in 1999, have again been called upon to do the restoration work at the historic building.

via Castle of Good Hope collapsing? – IOL Travel Western Cape | IOL.co.za.

FHM Modelbook chicks got enough votes to get themselves into the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 list. FHM must be so proud!

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The Parlotones have been chosen to support Coldplay, who will be performing live for the first time ever in South Africa on Wednesday 5th October at Cape Town Stadium and Saturday 8th October at the Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium Johannesburg. The tour is presented by 94.5 KFM, 94.7 Highveld Stereo and M-Net.

The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. In the last 12 months The Parlotones have: released the platinum selling “Stardust Galaxies” which won Best Rock Album at the 2010 SAMA’s, performed at the Opening World Cup Concert to a billion viewers, completed a 70 city world tour and entered 3 Billboard charts in the USA. The Parlotones commented: ‘There is only one band in the World that we would support in our home country and what an honour it was to be invited by that very band. Coldplay has been an inspiration to us and we are very excited to have the privilege of sharing the stage with the greatest band in the world’

Coldplay’s songs have captured millions of fans around the world since the release of ‘Parachutes’ in 2000. After the success of ‘Parachutes’, Coldplay began to work on their second album ‘A Rush of Blood to the Head’ (2002) which spawned popular singles ’The Scientist’, ‘In My Place’ and ‘Clocks’ winning Record of the Year at the 2004 Grammys. The third album ‘X&Y’ became the best selling album of 2005 with world-wide sales of 11 million. ‘Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’ (2008) is described by Martin as a new direction for Coldplay, a change from their past three albums, which they referred to as the trilogy. It became the bands first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and their first UK number one based on download sales alone.

I’m not sure what to say except I am REALLY excited . My two favourite bands and I get to see it with my number 1 person! whoohooo!Have you got your ticket yet?

Source: Big Concerts

Yesterday Joe Social and I went over to our mate Bill’s Guesthouse. We were looking for a place to have staff breakfasts and work functions at an affordable price, he suggested we come by and have a look to see if his spot would be suitable.

Home away from home I tell you! Bonus? It’s located close to the beach and 15 minutes from major highways and 15 minutes from Cape Town Center, it’s perfect for holiday accommodation or even if you are just staying over night on business. And it has a bar. Lovely!

The Guesthouse offers a suberb breakfast / dinner , the house itself is very roomy , the property sports a fabulous garden and you will feel at home straight away.

Rates start at R500 per room per night. All rooms are double with an en suite bathroom. Kiff hey?!

Having worked in the Hotel industry myself, I must say I was impressed. So, if you’re heading down to the Cape I suggest you give these guys a call.

Address: 6 Ornata street, Sunset Beach
Telephone: 021 551 1723
Cellphone: 082 532 1960
Website: www.sunlodge.co.uk

It’s winter in the mother city and I bet you’re stuck in doors with the kids because going to the beach on a cold grey day just isn’t as much fun. I came up with a list of things to do in and around Cape Town and I thought. Why don’t you go have a lookie over here. (more…)

Joe Social and I are regulars at our local and twice a year the owners take all the regulars on a little trip. This weekend we got treated to the Big Five Show at Barnyard in Willowbridge.

A Tribute to Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Elton John & Madonna. Imagine Elton, Michael, Tina, Rod and Madonna on one stage in one show, singing number one hits from the last 6 decades of pop music! (more…)

This is from my mates over at Dragon Power.

We here at Dragon Power Muaythai, MMA & Fitness Centre would like to give a big welcome and congratulations to Vuyisile “The Cheetah” Colossa on joining the Dragon Power family and qualifying to represent South Africa in the upcoming reality TV show The Challenger Muaythai 3D. The Challenger Muaythai 3D is a new reality TV Show to replace “The Contender Asia”. Vuyisile is a world renowned Muaythai fighter, having represented South Africa in the 2010 Kings Cup in Bangkok, Thailand; where he fought Yodsanklai Fairtex for the 4th time.

