Port Elizabeth News
Port Elizabeth in the News on 4 February 2012
Will the Varsity Cup stay in the Cape? - supersport.com02/03/2012Will the Varsity Cup stay in the Cape?SuperSport.comThe Young Guns is an Under-20, students-only tournament and the first two junior fixtures (UCT U20 v Shimlas U20 and NMMU U20 v Pukke U20) will take more... National Service, 25 … Read More....
What if Antony and Cleopatra had Facebook?
In their day Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Cleopatra dominated the ancient world and were probably fuel for huge amounts of gossip by servants and citizens alike. A local production of Antony and Cleopatra will use modern elements such as Skype and CNN news reports to tell the gripping love story. … Read More....
How About Attending Church in New Brighton to Pray for Education?
A special day for education in the city will be taking place this Sunday, 5 February at the St Stephen's Anglican Church's Annual Education Service in New Brighton. The special service will see local businessman and community builder, Sipho Pityana as the guest speaker as he will encourage the … Read More....
Heavy Rain Forces Changes to Addo The Herald VW Cycle Tour Mountain Bike Races
Due to waterlogged conditions on the course, organisers of The Herald VW Cycle Tour have announced changes to Saturday's mountain bike routes. Although the races will still go ahead as scheduled, race director Brad Jackson said certain single-track sections would be cut from the 80km Extreme and … Read More....
National Bank and Mutual Buildings in the Old Days
Scratching in my Mother's attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth - so here they go - one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image of the old National Bank and Mutual … Read More....
Port Elizabeth in the News on 3 February 2012
McGill MBA students to raise funds for disadvantaged children through social media - CoolAvenues - coolavenues.com02/03/2012McGill MBA students to raise funds for disadvantaged children through social mediaCoolAvenuesThe goal of this student-run initiative is to put social media to the test: By … Read More....
VWSA and GMSA Comment on Improvement in Vehicle Sales
Vehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. "Aggregate industry sales had improved by 3 144 units or 7% to 48 251 vehicles from 45 107 units in January last year," said NAAMSA on … Read More....
Using and Reading MyPE
I really would like to use and read MyPE but I am finding it very difficult because I receive my emails on my Blackberry Regards Roquet de Vega Editors Notes: If you are able to help our Roquet Scientist please do so in the comments below! … Read More....
Barefoot Mayor Out Begging Again on Saturday
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s uniform collection drive received another boost today with donations from the Boardwalk, Schaeffler SA and Property Group Uitenhage/Despatch. The Boardwalk gave R10 000, Schaeffler SA donated R10 000 worth of school clothing and shoes and the Property Group … Read More....
Fresh Look and Sounds for Nelson Mandela Bay and Surrounds
The residents of Nelson Mandela Bay and surrounds can look forward to something fresh on their radios, as Kingfisher FM rolled-out its 2012-schedule from Monday 30 January. 'Our intention is to improve the quality of our service all the time', said Xandre van der Berg, the station's program … Read More....
10 Tickets to the Kings Bulls Game
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to … Read More....
Arran Brown in the Hunt for a Port Elizabeth win
Top South African sprinter Arran Brown is set to test his form ahead of the international racing season at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The Team MTN-Qhubeka rider, who finished last year on a high note with his second victory in the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge, said he … Read More....
Minty Mealies
As a young boy in the Transkei, one of Nelson Mandela's favourite snacks was fresh mealies cooked over an open fire - you can just imagine the kernels bursting with warm goodness, some slightly charred and nutty. There is something so visceral about eating food with one's hands - some people do … Read More....
Prince Alfreds Guards Memorial in the Old Days
Scratching in my Mother's attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth - so here they go - one a day and a round up on day 12. Enjoy this image of of the Prince Alfreds Guards Memorial in … Read More....
Redhouse River Contamination – We Never Learn
2012 is the third year in a row that the famous Redhouse River Mile will be held on the Sunday's River. For years now sailors, swimmers, rowers and other river users have been aware that they need to smear vaseline on or cover up any open sores before entering the river. I have personally seen sores … Read More....
Use the Extra Telkom Data on MyPE
Telecommunications parastatal Telkom has permanently increased the monthly allowance on data caps at no extra charge. "Effective 1 February, Telkom will permanently increase the monthly DSL blended data cap on the following products: 4GB Telkom Internet AllAccess will increase to 5GB; 8GB Telkom … Read More....
Port Elizabeth in the News on 2 February 2012
Kings go on trial - iAfrica.com - sport.iafrica.com02/02/2012Kings go on trialiAfrica.comLuke Watson will lead the EP Kings into battle against the Bulls in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, when part two of head coach Alan Solomons' masterplan kicks into action. more... CAROL PATON: Getting … Read More....
Frankies Wins Against Woolworths
Take that Sister-in-Law. When MyPE published the story about Woolworths copying Frankies product and placing it on their shelves (after negotiating with Frankies to carry their line) - see: Frankies Fiery Ginger Beer Fury Reveals a Pattern of 'Stealing' - my Sister-in-Law, the Big W apologist, … Read More....
SAFA NMB ABSA Women’s Regional League starts up again
The regional league is back in full swing for 2012 and some of the teams have got off to a flying start. Unofficial results see the league shape up as follows. Continental Express ladies side head up the log and they have got off to a great start this year, winning the first 3 games of the new … Read More....
Positive Motherwell Intervention Curbs Women, Children and Alcohol Abuse
Next week, around 100 men residing in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, most of whom are known perpetrators of crimes against women and children as a result of alcohol abuse, will graduate from a six-week workshop that focuses on driving and inspiring behavioural change. The graduation ceremony will be … Read More....
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