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Security tightened at Mthatha Airport ahead of Madiba’s body arrival

Visit and explore Mthatha, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Mthatha, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Security has been tightened around the Mthatha Airport in the Eastern Cape as Madiba's body is only hours away from arriving in his home town. Madiba's body is expected to land in a military aircraft . Click HERE to find more 'Mthatha, Eastern Cape' videos. Mthatha, Eastern Cape video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit …

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Getting lost in the Redberry Maze in George – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Getting lost in the Redberry Maze in George: Literally for the last couple of years now the Damselfly has wanted to visit Redberry Farm in George on the Garden Route.  We just never had the opportunity to be in the area long enough to do so until we spent a long weekend in the town recently.  It meant that Redberry Farm was at the top of our "To Do" list for the weekend.  The reason for us wanting to visit Redberry Farm wasn't to actually go and pick strawberries (it was cheaper to buy them in their shop anyway), …

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The Steakout

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The Steakout: The Steakout is a halaal family restaurant based in Newton park. We serve a variety of meals including, but not limited to, flame grilled meals (Steaks, chicken, ribs, chops), curries, butter chicken, gourmet burgers, pasta, pizza, breakfasts and much more. 60+ Seater. Sit down or take away. We do deliveries as well Source: Click here for contact info......... MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish your Movers, Shakers, New …

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Bhisho news: Silent asbestos killer in the classroom

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Silent asbestos killer in the classroom: Ramrock's description is in court documents filed by activist NGO Equal Education in a case against the Department of Basic Education in the High Court in Bhisho in the Eastern Cape last week. All nine education MECs are listed as respondents in a case ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. South Africa: Students Picket for Water and Sanitation in Schools: Similar pickets took place in other provinces including the Eastern Cape, where photos of poor conditions in schools were on display when EE members picketed outside the Premier's office in Bhisho. EE …

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SACO Scholarship Programme offers new opportunities

SACO Scholarship Programme offers new opportunities: The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is committed to developing talented young researchers interested in pursuing a post-graduate degree related to arts, culture, research or statistics in an effort to grow the sector’s research base in alignment with the SACO Research Agenda. “Research is the cornerstone of the work we do at the Cultural Observatory,” said Prof. Richard Haines, SACO CEO. “Aside from tapping into past research, harnessing the insights of current research, we want to ensure that academics of the future have a vested …

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Port Alfred Detectives nabbed in sting

Two Port Alfred detectives appeared in the local magistrates’ court yesterday on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury. Detective Constables Luyanda Tambo (34) and Abongile Gcaba (29) were arrested on Friday night in a sting operation in Port Alfred. After spending the weekend in custody, the two appeared separately and each was released on R1 000 bail with various conditions. Magistrate Xolile Dlulisa instructed them not to communicate or get into contact with any of the witnesses in the matter; not to interfere with the investigation and not to commit other offences or …

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Goldwater Prep and Little Explorers hold Book Drive

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During the month of May, Goldwater Preparatory School and Little Explorers Preschool held a Book Drive to collect books for their newly opened school library. On 27 May 2016 they had a Book Character Dress-Up Day to celebrate. Great fun was had by learners and teachers alike. Over 100 children’s books were collected. “Our learners thoroughly enjoy coming to the library, listening to stories and choosing books to take home. We are passionate about instilling a love of books and the joy of reading in our children” says school librarian Miss Lauren Pearce. If you would like to donate any new or …

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Many unknown chemicals in the Baltic Sea – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Many unknown chemicals in the Baltic Sea: New chemicals are often not recognized in analyses of fish in the Baltic Sea, shows a new study. The reason is that one chooses to search for chemicals that are already known, and much of those who are already regulated by law. Many toxic chemicals that are not yet regulated are often overlooked in the […] Source: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth. Southern Right Whale Breaching – Southern Right Whale Algoa Bay: A Southern Right Whale Algoa Bay video selected by Expert Tours: While staying …

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Grahamstown in the news: Grocotts Mail Sport

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Grocotts Mail Sport: I'm happy for the name to change to Makhanda. 'Grahamstown' because of its associations with past violence. I think we should get on and do it. I'm not against a name change but the process is flawed - residents seem deliberately excluded. We need proper ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. World title for Grahamstown’s Ndwayana: Eastern Cape boxing champion, Mziwoxolo Ndwayana won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF), international welter weight title against Anelisa Gungqusa, in Lilian Ngoyi Hall, Kwazakhele in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Ndwayana, known as "Black …

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J-Bay in the news: Mick Fanning, Bethany Hamilton face down fears in Fiji Pro

