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Time to wish a Senior Citizen well

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President Jacob Zuma has wished all senior citizens well on International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated on 1 October. The theme for this year's 24th commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons, which was designated by the United Nations in 1990, is ‘Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All’. “Given this theme that encourages inclusive growth and development, we urge South Africans to celebrate older persons as resources, and not as burdens on society. “Senior citizens play a key role in many families in our country looking after their grandchildren …

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EP Kings team announced to take on GWK Griquas

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Eastern Province Kings head coach, Carlos Spencer, has announced a fairly unchanged team to take on the GKW Griquas in Kimberly on Saturday at 14:30. Spencer said the team would be under new captainship once again, as neither Darron Nell nor Steven Sykes would be in the starting fifteen, but said he would only announce the new captain on Thursday. "Darron Nell is currently battling with a calf strain and will undergo fitness tests on Thursday, if he passes he will move to the bench, otherwise Steven Sykes will come onto the bench in his place," he said. "I still need to speak to a few …

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Alumni Society Campaign in Support of Alumni Bursary Fund

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, corporate funding as well as university contributions to assist students are simply not enough to support all the students who are academically deserving and in need of financial aid. The Alumni Bursary Fund calls on alumni, staff, students and friends of the university in the broader community to contribute towards the fund so that more students can be assisted. Small annual or monthly donations can make a difference. The awareness campaign includes the sale of eco-friendly shopping bags of which the income will go towards the bursary fund. The …

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New Coega Complaints Advisory Committee

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that it has established a tailor-made Complaints Advisory Committee (CAC) for stakeholder complaints. The primary objective of the Complaints Advisory Committee (CAC) is to oversee the management and processes related to complaints and to assist the Complaints Management Office (CMO) with strategic guidance and professional advice. The CAC will receive reports at every meeting regarding all formal complaints received by the CDC. The operations of the CAC will be guided within the policies and principles of the CDC. CDC Head of …

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EC Schools will not have a teacher in each classroom

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Dear MyPE The DA is disappointed with the declaration by education MEC Mandla Makupula this morning that the post provisioning for 2015 will remain the same as in 2014, with no new additional posts for the introduction of an African language, which forms part of the declaration. With no extra posts allocated, it means that schools in the Eastern Cape will in 2015 again fall short of having a teacher in each classroom. According to the declaration there will be 55 796 posts for educators and 7 080 posts for non-teaching staff. If all vacant posts in schools could be filled and teachers …

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You will be arrested if you vandalize or remove road signs – Mafana

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Standing Committee Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana issued a stern warning that motorists will be arrested if they vandalize or remove road signs intended to protect the public from harm during flooding. The South African Weather Service issued a warning that flooding will occur in Nelson Mandela Bay due to moderate to heavy downpours expected from now until tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 1 October) around 3am. "Our locks were cut in the dip area of Third Avenue, Newton Park yesterday afternoon at both the boom gates. The barriers in …

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Do you remember?

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Doing the e-mail rounds is this piece of nostalgia that will take you back to the 'Good old Days' when we (you?) were still young - I have tried to find the originator of this wonderful piece of nostalgia but come up empty handed - if this is a product of your fertile mind then please let us know. The car is packed and the caravan hooked up, only 400 miles then we're at Durbs by the sea. This sign meant you could give a troop an opportunity to taste his Mom's cooking again. Fanus Rautenbach had us out of bed with the shrill notes of the Pennywhistle …

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Current up to date online report, conditions due to heavy rain

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I have been trying to find some sort of current up to the minute online report on road and other conditions in Port Elizabeth as a result of the current heavy rain. I would have thought that it would be found on your site, fairly easily. Maybe my search criteria are wrong. It may be a good idea to have such a report available for those who wish to know what general conditions are like for those who wish to leave the house for whatever reason. Thank you. Regards Joe Rotheray Editor: Some people have been posting updates using the #portelizabeth on the various social media channels - …

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What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 30 September 2014

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Election Queue - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com09/30/2014The pathway winding its way up the Donkin Reserve from the back of the Opera House to the Great Flag wasn't just made like this by accident.  The winding path represents a 1994 election queue win more... Rainy day in the Bay - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com09/29/2014The last couple of months have been a bit on the dry side and after the previous weekend's rain it seems that the weather has suddenly discovered some more moisture to share with us.  Over  more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. …

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Port Elizabeth in the News on 30 September 2014

