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SADTU prevents education portfolio committee from doing school visits

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Dear MyPE This past Tuesday members of the legislature's Portfolio Committee on Education were again prevented from doing site visits at schools in the Sterkspruit education district by members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu). Anarchy is prevalent in this district and learners are being used as canon-fodder by union members to fight their battle with the Eastern Cape Department of Education. Principals and staff at schools were intimidated and threatened to the extent that they were too scared to unlock gates or to come out of their offices to meet with portfolio …

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Nelson Mandela Bay to host Women’s Month event

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The Nelson Mandela Bay, Constituency office will host a National Women's month event on Friday, August 29, 2014. The event is meant to appreciate and recognize the selfless contributions made by South African women. These contributions were characterised by amongst many, the 9th August 1956 National Women's march against the introduction of pass laws and other suppressive legislations by apartheid government. Various activities of cultural diversity including messages from political parties and women's organisations will mark the day in respect of the heroines that took a stand against …

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What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 28 August 2014

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Commemorating the Settlers - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/28/2014I often wonder how many Port Elizabethans have climbed the Campanile as adults (not counting going up there as kids on a school outing).  I for one can put my hand up as I do it at least once or more... Kings Icecapades - edlunnon.wordpress.com08/28/2014Watch the EP Kings raising awareness about MND / ALS and related degenerative neurological disorders such as CBD … Click here: Show your support at the Kings /Lions game this Saturday. Thanks fo more... Guess where I’ve been? - …

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Bucket system increase shocker

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Dear MyPE A report titled "Non-financial census of municipalities for the year ended 30 June 2013" was released by Statistics South Africa today. There has been a shocking increase of 14 000 in the number of households using the bucket toilet system in the Eastern Cape. A report released today by Statistics South Africa reveals that the use of bucket system toilets had risen from 38 606 units in 2012 to an alarming 52 732 units in 2013. The bucket system is an assault on the dignity of our citizens. It is unacceptable that people have to live in contravention of Section 24 of the Bill …

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Onela Beqezi – Madibaz Striker

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NMMU Madibaz striker Onela Beqezi is back at full strength for his second season of Varsity Football after being forced to sit most of the 2013 tournament out due to injury. According to Beqezi, he surprised even himself when he scored the second goal that contributed to the Madibaz's 3-0 victory over University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth. The first-year civil engineering student credited his goal to his strong tackling abilities, which helped to set up the decisive move. "Scoring this awesome goal against Limpopo was definitely the highlight of my season thus far." Born and …

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Chippa United vs Ajax CT

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Chippa United will welcome Ajax Cape Town to the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Friday 29 August 2014. This match still holds a key rivalry for the two clubs. Two months ago Chippa Utd shared territories with the Urban Warriors while in the Western Cape. Now a new battle has emerged as both teams fight it out for the best team in the Cape. The two teams have only played twice at this level, with the Urban Warriors victorious in one clash and a draw settling on the scoreboard in the other. For Chippa Utd this game represents an opportunity to get back into "winning ways" after their two …

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Port Elizabeth in the News on 28 August 2014

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Court hears more details from 'ghost' teacher - BDlive - bdlive.co.za08/28/2014Court hears more details from 'ghost' teacherBDliveIT WAS common knowledge in Port Elizabeth that people were submitting CVs for grade R teaching posts to Portia Sizani, the Port Elizabeth Com more... Search on for Zwide killers - Independent Online - iol.co.za08/27/2014Independent OnlineSearch on for Zwide killersIndependent OnlinePort Elizabeth - Eastern Cape police were on Wednesday searching for two men accused of murder in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. The men allegedl more... Port Elizabeth …

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Double Sporting Benefit for PE

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium presents a back-to-back dose of PSL and Currie Cup action this weekend. Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are in line for another sporting feast on Friday and Saturday nights, as Chippa United and the EP Kings come together for the second time in the month of August for a double header. Preparations are taking place on all fronts - for fans, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and the city - but the most important groundwork is being done by Chippa United and the EP Kings as they ready themselves to take on Ajax Cape Town and the Xerox Lions. Chippa United will …

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Sustainable environmental health critical to ensure healthy populace

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True to its theme "Environmental Health - the cornerstone of preventative and sustainable health care delivery in South Africa", the first day of the 2014 National Conference on Environmental Health emphasized the need to understand the effects of environmental concerns on the wellbeing of our nation. Mr Selva Mudaly, national President of the South African Institute of Environmental Health (SAIEH), emphasized that it is important to have sufficient human resources at local government institutions. "It will take time for us to erase the backlog of Environmental Health practitioners as it …

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Not a happy amateur hunting ground for EP

