Port Elizabeth News
2012 Budget Speech
Amid a global economic outlook which continues to remain uncertain, the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan today presented a circumspect, yet upbeat Budget Speech detailing how the infrastructure projects highlighted by President Jacob Zuma earlier this month would be funded. (Scroll down for … Read More....
Treat your business web site as you would your premises
What once was far has now become close as the power of the internet brings business and clients closer together faster. The internet has made it possible for many entrepreneurs to start and run successful businesses. Getting a start online begins with your own website, domain and server … Read More....
Leap Year – Your chance to say more than Ndithanda Wena
Following her successful album launch for The Way I Play, Faye Gatley returns to popular Port Elizabeth hotspot The Music Kitchen for a special leap year show: Heart Leaps. On the 29th February at 8:00pm this wonderfully talented singer and songwriter will be singing her heart out to all the … Read More....
Discover the art of beading at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
Well-known beadwork collector and dealer, Stephen Long will share his extensive knowledge and appreciation of traditional African beadwork during a public talk at the Art Museum on Wednesday 29 February 2012. His talk on traditional beadwork of the Eastern Cape Province starts at 17:30 for 18:00 … Read More....
Join the Divas Idolising Whitney Houston
Idols winners Karin Nortje, Sasha Lee Davids and Jody Williams will join in tribute to Whitney Houston on Friday 2 March from 20h00 at The Boardwalk's Vodacom Amphitheatre. The show promises to be a riveting two-hour extravaganza celebrating all of Whitney’s hits. Joining the divas in the … Read More....
January CPI rises above expectations
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continued its upward trend, rising to 6.3% in January, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Wednesday. Market expectation was that it would rise to 6.2% from December's 6.1%. "On average, prices increased by 0.6% between December 2011 and January … Read More....
Port Elizabeth in the News on 22 February 2012
Liquor traders to lead fight against abuse of alcohol - The New Age Online - thenewage.co.za02/22/2012Liquor traders to lead fight against abuse of alcoholThe New Age OnlineMost of these traders come from Port Alfred, Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and Alexandria where alcohol abuse has led to … Read More....
Residents encouraged to take part in interdenominational prayer walk
Citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay are invited to join in an interdenominational Christian prayer walk from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to the City Hall on Saturday morning 25 February. At the end of the 4km walk through the heart of the city, church leaders will present Executive Mayor, … Read More....
22 Ways to Create Compelling Content
Here is MY challenge to YOU; "Come out from hiding in that faceless, gormless mass of noughts and ones that you call Facebook (and that I call group sex for amoebas) and start your own web site." Then join me and the few, oh we very few, in showing the world that Port Elizabeth is not only a … Read More....
Now we Wait for the THIRD bad thing to happen
The old people (that would be me!) say that bad things always happen in threes. This morning we had a tow truck involved in an accident (See: Tow truck causes serious accident) and bad thing number two for Tow Truck driver's occurred at 14h45 today when another tow truck, this time from … Read More....
Careful in the Bethelsdorp Area
Dear Editor An unlawful protest is in progress in the Bethelsdorp, Soudien Street area, where tyres and flammable items are being burnt. Public are advised to use an alternative route as stones are being thrown in the Nooitgedacht area. Regards Eye on Community SEE UPDATE BELOW: … Read More....
Rain puts damper on Toy Run target
On 15 February 2012, at a function held at the Midnight Motorcycle Club, R156 000.00 was handed over to charities as part of the Port Elizabeth leg of the annual Toy Run, a non-profit charity event. Although the organizer's aim was to generate R200 000 for charities in its twentieth year of the … Read More....
It’s MiWay or the HiWay
The MiWayT20 Challenge is back in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 22 February when the Chevrolet Warriors take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions in a match at Axxess St George's starting at 18:00. 20 year old right hander Colin Ackermann, who has played for Eastern Province and the SA U19 team will make … Read More....
Young Music Ambassadors bringing Harmony to your life
The Young Ambassadors made their worldwide debut at the Osaka 1970 World Expo, and have been entertaining audiences across the globe ever since. As representatives of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, they will be presenting their exciting new show, Harmony: the Music of Life at the NMMU 2nd … Read More....
Not So Secret Sowers
It was nice to see Port Elizabeth's Guerilla Gardeners (The Secret Sowers) getting some publicity in the Sunday Crimes Lifestyle section this past Sunday, 19 February. The Secret Sowers have a mission to plant indigenous plants, fruits and vegetables on Port Elizabeth's forgotten and neglected open … Read More....
Class of 1981 – Did you miss me?
Okay, so there it is - it is out in the wild; not only am I a member of the Old Grey Class of 1981 but a really bad supporter thereof. That may be because the rest of my peers are really looking old, haggard, bald and generally like they have had a tough life without the assistance of a beautiful … Read More....
You may have to block sensitive ears
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....
Golfing for a Good Cause
Raising money, having fun and chasing little white balls all over the place enabled Havilah Designer Jewellers to directly raise R2 590.00 towards the Wings and Wishes charity at their golf day on Friday 17 February. The event was hosted by St Francis Links Golf Course. Local celebrities Dave … Read More....
Tow truck causes serious accident
A serious accident involving a Crash Towing tow truck and a Citroen happened just after 07h00 this morning at the intersection of Kabega Road and Van der Stel street. According to witnesses, tow trucks were seen travelling at 'high speed' up Cape road just before the incident. The Citroen … Read More....
Port Elizabeth in the News on 21 February 2012
The shortest course at McGill offers the biggest rewards! - CJAD (blog) - cjad.com02/21/2012The shortest course at McGill offers the biggest rewards!CJAD (blog)The proceeds will be given to the Ubuntu Education Fund, a community institution in Port Elizabeth that supports vulnerable children … Read More....
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