Port Elizabeth in the News on 2 February 2013
South Africa's new big-money tournament on hold - miamiherald.com02/01/2013South Africa's new big-money tournament on … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 21 April 2012
Caster Semenya qualifies for 800 at London Games - miamiherald.com04/20/2012MiamiHerald.comCaster Semenya qualifies for 800 at London … [Read on ....]
Twittering from PE’s Twitterati on 20 May 2013
We have PICKED out a few Tweets from the 1 284 members of the Port Elizabeth Twitterati lists for your reading pleasure below – if you are … [Read on ....]
Dear Municipality, Just who must shoulder the blame here?
I received copies of 2 e-mails from a ratepayer (named C) who sent an e-mail query to the Municipal Customer Care address. According to C, … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth 12 December
Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 19 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 8 May 2013
Watson back in Kings starting line-up - Post (subscription) - thepost.co.za05/07/2013Post (subscription)Watson back in Kings starting … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 13 February 2012
Habana makes good first of new role - supersport.com02/13/2012SuperSport.comHabana makes good first of new roleSuperSport.comby Gavin Rich … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 7 August 2012
Supervision for petty criminals - Independent Online - iol.co.za08/06/2012Independent OnlineSupervision for petty criminalsIndependent … [Read on ....]
Five days before school, books still being returned to PE warehouse
Schools continue to return incorrect orders of workbooks for learners to the Education Department warehouse in the Port Elizabeth … [Read on ....]
Our Local News Media are Advised to Take a Leaf out of Sport24′s Book
At the press conference to announce the appointment of Matt Sexton as Head Coach for EP Rugby and Brad Mooar as Specialist Skills Coach … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 7 January 2012
Border trail Inland 101 at stumps - The Witness - witness.co.za01/06/2012Border trail Inland 101 at stumpsThe WitnessAt St George's Park … [Read on ....]
It is Hell in Africa But Someone Has to do it for You
This morning the Longhair, the Apprentice Longhair and I toddled along to the East Cape Philharmonic Concert in the Park in Victoria … [Read on ....]
What Bloggers say about Port Elizabeth on 30 January 2012
Out of the top 64 blog posts mentioning Port Elizabeth that we looked at today we selected 7 blogs that mention Port Elizabeth for our … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 28 April 2012
EP clinch quarterfinals berth - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za04/27/2012SuperSport.comEP clinch quarterfinals berthSPORT24Port Elizabeth - The … [Read on ....]
Appointment of Municipal Manager Welcomed
The IFP welcomes the appointment of the new Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality manager, Dr. Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela after the municipality has … [Read on ....]
Education Department Must Seek an Urgent High Court Interdict
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has no choice but to seek the help of the courts if it wants schooling for the 2012 academic year … [Read on ....]
Letter of appreciation
Dear Editor My family and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the public, the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, political … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 18 March 2012
Moving manganese to Ngqura key to building E Cape into new minerals 'gateway' - Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - … [Read on ....]
Port Elizabeth in the News on 3 January 2012
B & the B is Neil's PE theatre swansong - Artslink.co.za News (press release) - artlink.co.za01/03/2012Artslink.co.za News (press … [Read on ....]
If we share our view will you keep quiet?
Staying where we do we have a magnificent view of the bay and the Nelson Mandela Bay Soccer Stadium. Combine this with a park and wide … [Read on ....]
Latest Port Elizabeth News
Port Elizabeth in the News on 24 May 2013
24 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Four quickies a big risk - stuff.co.nz05/23/2013ESPNcricinfo.comFour quickies a big riskStuff.co.nzLike batsman Martin Guptill, in for the injured BJ Watling, Bracewell's most recent test was against South Africa in Port Elizabeth in January. A more... Ford panel van makes return to SA market - Creamer Media's Engineering News - … Read On....

More acclaim for Southern Kings players
23 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Southern Kings players, Tomas Leonardi, Nicolas Vergallo and Jaco Engels have all been called up to represent their respective national teams. Argentinean nationals Leonardi and Vergallo will both be joining the Argentinian National Senior Team from 2 to 23 June, while Engels, who holds South African citizenship but also qualifies to represent … Read On....

Green Student Conference
23 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Following last year's successful hosting of the Green Student Conference in spreading the green message among young people, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University has again been asked to host this year's conference. The Green Student Conference from 2 to 6 July 2013 at NMMU's South Campus is aimed at empowering young green champions with skills … Read On....
Capital gains tax timing on property
23 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
This week the Property Poser panel deals with a question from a reader regarding the timing of the payment of Capital Gains Tax when it comes to the sale of an immovable property. The reader's case is a little unusual as he explains that the sale in question is an instalment sale over a period of 48 months, which obviously spans more than one … Read On....
Port Elizabeth in the News on 23 May 2013
23 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Time for Lopsy to grow up - eNCA - enca.com05/22/2013Time for Lopsy to grow upeNCAFast-forward a year and Tsotsobe was considering his franchise options, with Cricket South Africa-contracted players allowed to choose which franchise they would like to p more... NPA may proceed for freezing of bishop's assets - The New Age Online - … Read On....

Provincial and Local analysis of voter registration trends
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) published on its website today a provincial analysis and thematic maps, which indicate the registration rate in every ward of the country's 234 municipalities. (Scroll down for Nelson Mandela Bay's trends) Following the 2011 Census, the electoral commission has, with the assistance of Statistics South … Read On....