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SWD and Western Province on Wednesday continued to stamp their authority in the Southern Amateur Provincial Championship in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape, as they secured back-to-back victories to book their places in the final on Friday. The teams also battled it out in the 2013 final in Saldanha, which the Cape side won 28-19. SWD delivered a strong display all around on Wednesday to thump Border Urban 43-12, while defending champions Western Province, who also won the 2012 tournament, defeated their Cape rivals Boland 30-12 to remain the only unbeaten teams in the …

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There isn’t a column for comments in the scoreline

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Chippa United COO Thabiso Shooz Mekuto speaks about his team's tenure at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and introduces assistant coach John Masutha. Masutha is the second assistant coach to Costa Papic with Roger Sikhakhane the other. From left to right in the video: Derrick Spies, Charl Crous, John Masutha and Thabiso Shooz Mekuto. http://youtu.be/FX9AejLWzqM Chippa United will meet Cape Town's Ajax at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday 28 August. Kick off is at 8:00 pm. Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage …

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Chevrolet Warriors signing session

The Chevrolet Warriors will be at Walmer Park Shopping Centre on Saturday 30 August to sign autographs from 10am. The team who are currently in their pre-season training will take some time off over the weekend to meet and greet fans at Dulce's Centre Court. Fans can also sign up for the Early Bird Season Ticket Bonanza and qualify for a discounted season ticket for all matches at St George's Park Cricket Ground. Tickets for the Early Bird Bonanza can also be purchased from the Stadium Ticket Office. This promotion will only be in place until 14 September. The Warriors will play 5 …

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Organ Studio Concert

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The NMMU Department of Music presents an Organ Studio Concert on Wednesday,  3 September 2014 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Summerstrand at 13:00. Popular organ works from the composition of Bach, Mendelsohnn, Lang, Peeters, Stewart, McKechnie, Buxtehude, Whitlock, Boëllmann and Rutter will be performed by Nolene Smit, who takes organ as her second instrument. Also performing is Arnu Oelofse, Leigh Ray and Tarryn Mintoor who takes organ as their first instrument. These students are all from the studio of Organ lecturer, Sulani Heunis. Entrance to the concert is free. For more …

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Zwembesi Farms (Pty) Ltd

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Zwembesi Farms specialize in fresh, cultivated oysters produced in the cool clean waters of Algoa Bay. As part of the Knysna Oyster Company group we share the rich history of oyster cultivation that started way back in 1949. Our land base is located on the North Harbour Wall of the Port of Port Elizabeth and we sell oysters direct to the public as well as wholesalers in most major local centres. We have expanded our operations and wish to enlarge our export customer base. Click here for contact info........ MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and …

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Chevrolet Warriors Sixes team announced

The inaugural Global Softech Sixes tournament will take place at Supersport Park, Centurion from 4 - 7 September and the Chevrolet Warriors today announced the team that will participate in the tournament. The tournament will see the six franchise teams participate in a Franchise Sixes Challenge over 2 days. Eight matches will be played each day in a round robin format. Selectors will then select a South African team which will join five other teams from Africa (Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in a two day Africa Sixes Challenge. The team is: Colin Ingram …

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Do not share your bank card PIN number

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Research commissioned by FNB and VISA reveal that while the overall awareness of card fraud is very high, 42% of respondents are sharing their bank card PINs. The protection of customer's funds is a top priority for FNB and although the bank is always looking at ways to improve security, certain key links in fraud prevention remain a shared responsibility between the bank and customers. "We cannot stress enough the importance of keeping personal banking information secret," says Athaly Khan, Head of Fraud at FNB Credit Card. "The risk of sharing PINs or writing them down is two-fold: …

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Freedom means not abusing state resources

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Dear MyPE The ANC keeps getting is wrong when it comes to the separation of party and state. A total of R106 000 was spent by the Department of Humans Settlements in the Eastern Cape on radio adverts in April and May 2014. This was revealed in a reply to a legislature question I asked the MEC for Human Settlements, Helen Sauls-August. A DA-government in the Eastern Cape would ensure money is spent on building houses and not building the profile of the ANC during an election campaign. The Department's justification for these adverts was the celebration of 20 Years of Freedom. I …

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DASO NMMU to march against failed NSFAS pilot project

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Today, 28 August 2014, the DA Youth National Secretary Kabelo Mogatosi and DASO NMMU SRC presidential candidate Hlomela Bucwa will be leading a march on the NMMU campus against the failed implementation of the NSFAS pilot project at NMMU. The march will start at 11:50 am, leave from the North Campus Financial Aid Office  and proceed to the South campus. DASO is calling on NMMU to withdraw from the failing NSFAS pilot project as soon as possible saying that NMMU is one of seven universities which was identified to participate in the NSFAS centralised pilot for 2014. This has resulted in …

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