We are sending one lucky South African to Space. Yes, actual Space!

It all started on the evening of the 9th January, when we invited some SA's hottest celebs to join us for the launch of AXE Apollo followed by a monumental announcement. AXE is sending someone to Space. It went a little something like this…

Then came the competition and here's the deets. There are 3 stages to the competition.

STAGE 1: 

Guys can win 30 tickets to go to Local Space Camp in August

• 14 winners have been announced so far – but there are still another 16 tickets up for grabs!
• As part of this elite group you will be on the verge of making history with AXE Apollo.

To enter all you need to do is buy a can of AXE Apollo and SMS the unique code found on your AXE can to 43587. But be sure to “Like” The AXE South Africa Facebook page or follow @AXE_SA on twitter for more details.

STAGE 2:

Local Space Camp will take place in August, where 30 winners will compete for 3 spots at International Space Camp

What is happening at Local Space Camp in August:

• 30 winners will compete for 3 spots at International Space Camp.

• The competitors will be pushed to their limits by conquering extreme activities that are required to be mastered by any Astronaut in training. To be one of the 3 the contestants will need to remain cool under pressure and deliver the goods!

• This gruelling test of physical and mental stamina will take place in a top secret location somewhere in South Africa.

STAGE 3:

• The 3 winners will be flown to Orlando Florida where they will attend the International AXE Space Academy where they will compete against each other. One of them will win the ultimate experience, the chance to go to space.
• Here's how it'll go down:

Check out the competition Terms and Conditions for more.

Check out our US counterpart's latest ad campaign featuring TED. Just a warning… Use headphones if you're with company or at work!

If Bob Marley's music had a mission, House of Marley audio products have a purpose! Created by Rohan Marley - son of the late reggae legend - the House of Marley celebrates Bob's message of universal responsibility and sustainability, using organic products and recycled materials in all their products. Oh, and did we mention their dope as hell and sound just as good too. Check them out…

…but wait, there's more…

The problem with heaphones is that they're a solo experience. The Zumreed X2 Hybrid are set to change all that. Pegged as "A Hybrid Music Experience" the X2 allows you to switch back and forth using them as both headphones and mini portable speakers. We reakon that's cool enough to warrant our attention. So here they are…

Headphone Stats:

• Type: Dynamic
• Driver Diameter: φ40mm
• Sensitivity (S.P.L.): 104db
• Frequency Response: 20ã€ÂÂœ20.000Hz
• Allowable Input: 30MW
• Impedance: 32 Ohm
• Weight: Approx. 347g
• Input Plug: φ3.5mm Stereo Gold Plating
• Accessories: φ6.3mm Stereo plug
• Cord Length: 1.2 m
• Size: Approx. W204×H190×D98 (mm)

Speaker Stats:

• Type: Built-in Amplified Stereo Speakers
• Driver Diameter: φ40mm
• Ampliï¬Âer eï¬Â€ective output: 500 MW
• Impedance: 4 Ohm
• Input: 0.4V
• Charging time: 1 hour
• Continuous operation time: 4 hours
• Input charge voltage: 5V
• Input charge ampere: 400mA

Levi Jeans Co and Nike Footwear have gotten together to produce an awesome new skate collection that we think they can really be proud of. From the 'Made In The USA' 511™ Team Edition jeans, to the Trucker Skateboarding Jacket, we'd say they nailed it…

Like them on Facebook.

World famously exclusive brand, Louis Vuitton, has just launched their latest campaign, a tribute to the words of the incomparable warrior poet, Muhammad Ali. The campaign features hip-hop artist and actor 'Yasiin Bey' (aka Mos Def) exhibiting the poetry of the self proclaimed and undisputed World's greatest, Ali; and the skills of the amazing Calligraffitist, Niels Shoe Meulman. Here's what they produced…

WORD:

DREAM:

Find out more about the campaign here.

Nixon have just launched their latest collection, the all black, Black Crystal Collection! The new collection will be featured in the on The Camden, The 42-20 Tide, The Spur, The Monopoly and The Kensington ranges. We think you'll agree it's quite fresh…

Also catch them on Facebook.

After 5 years and over 130 million Youtube Views, Gymkhana/Rally driver Ken Block and DC Shoes have launched their latest video, Gymkhana 5… and yes, it's as epic as we hoped! Set on the iconic streets of San Francisco it comes in at nearly 10 mins of pure awesomeness.

Introducing the Blazer, Globe's new range of retro cruiser boards! In their own words: "These little beasts have been tested on the streets, backyard pools and any ramps we come across. GLOBE cruisers are the real deal, so go out to your local skate or surf shop and pick one up."

The original Bantams now also come in series of new clear colourways and are stiffer, wider and even longer lasting than anything in the market. Just what our Angels are used to then…

Two In The Shirt (aka T.I.T.S) is quickly establishing itself as one of the sexiest new T-Shirt brands in the country and for obvious reasons. So stop reading this right now as we present to you the evidence. You're welcome…

Find out more on the Two In The Shirt website, or become a fan on Facebook.

Converse is on to a very clever bit of marketing! By signing three of the world's best artists to a new sponsorship deal and putting them in the studio together, they've come up with quite an interesting track. But their work wasn't finished… Then they proceeded to produce an awesomely weird music video, the likes of which, true Gorillaz fans have become accustomed.

To find out more information and to download the track for free visit Converse.

Ever since Kate Upton featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimwear Edition we've been seeing her everywhere. Not that we're complaining… We reckon, the more we see of Kate, the merrier. And now she features in the latest Zoo York advert with two interesting and rather unorthodox co-stars, the infamous wise talking Zoo York Roaches.

Well done Kate. We applaude your work ethic and we'd love to see more of you. Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink…