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Springboks donation to Missionvale Care Centre in PE

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Springboks donation to Missionvale Care Centre in PE Four members of the Springbok squad who hail from the Eastern Cape on Tuesday donated R15,000 on behalf of the team to the Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. Siya Kolisi, Jan Serfontein, JJ Engelbrecht and Paul Jordaan visited the centre on Tuesday morning. The money comes from the team's internal fund and the players themselves decided which local charity to support. Their choice fell on the Missionvale Care Centre, where 250 children get their primary schooling, while there is also a medical centre and feeding scheme for …

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Scottish Debut for Tyrone Holmes from SA

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Former Western Province and Stormers flanker, Johannesburg born and Cape Town schooled Tyrone Holmes, will be pulling the Scottish National Rugby jersey over his head for the first time in the game against the Springboks this Saturday at the Nelson Mandlea Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. "It's a positive that I've played against most of these guys in the Currie Cup and it will be nothing new to play against the Boks" said the Glasgow forward. "Facing them won't be anything new for me, so I'm happy about that." Holmes qualifies for Scotland through his Peebles-born father, and revealed …

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Counterfeit R100

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On Monday 23 June 2014, I drew money from the ATM in Bluewaterbay. I paid our gardener with some of the money. Later he came and told that the money was counterfeit. He wanted to buy food and it was then found that the R100 note was forged. They wanted to call the Police. So be aware. The number on the note is “CA6219844D”. It is also about 2mm shorter than a real note. Author: Johan Terblanche Website: …

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What are you expecting from Scotland?

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Springbok Team forwards and attack coach, Johann van Graan talks about the Springboks chances against Scotland - rated as one of the world's best breakdown teams. http://youtu.be/gj8hQo0BrQg Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. …

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What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 24 June 2014

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The Scots are in town - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com06/24/2014The Scots are in town for Saturday's rugby Test match against the Springboks.  As the week goes on the atmosphere in town will build up more and more until kickoff on Saturday afternoon at 5pm. G more... Clark Little – The man in the waves - photoaddict.co.za06/24/2014A few days ago I started noticing a whole heap of folks sharing Clark Little’s photographs and WOW! this guy has great talent, he steps out of the box completely and emerces you inside ocean wa more... A little bit more than “carried away” - …

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Madibaz field full-strength hockey side for student champs

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The Mecer Madibaz men's hockey side will field a full-strength attack that includes Protea player Natius Malgraff when they take on South Africa's best during the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria from June 30. The NMMU squad will compete against the seven top hockey-playing universities in the A-section of the five-day competition, which is hosted by Tuks. Malgraff, who recently returned from the FIH World Cup in the Netherlands, has also just been selected to represent Team South Africa at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland at the end of August. According to …

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Port Elizabeth in the News on 24 June 2014

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Maritzburg: Komphela staying, PE vetoed - Premier Soccer League - psl.co.za06/24/2014Maritzburg: Komphela staying, PE vetoedPremier Soccer LeagueThe future of coach Steve Komphela had been in doubt for most of the off-season after he was strongly linked with National First Division (N more... Bok spirit a massive plus - Citizen - citizen.co.za06/24/2014Bok spirit a massive plusCitizenVermeulen is bound to form a new-look loose trio for this weekend's Scotland Test in Port Elizabeth with flank Francois Louw one of the seven overseas-based players more... Businesses win case against …

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Black Rhino loose on the Donkin Reserve

A special, once in a lifetime sight awaits visitors to the Donkin Reserve in Port Elizabeth at lunchtime on Wednesday! In an attempt to raise awareness about the plight of the rhino, Addo Elephant National Park's Honorary Rangers will have a life-sized replica of a black rhino on display at the city's iconic landmark between 1PM and 2PM. Honorary Rangers Chairperson, Clive Gibson, says they hope to raise some funds towards their anti-rhino poaching campaign at the same time. The HR's will also have with them one of a limited edition of crocheted model rhino's, donated to them by …

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Wilderness Foundation South Africa

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The Wilderness Foundation South Africa's mission is to protect and sustain African wilderness and wildlands through integrated conservation and education programmes, the benefits of which support cultural, biodiversity, scientific, economic and spiritual values. Click here for contact info........ MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. …

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Make white people live in shacks

Dear Ratepayers, Business and Civil Society, Following the failure of MEC of Local Governmenet Mlibo Qoboshiyane in September 2013 to deliver on his promise to place the NMB Metropolitan Municipality under administration for failure to comply with important regulations, mainly the appointment of key personnel including a City Manager, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Directors, the NMB Ratepayers Association proceeded with the submission of over 3000 ratepayer dispute forms. Six days following such submissions, the Acting CM, Mr. M. Mbambisa was in fact approved by the NMB Council as …

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