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Mick Fanning, Bethany Hamilton face down fears in Fiji Pro: Expected to wait until next month to end his absence from the World Surf League by putting his heart in his mouth and revisiting Jeffreys Bay, Fanning has instead decided to throw himself back into the fray where shark attack victim Bethany Hamilton has ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Mick Fanning set to compete at Fiji Pro on Sunday: He also indicated he would likely surf at Jeffrey’s Bay in South Africa, where he survived a shark attack while competing in a final against fellow-Australian Julian Wilson last year. Fanning …

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Looking for Vietnamese Superheroes to fight against rhino poaching

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A new rhino awareness campaign that launched this month in 11 international schools throughout Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), is calling on the young people of Vietnam to be superheroes and speak out against the use of rhino horn in their country. This comes after a recent announcement by the South African government that 363 rhinos had already been poached in the first four months of 2016 in South Africa alone. The Vietnam, be my hero campaign is the second phase of the Wild Rhino initiative - presented by Wilderness Foundation Africa (WFA) in partnership with Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) and …

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Should SMEs start exporting now?

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With the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) having revised its economic growth outlook to 0.6% from 0.8% for the year, it is evident that the economy will continue to contract. For SMEs, this means that doing business will be even harder as profit margins get squeezed and consumers start cutting back on spending. "However, this may also be the perfect time for small businesses to expand their offerings to foreign markets, in order to grow, while diversifying and minimising the risks of a weakening domestic economy," says Bobby Madhav, Head of Trade and Collateralised Trade Finance at …

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NMB Broadband project to offer biggest wi-fi coverage on the African continent for residents of Port Elizabeth

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Free WI-FI, safer communities, immediate increase in service delivery and 65% savings in operating cost is what is in-store for the residents on Port Elizabeth this week as Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Executive Mayor Danny Jordaan launches Phase 1 of the Energy Efficiency High Mast Lighting Retrofit and Management and Smart Grid Communication Project at the Walmer High School, Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth today. Now, in a bold step forward, the 5th Utility broadband will go live on Tuesday, 31 May 2016, and will offer the Public Broadband free Wi-Fi utilising existing infrastructure …

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Mayors first full budget

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ticks another box with the tabling of a R266 million cash-backed at the Special Council Meeting today. The R266 million cash-backed budget for the 2016/2017 financial year comes hot on the heels of a three notch credit rating increase by Moody's and the impressive R2 billion cash holding due to prudent financial management. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's 2016/2017 – 2018/19 capital programme, 2016/17 Operating Budget and its 15th Edition of the Integrated Develop Plan will be tabled during a Special Council meeting today. Following the …

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Logos Hope – The Paxton Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Seen by MyPE - Logos Hope presentation to media at Paxton Hotel. The Logos Hope docks in the Port of Port Elizabeth on 1 June 2016. The ship will open to the public from 9 to 19 June - entrance will cost R5.00 and 5000 book titles are on sale. On 16 June a football tournament takes place at NMMU. When the Logos docked in Durban almost 87 000 people visited. All positions on the ship are filled by volunteers. The Logos Hope will be open to the public at the Multi-Purpose Terminal, Fleming Street Entrance of the Port of Port Elizabeth from 9 to 19 June 2016. Opening hours as follows: …

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PE in the news: Ireland’s Luke Fitzgerald ruled out of South Africa tour

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Ireland's Luke Fitzgerald ruled out of South Africa tour: Ireland face the Springboks in the first Test in Cape Town on 11 June, with the sides meeting again over the following two weekends in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Forwards: Finlay Bealham (Connacht), Rory Best (Ulster), Sean Cronin (Leinster), Ultan ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Abbott headlines Warriors squad: Port Elizabeth - Proteas fast Kyle Abbott will be the major arrival at the Warriors for the 2016/17 season after moving south from the Dolphins. The 28-year-old leaves the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU), …

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Terra-Khaya backpackers in Hogsback, Eastern Cape

Visit and explore Hogsback, Eastern Cape accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Hogsback, Eastern Cape selected video for you: Photos: http://www.photographytricksandtips.info http://www.hogsbackinfo.co.za/terrakhaya Terra-Khaya or 'Earth Home' is a backpackers and camping facility and eco-farm. It celebrates a mindful, alternative way of living. This beautiful smallholding is situated way up in the forested hills of Hogsback where eco-conscious, sustainable living is practised. The accommodation is designed …

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Mthatha news: South Africa: Student Wants Answers Following Alleged Police Assault

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South Africa: Student Wants Answers Following Alleged Police Assault: (See GroundUp report of the demonstration.) Students at the college, which is about 60 kilometres drive south from Mthatha, were protesting that their 2015 final exam results had not been released. They accused the college of losing their papers. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. …

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