CPI unchanged in April
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April remained unchanged at 5.9% year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. "Headline CPI in April 2013 was 5.9%. This rate was the same as the corresponding annual rate of 5.9% in March 2013," said Stats SA. Analysts had expected CPI to come in at 5.7%. In a research note earlier, … Read On....

Policy on DNA rape kits must be implemented urgently
22 May 2013 By Port Elizabethan Leave a Comment
There are currently no guidelines or policy pertaining to the number of DNA rape kits that must be kept at a police station’s disposal in the Eastern Cape. This emerged from a reply to written parliamentary questions I asked the MEC for Safety and Liaison, Helen Sauls-August. I welcome the MEC’s commitment to place the issue firmly on the … Read On....

Congratulatory messages pour in for Catrakilis
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis has been called up to the Springbok training squad, and will be joining the rest of the team on a training camp in Durban next week, after the Cheetah's game. Catrakilis became the first South African in seven years to exceed 100 points in his Super Rugby debut during the game against the Highlanders, … Read On....

Education/School Closures – Crisis
22 May 2013 By Port Elizabethan Leave a Comment
Dear Sir, A fundamental basic necessity in any community, in fact country, is education. In a developing country such as ours, it is essential that education for the youth be provided. In the Eastern Cape we endure reluctantly a dysfunctional Education Department. One must be aware of the fact that youth in the townships are being denied … Read On....

African influence dominates Grahamstown Festival offering
22 May 2013 By Port Elizabethan Leave a Comment
The Standard Bank Jazz Festival, Grahamstown 2013 incorporates a variety of disciplines into its programme. Blues/Funk/World Music is one of the genres that will be highlighted at the festival this year, though it is just one part of the formidable line-up which includes Mainstream, Afro-Jazz, Modern Jazz, Youth and the Standard Bank Jazz and Blues … Read On....

Catrakilis in Springbok Training Camp
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
A group of 38 players, featuring eight players who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban for the second Springbok training camp before the final squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series is named early next month. The players who were not part of the first training camp in Cape Town in April are: Gio Aplon (DHL Stormers, … Read On....

Civil Society supports NMBMM Municipal Manager, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, the South African NGO Coalition, the Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association and Cosatu have recognised the need to the citizens and associations in Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch to stand together against the 'shenanigans' currently taking place at City Hall. This coalition believes that it is … Read On....

Free Tickets to Kings Cheetahs
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton 1 Comment
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 subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive … Read On....

Southern Kings v Cheetahs
22 May 2013 By Alan Straton Leave a Comment
Live coverage of the Southern Kings game against the Cheetahs at 3:00 pm on 25 May. You can watch and take part here or on the Southern Kings web site. Use #skings on Twitter to have your tweets considered for inclusion in the live stream. Interested in becoming an online sponsor of the Southern Kings live events? Contact ALAN. Southern Kings … Read On....
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More acclaim for Southern Kings players
Southern Kings players, Tomas Leonardi, Nicolas Vergallo and Jaco Engels have all been called up to represent their respective national teams. Argentinean nationals Leonardi and Vergallo will both be joining the Argentinian National Senior Team … [Read More...]
Congratulatory messages pour in for Catrakilis
Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis has been called up to the Springbok training squad, and will be joining the rest of the team on a training camp in Durban next week, after the Cheetah's game. Catrakilis became the first South African in … [Read More...]
Catrakilis in Springbok Training Camp
A group of 38 players, featuring eight players who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban for the second Springbok training camp before the final squad for the Castle Lager Incoming Series is named early next month. The players … [Read More...]
Southern Kings v Cheetahs
Live coverage of the Southern Kings game against the Cheetahs at 3:00 pm on 25 May. You can watch and take part here or on the Southern Kings web site. Use #skings on Twitter to have your tweets considered for inclusion in the live … [Read More...]
PE’s Johnny Bakker to manage SA Junior Surfing Team
The vice-president of Surfing South Africa, Johnny Bakker, announced that top Eastern Cape surfers, Dylan Lightfoot and Gina Smith, will be captaining the 2013 South African Junior Surfing team as they head to Nicaragua next month. Here they will … [Read More...]
SP Marais back in Southern Kings team to play Cheetahs
The Southern Kings team has remained relatively unchanged from their game against the Highlanders, with just one change in their starting line up as S.P Marais returns to the starting 15 for this Saturday's game against the Cheetahs. The Southern … [Read More...]
Let’s talk about Luke, Baby
And all the good things and the bad things that maybe - the original version of this song was a favourite of my son Philip when he was a toddler and I can still see him with a Nappy and T-Shirt on, bottle in hand, clinging to the lounge table as he … [Read More...]
Vleis eligible for selection
Southern Kings flanker Jacques Engelbrecht has been cleared for selection for the game against the Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, while Andries Strauss' shoulder injury has shown remarkable improvement. Director of Rugby … [Read More...]
Port Elizabeth to host Round 3 of HSBC Sevens World Series
Port Elizabeth will host round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 7 and 8 December after the International Rugby Board (IRB) confirmed the dates for the 2013/14 on Friday. The World Series season is set to kick off on Australia’s Gold Coast … [Read More...]
SA’s richest chess tournament
More than 800 of the Commonwealth's finest chess players are expected to meet in Port Elizabeth during July 2013 for the biggest money yet in a South African-hosted chess tournament. The tournament - to be held between July 2 and July 14, 2013 - … [Read More...]










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