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Man found dead on Port Elizabeth bridge - Vineland Daily Journal - thedailyjournal.com09/29/2014Vineland Daily JournalMan found dead on Port Elizabeth bridgeVineland Daily JournalAbout 10 a.m. Friday, state police from Port Norris barracks responded to a call of a non-responsive man on the sidew more... Sikhakhane defends tactics - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za09/29/2014SPORT24Sikhakhane defends tacticsSPORT24Port Elizabeth - Chippa United caretaker coach Roger Sikhakhane has praised his sides' defence for keeping Orlando Pirates at bay in their biggest win of th more... Sykes to return …

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Port Elizabeth in the News on 30 September 2014

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Man found dead on Port Elizabeth bridge - Vineland Daily Journal - thedailyjournal.com09/29/2014Vineland Daily JournalMan found dead on Port Elizabeth bridgeVineland Daily JournalAbout 10 a.m. Friday, state police from Port Norris barracks responded to a call of a non-responsive man on the sidew more... Sikhakhane defends tactics - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za09/29/2014SPORT24Sikhakhane defends tacticsSPORT24Port Elizabeth - Chippa United caretaker coach Roger Sikhakhane has praised his sides' defence for keeping Orlando Pirates at bay in their biggest win of th more... Sykes to return …

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ID Controls

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ID Controls vision is to innovate, develop and manufacture world class quality hi-tech innovative products to enhance our clients security. Inventiona nd Development of Bank Security Services. Our Passion is to invent and put into production hi-tech innovative products to enhance our clients security and to produce elegant products that are a delight for the user. Innovation is the heartbeat of ID Control as we strive to deliver world class systems and service. This is an on-going process which is designed to meet all the needs and requirements of our clients. To date we have brought three …

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Solar Cars hope that rain will stop soon

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The Sasol Solar Challenge is coming to Port Elizabeth to-morrow when 11 local and international solar racing cars teams will pass through Port Elizabeth en-route from Pretoria to Cape Town, fuelled only by sunlight.   Ranked as one of the top global events of its kind, the Sasol Solar Challenge demonstrates the sophistication and power of solar technology. After months of hard work, teams will come together showcasing their innovative car designs and sophisticated engineering systems, with the ultimate challenge of powering a solar car across South Africa. The PE Weather Guru predicts …

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R112m “World Cup Soccer” road fails Alicedale

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Dear MyPE A 16km district road, which had been tarred at a cost of R112 million is in such a state of disrepair that residents have been putting up makeshift signs around the potholes and broken verges to warn motorists of the danger. However, according to Roads and Public Works MEC Tandiswa Marawu, the road "has not deteriorated at all" and is "very safe for the public". A proper road network is the economic life blood of rural Eastern Cape towns that rely on tourism and agriculture to survive. The MEC and her officials have either been misled or they are simply …

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Boet Erasmus Memories

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The Boet Erasmus Stadium was the home of many fine rugby memories and witnessed the glory of Eastern Province rugby - tough men who were afraid of no-one. Renamed Telkom Park in the 90's the local team never quite attained the heights of the glory days. Come 2009 EP Rugby vacated the Boet and moved to the new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium built for the FIFA 2010 World Cup. Today the 'Boet' is a ruin as the city battles to find a solution. Watch the video and take one last run through the tunnel and onto the field. http://youtu.be/ElF0XdP6jbE Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan …

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Consumers should not pay to OPT OUT

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SMSPortal, South Africa’s R300million bulk SMS provider highlights an innovative service which will ensure clients operate mobile marketing campaigns within the law, allowing consumers to OPT OUT for free, and abiding by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) (No. 68 of 2008). SMSPortal offers reverse billed SMS to its new and existing clients. In short, this allows consumers to send an SMS reply or to opt-out of direct marketing free of charge. The mobile networks will reverse bill SMSPortal R0.50 for every incoming SMS reply, who will then in turn pass this cost onto clients at the same fee, …

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3rd Avenue dip to remain closed

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The dip area of Third Avenue in Newton Park will remain closed until Wednesday due to intermittent showers expected overnight and tomorrow. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana said although conditions improved since this morning, motorists and pedestrians must exercise care as a weather warning was issued by the Weather Office. “We are told that intermittent showers are expected overnight and it will be cloudy with rain and showers tomorrow afternoon until Wednesday. “We will advise the public about further road closures (if …

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AC Joint injuries abound

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The Eastern Province Kings have lost flank Stefan Willemse for the rest of the season following an injury to his AC joint [shoulder] during the game against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The medical team also reported that Darron Nell was battling with a calf strain and that there was a fifty fifty chance that he would be available for selection. The Kings are also without the services of regular hooker, Edgar Marutlulle and prop Lizo Gqoboka, both of whom are also battling with AC joint injuries. On the plus side, Steven Sykes, who sat out the game against the Sharks …

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