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Global Capital Fuelling African Property Markets

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Global Capital Fuelling African Property Markets: Despite Africa’s slowdown; property developers and private equity funds continue to pour investment into the continent, but with more focused strategies.  “Over $ 1,2 billion has been raised and allocated to real estate investment in Africa over the past year and we expect this trend to continue” said Kfir Rusin, General Manager of the upcoming Africa Property Investment Summit. Commenting on the global capital flows making their mark on African real estate, Peter Welborn, chairman of Knight Franks’ Africa …

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Johnny Bakker new Surfing South Africa prez – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Johnny Bakker new Surfing South Africa prez: "On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Surfriders family, we would like to congratulate Johnny Bakker on being elected as the new President for Surfing South Africa. Johnny, your enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the sport of Surfing is really appreciated by the district in which you reside. Since you first joined EP Surfing in 2008 you have been a hard working, hands on, loyal and a positive member of our Executive committee. For the past couple of years, you have been part …

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Uitenhage in the news: Foetus found in dustbin

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Foetus found in dustbin: Uitenhage police have discovered a foetus in a black bag inside a dustbin following an anonymous tip off in Caledon Street on Sunday. Police said they received a call at 11:00am alerting them about the child, they attended the scene and searched through ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Foetus found in bin in Uitenhage: Uitenhage police discovered a foetus in a black bag in a dustbin in Caledon Street yesterday, following an anonymous tip. Police spokeswoman Captain Gerda Swart said the Uitenhage police received a call just before 11am. Part of Caledon Street was …

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How to avoid tax issues when leaving a company

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How to avoid tax issues when leaving a company: When changing jobs or retiring, it is very important to ensure that the correct tax treatment is applied—or both employer and employee could find themselves at risk. Author: Lavine Haripersad, Vice Chairman, South African Payroll Association When employees leave a company, whether to move to another job or to retire, it is important to ensure that the payroll department applies the correct tax treatment. Typically, the reason for the employee leaving determines the way the final payments are treated by the taxman. Failure to apply the correct …

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Quoting Mark Twain

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"If voting made any difference they wouldn't let us do it.""The government is merely a servant?merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn't. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them."Related Links: The 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. …

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The leaders of HR are here – 2016 Future of HR Awards

The leaders of HR are here – 2016 Future of HR Awards: 2016 Future of HR Award Winners Photo: Strike-a-pose DHL Express, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Philip Barnard from GIBB, Candice Booysen from Argility, and Vuma Reputation Management are some of the trailblazers in HR, who have been recognised at the Future of HR Summit and Awards in association with Careers24. These individuals and organisations have implemented strategies and practices that deliver a direct impact on business performance and brought about innovations that set new standards for the HR industry. “In the working world, you have …

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Quoting Benjamin Franklin

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"I am for doing good to the poor, but...I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. I observed...that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer."Related Links: The 2016 Municipal Elections in Nelson Mandela Bay. …

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Mthatha news: South Africa: PE to Get New Medical School

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South Africa: PE to Get New Medical School: The momentous decision comes after years of the university's campaign for the establishment of a second medical school in the Eastern Cape Province, in addition to the existing Walter Sisulu University, in Mthatha. Making the announcement on Saturday ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. NMMU to open 10th medical school in SA: The other medical school is at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha. “For the city and region, and indeed the country, it is a truly historic decision, after many years of clamouring by parents, students, doctors and …

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King Williams Town news: Boy aged 15 dies in blaze

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Boy aged 15 dies in blaze: King William’s Town - Msobomvu police near Butterworth have opened an inquest docket after a 15-year-old boy died in a fire on Sunday. The incident took place in Zazulwana village, Butterworth, at about 8.30pm on Saturday night, Captain Jackson Manatha said. Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. …

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MyPE Image: Algoa Bay Yacht Club

Seen by MyPE - What is strange about this image? Tammy Bailes (Collegiate), Sophie Hynch (St Dominic's Priory) and Luke Weddell (Grey High School) are off to Spain to-morrow to take part in the RS Tera World Championships in Santona, Spain from 30 July 2016 to 5 August 2016. Tammy and Luke sail for ABYC and Sophie sails for RYC. This will be Sophie's third World Champs and the first for Luke and Tammy.: Instagram filter used: Clarendon Photo taken at: Algoa Bay Yacht Club View in Instagram ⇒ Submit your Port Elizabeth images for publication by CLICKING HERE …