When asked what he has to say to his fans back here in South Africa he said: “All i would like to say just pray for me to the finish, this is time for us to shine. South Africa, Africa we been left out now is the time to rejoyce!! Thokozani.”

via Vuyisile “The Cheetah” Colossa representing Dragon Power & South Africa in The Challenger Muaythai 3D TV Show – Dragon Power.

Northern suburbs residents will have an alternative form of public transport from today

The integrated rapid transit (IRT) bus service in Milnerton and Table View to Cape Town hits the road for the first time.

The city’s Kylie Hatton said buses will depart on the hour and a ticket will cost a commuter R10.

“For the first five days of the service from Monday to Friday the buses will be running directly between Table View and Civic Centre Station. Departing on the hour, every hour from 9am to 3pm,” she said.

She said the service will only run from 9am to 3pm this week.

“They won’t be stopping at any of the stations on the route. It will be an express service for the first five days, but from Saturday the buses will start stopping at all the stations and will be running according to our starter service timetable.”

via Eyewitness News: IRT bus service hits CT roads.

You know how it feels when you go to the gym and have a 5km run? Maybe knocking out a few km’s on the exercise bikes and some time on the rowing machine? Tiring enough in a 1 hour gym session. You just want to get home and chill for a bit, feeling pretty good about your efforts.

Well, meet Ray Chaplin.  He thinks you’re soft! (more…)

This is something we have all been waiting for. I live out on the West Coast and getting into the CBD has been a nightmare for as long as I can remember. Add to that the massive growth this region has seen and it’s a no brainer that this system is needed. Imagine the avenues that are now open to all those people without cars or regular transport while live in this area. (more…)

Saturday, 07th and Sunday 08th of May will see an estimated 12,000 people descend on the Riebeek’s Valley for the annual Olive Festival.

This is an awesome festival taking place in and around Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek Wes. The festival is the largest of its kind in Southern Africa and offers visitors an opportunity to sample an eclectic mix of olive-inspired creations like Blueberry Olives, Tapenade, Roasted Kalamata olives with Lavender & Truffle oil, Tsakistes, Green & black olive mustard. (more…)

I just read about this one over at www.Lifeissavage.com (One of my favourite SA sites go check it out)

TripAdvisor, the worlds Largest Travel Website, has Cape Town listed as their Travelers choice number 1 travel destination for the year 2011. Beat that. No world cup needed thank you very much.

That works just fine for me. You see I often spout off about Cape Town and mates of mine like my mate Jez in London (yes that’s right Jez) think I’m just being a patriotic dick, but this proves that it’s not just me! Billions of people… ok maybe not billions, but LOTS of people like Cape Town and that’s that.

Winna Winna Number One!

Makes me very proud truth be told.

We worked hard on that mountain. I was up all night making that Lions Head section…

Well that’s another Easter under the belt and after a long weekend of Halaal Easter Egg hunts and pickled fish, many of you are probably wondering what to do for this long weekend? Now if like me, the Royal Wedding is less appealing to you than watching paint dry, then I can go one better and suggest a trip to the CTICC for the Decorex SA exhibition that runs from 29 April until 2 May.

This interior design and decor extravaganza promises to get the creative juices flowing and may lead to some inspiration for the winter ahead where we all finally get around to that DIY that we’ve been putting off all summer long (we Capetonian’s just don’t think it’s right to waste the world’s best weather indoors).

There’s something for everyone with themes ranging from the DSTV theatre of ideas to the All things green house and opportunities to support local crafts. It promises to be an inspiring day out and may just be the perfect way to work off any hangovers that result from the titanic Super rugby clash taking place between the Stormers and the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday afternoon.

Tickets are R60 per adult and if you’re a DSTV subscriber, you can take your statement or smartcard with for a buy 1 get 1 free offer, so even more reason to go along. More details on the exhibition can be found here