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EP Kings vs Wales

EP Kings Wales

A chilly Port Elizabeth welcomed the Welsh team to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 10 June 2014 at 19h00 for their clash against the EP Kings. Wales won the kick off and playing from South to North immediately stamped their authority on the game chalking up 14 points in the first 20 minutes before The Kings found their legs. Wales' first try came from number 7, Josh Turnbull off of a rolling maul - converted by James Hook. Four minutes later Cory Allen (13) crossed the line - an easy conversion saw James Hook add 2 more to take the Wales to a 14-0 lead. A rejuvenated EP Kings then …

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Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout

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Transnet says it will suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal after striking staff made a plea to come back to work. "Transnet today announced that it would suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal, just outside Port Elizabeth. This follows pleas from a significant number of the just over 100 colleagues on strike for the company to allow them to abandon the industrial action which is now entering its seventh week," Transnet said on Tuesday. However, the suspension of the lockout is only for 24 hours and starts …

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What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 10 June 2014

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Weekly wrap - millerslocal.co.za06/10/2014Grant Beck going big © Coffey Break Productions A good week of swell last week - but the usual wind issues plagued the bay. [...] more... Port Elizabeth Concentration Camp Memorial - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com06/10/2014When you mention the word concentration camp most people would probably associate it with the Germans during the second World War.  Few know that concentration camps were first implemented in Sou more... Another Busy Week - edlunnon.wordpress.com06/10/2014  7 Years 9 months ill .. Physical: Advantage ED / …

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What would a Jazz Festival be without Hugh Masekela?

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The Standard Bank Jazz Festival, Grahamstown 2014 incorporates a variety of disciplines into its programme. Afro-Jazz is one of the genres regularly highlighted at the festival and this year’s Afro-Jazz line-up features the crème of the crop in this entertaining genre. It is just one part of the star-studded Jazz programme which includes Mainstream, Blues/Funk/World Music, Modern Jazz, Youth and the Standard Bank Jazz and Blues Café. The headliner for the Afro-Jazz portion of the programme is none other than Hugh Masekela - world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, …

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Port Elizabeth in the News on 10 June 2014

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Tough Kings test awaits Wales - Independent Online - iol.co.za06/09/2014Independent OnlineTough Kings test awaits WalesIndependent OnlinePort Elizabeth – With both teams eager to make a strong impression, the Wales rugby tour is set for a rousing start when the visitors more... Port Elizabeth news provided by Google News. …

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Lost Dachshund

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GeeGee wondered off from our yard in Oak Road on the evening of 30 May. My daughters are very upset about this. Please anybody - Help! Call Shaun 084 771 8412, 41 Oak Road, Overbaakens, Fairview …

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Our personal brands include three key aspects

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"We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called you." These are the words of branding guru Tom Peters - and this was also the main message of a talk on personal branding and leadership geared towards Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's top academic achievers. The 65 student attendees from all seven faculties of the university - all of whom are recipients of NMMU's prestigious Vice Chancellor's Scholarships - learned how branding oneself links to employability or, more specifically, attracting the …

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Kings Davis and Petersen score as Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ

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The Junior Springboks defeated a spirited Samoa 21-8 at a rain swept ECOLight Stadium on Tuesday in Pukekohe to book a semi-final slot against hosts New Zealand Under-20 after they finished unbeaten and top of Pool C at the IRB Junior World Championship. The South Africans will meet their traditional rivals for the second time in three matches at the JWC when the semi-finals will be played on 15 June at the QBE Stadium in Albany. The New Zealanders outplayed Scotland 54-7 to take the fourth and last semi-final spot after finishing as the best placed second team. England scrapped …

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South Africa and USA to share tax information

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and United States (US) ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard have signed an intergovernmental agreement to improve international tax compliance and to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. The agreement, which was signed on Monday, promotes transparency between South Africa (SA) and the US on tax matters, while also underscores growing international cooperation in the endeavour to end tax evasion worldwide. "South Africa is committed to automatic exchange of information for tax purposes and to thereby make the world a more transparent place …

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Official provincial funeral for Mother of former President

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President Jacob Zuma has designated the funeral of liberation struggle veteran and mother of former President Thabo Mbeki, Epainette Nomaka Mbeki, as a special provincial official funeral. Minister in the Presidency and Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on State Funerals, Jeff Radebe, said in a statement that the honour is reserved for distinguished South African citizens who have made a meaningful contribution to the country. "The President and the entire government acknowledge the immense contribution made by this stalwart in ensuring that the apartheid system that was …

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Running battle around stadium

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The Investec Night Relay Series returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening for Round 2 with over 100 teams expected to battle it out as they run around the stadium. The Series comprises of 4 rounds this year and after a most successful start last month, Thursday nights action is expected to be dominated by the super fit teams from Transnet who enjoyed impressive wins in both the Men's and Mixed categories last month. Whether they can retain their position remains to be seen as the defending Series champions from Gamble Pharmacy are a team not to be underestimated and will …

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