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Some Call it Noise, Others say it is Comedy

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One of Nelson Mandela Bay’s most popular comedians, Roland Gaspar, is galvanising an ensemble of well-known local comedians to help put smiles on more children’s faces with his Humour with a Heart Comedy Fest at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre on July 29. Proceeds generated from the event will be donated to the Smile Foundation which works together with the country’s Academic Hospitals to put the smile back onto children’s faces with free corrective facial reconstructive surgery and treatments. “Comedy fans can have a great laugh with some of Port Elizabeth’s awesome comedic talent, and help …

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All we ask is that YOU Vote

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South Africans have less than ten days before they can go to the polls to elect the municipal representatives of their choice in their voting districts. Come 3 August, all eligible voters will make their way to cast their votes at more than 22 000 voting stations across South Africa. The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) said a total of 26 333 353 have registered to vote for the upcoming Local Government Elections. "The commission has also received over 285 000 applications for special votes. "Of these, approximately 30% are for home visits," said the …

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Purchase wine and support Missionvale

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If you book an pay for your (thursday night only) tickets to the Tops at SPAR Wine show and quote the reference "Missionvale", 100 % of your ticket price will be donated to the Missionvale Care Centre! The wine show's first night is on Thursday 4 August from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm then on Friday 5 August from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a final day on Saturday 6 August from 12:00pm to 9:00pm Tickets: R120 online, R140 at the door, R200 weekend pass. Online ticket sales to The Greatest Show Unearthed are OPEN. A titillating taste of the Cape’s intoxicatingly tantalising tonics! The TOPS …

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Staying the Course, Despite a Relative Economic Slow Down

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Staying the Course, Despite a Relative Economic Slow Down: Africa one of the only two regions in the world achieving growth in FDI project numbers over 2015 Seven percent rise in FDI projects for Africa East Africa the biggest gainer, while other key economies recover ground US remains the leading investor into Africa According to EY’s (www.EY.com) 2016 Africa attractiveness program 2016, Staying the course, despite a relative slow down, Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the fastest growing regions in the world. This is reflected in the foreign direct investment (FDI) …

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Swartkops River: conservation and protection makes for a good property buy

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With the Zwartkops Conservancy and government working on an initiative to have the Swartkops River Valley recognised as a wetland of international importance, there’s no better time to invest on the banks of this river. If approved under the Ramsar Convention, the initiative will ensure the protection of a key environmental asset that could play a huge part in the sustainable use of the river, and in boosting the Bay’s tourism prospects. “This is a long-term plan, and if it succeeds in creating a sustainable wetland and conserving its beauty, the Swartkops area will benefit hugely,” …

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Helenvale murder suspects arrested

Four suspects were arrested shortly after an alleged murder took place in Van Duuren Street, Helenvale. It is alleged that on Saturday, 23 July 2016 at about 09:25, Renaldo Africa (23) was fatally shot in an alley. He sustained several gunshot wounds to his body. It is further alleged that a gold coloured VW Golf was seen speeding away from the scene. Members performing duties under Operation Lockdown in the vicinity were immediately on the look-out for the suspected vehicle. The vehicle was spotted by the intervention team in Highfield Road. A high speed chase ensued and the suspects, …

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Doctors are Popular

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Items of a medical nature remain popular - especially good news articles as THIS ARTICLE was the most read one on the MyPE Facebook Page yesterday. Suffer from FOMO? Then give MyPE a FOLLOW on Facebook or Twitter below:   Follow @MyPE …

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Northern Areas Gangsters feel the heat

The SAPS intervention team including the Gang Task Team have made significant arrests of suspects allegedly involved in gang-related crimes in the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth last week. Suspects are feeling the pressure and a 22 year old suspect handing himself over to police on Thursday, 21 July 2016. It is alleged that on 5 July 2016 at about 16:00, the suspect shot at police in Kobus Street, Gelvandale. A case of attempted murder was opened. Romario De Lange appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrates' court today and he is remanded in custody until 28 July 2016. On Monday, 18 …

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