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Media Statement by President Jacob Zuma at the Conclusion of the Meeting of the Presidential CEO Initiative

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Media Statement by President Jacob Zuma at the Conclusion of the Meeting of the Presidential CEO Initiative: Today I convened a meeting of the Presidential CEO Initiative, for a report back on work that has been done by business, government with the support of labour, to build confidence in the economy and reignite growth. At a meeting with business in February this year I tasked the Finance Minister, Mr Pravin Gordhan as well as the Chairman of Telkom and Business Unity SA President, Mr Jabu Mabuza to lead the initiative. We met again in May this year to receive feedback. The …

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This young boy from Nqamakwe is talented 2015-01-31

Visit and explore Nqamakwe accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Nqamakwe selected video for you: Click HERE to find more 'Nqamakwe' videos. Nqamakwe video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. …

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Mountain biking in the Baakens Valley – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Mountain biking in the Baakens Valley: We are so fortunate to have the Baakens Valley green belt running through Port Elizabeth.  The area truly has the potential to become a prime outdoors activities part of the city and already is very popular with mountain bikers and trail runners.  When I found this great video on YouTube showing off the great trails through the valley I just had to share it with you. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Share the Bay through your lens exhibition: I did a presentation at a SACCI …

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Bhisho news: Top Bhisho official out in the cold

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Top Bhisho official out in the cold: Chief financial officer (CFO) in the office of premier Phumulo Masualle, Nomawethu Ngcakani, still finds herself in limbo four months after being cleared of any wrongdoing by an internal probe. Ngcakani, who was suspended earlier this year after being ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. …

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Mthatha news: Black Leopards and Santos to clash in Cape Town for valuable NFD points

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Black Leopards and Santos to clash in Cape Town for valuable NFD points: Mthatha Bucks and Amazulu will lock horns at the Mthatha Stadium. Mbombela United will pay a visit to Real Kings at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban. Not available as a result of injury - Leopards’ left back, Andiswa Ndawonde, leaves the pitch on the ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Great test ahead in Destroyer: Nobanda, who now runs for SAPS out of Mthatha, was impressive at the tough Mdantsane 10km a few weeks ago. Now well into the veteran ranks of 40+ he finished in fourth place, so he cannot be written off …

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King Williams Town news: BCM orders families out

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BCM orders families out: Nonkoliseko Qwabe, 40, from King William’s Town, moved into one of the municipal houses in 2001 with her late husband, Xolani Hlithane, who died in December 2013. She said she would move out but BCM “must give us alternative shelters”, as she had ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. …

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Boat Races 2014 – Port Alfred

Visit and explore Port Alfred accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Port Alfred selected video for you: My first boat races after movie. Click HERE to find more 'Port Alfred' videos. Port Alfred video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. …

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Blasting on the R61 between Cradock and Tarkastad

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Blasting on the R61 between Cradock and Tarkastad: 16 September, 2016: Blasting is scheduled to take place at the quarry on the R61 between Cradock and Tarkastad on Friday, 23 September between 2pm and 4pm. The quarry is located approximately 39km from the N10 at Cradock. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) would like to notify motorists that the road will be closed for a maximum of 30 minutes. “Motorists are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when making use of the road,” said Mbulelo Peterson, SANRAL Southern Region’s Regional Manager. SANRAL …

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Big Guns to help New Brighton SAPS

The Portfolio Committee on Police wants Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Liziwe Ntshinga and the Port Elizabeth (PE) cluster management to urgently intervene at the New Brighton police station. "It is apparent that there is a serious management challenge with detective services at New Brighton police station. This does not bode well for crime prevention and the ability to police the area. "The committee accepts that some of the issues are structural and beyond the police's competences," committee chair Francois Beukman said. The committee visited New Brighton police station on …

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Public Meeting for Wards 9, 39 and Portion of 12

Ward 9: Western Hills, Westering, Tulbach, Linton Grange, Taybank, Framesby, Framesby North, Framesby Extension, Sunridge Park

Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act, Act No. 32 of 2000, stipulates that a municipality must develop a culture of municipal governance that complements formal representative governance and must for this purpose encourage and create conditions for the local community to participate in the affairs of the Municipality. This includes the preparation, implementation and review of its Integrated Development Plan in terms of Chapter 5. During the period from Monday, 19 September to Thursday, 27 October 2016 the Municipality will be conducting a series of public meetings on its adopted …

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From the box and into the water

Penguins in a Box

SABC's Janine Lee has fun releasing African Penguins off of St Croix yesterday. 72 previously oiled penguins were released on 15 September 2016 in a Joint Venture between SANCCOB, SANParks, NSRI and Extreme Projects. The penguins were oiled in the latter part of August after a miscreant ship scrubbed illegally. See the images from the Penguin Release below https://www.facebook.com/MyPEco/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157498660590512 …

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Presidents Hollande and Zuma to present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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Presidents Hollande and Zuma to present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: On Tuesday, 20 September 2016, H.E. Mr François Hollande, President of France, and H.E. Mr Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa, will present the report of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a side event during the UN General Assembly in New York.   The report will include recommendations for world leaders to ensure that all …

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Dive Penguin, Dive

Penguin Release - Extreme Projects

African Penguins are released from Extreme Projects Super Duck and SANParks Malusi Duck. 72 previously oiled penguins were released near to St Croix on 15 September 2016 in a Joint Venture between SANCCOB, SANParks, NSRI and Extreme Projects. The penguins were oiled in the latter part of August after a miscreant ship scrubbed illegally. See the images from the Penguin Release below https://www.facebook.com/MyPEco/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157498660590512 …

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Uitenhage in the news: Panayiotou case finally ready for trial

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Panayiotou case finally ready for trial: Her body was found in a veld in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage, the next day. She had been shot three times. Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, believed to be the hitman hired by bouncer Luthando Siyoni - who had been in the employ of Panayiotou at the time and who has ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Two PE youths in court for hijacking and attempted murder: On Tuesday a man who hijacked a car in Kwanobuhle in Uitenhage was killed in a shoot-out with police on the N-2 later that night. Police also reported two other hijackings of women in the city earlier this month. …

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Grahamstown in the news: Mamela Nyamza’s constant reinvention

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Mamela Nyamza’s constant reinvention: After seeing several of Mamela Nyamza’s performances and installations both at the Baxter Dance Festival a few year’s back and at the Grahamstown Arts Festival recently, I had always been a bit in awe of her presence and power, developing (what my ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. The News Round-Up: Oscar, #DataMustFall and other things you missed today: Read More. A photographer from Grahamstown has started a company that sells swimming caps for women with dreadlocks, braids and afros. She got the idea when her two daughters would ask her to join …

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Grahamstown in the news: Mamela Nyamza’s constant reinvention

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Mamela Nyamza’s constant reinvention: After seeing several of Mamela Nyamza’s performances and installations both at the Baxter Dance Festival a few year’s back and at the Grahamstown Arts Festival recently, I had always been a bit in awe of her presence and power, developing (what my ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. The News Round-Up: Oscar, #DataMustFall and other things you missed today: Read More. A photographer from Grahamstown has started a company that sells swimming caps for women with dreadlocks, braids and afros. She got the idea when her two daughters would ask her to join …

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J-Bay in the news: Why government’s nuclear deal will destroy SA

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Why government’s nuclear deal will destroy SA: Three or four more stations could be built there or in Jeffrey’s Bay in the Eastern Cape. Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (Safcei), EarthLife Africa (ELA) Johannesburg and Outa are working together to stop the deal. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Parko's last year on tour?: His first win was as a wildcard junior in 1999 at Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa - a wave so suited to his silky, smooth-carving style - and he was able to go on and win 11 World Championship Tour wins. In the early days Joel battled against the …

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PE in the news: Clinton heads back to campaign trail after pneumonia scare

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Clinton heads back to campaign trail after pneumonia scare: The National Sea Rescue Institute’s Port Elizabeth duty crew assisted SANParks with the release of 72 African penguins back into their colony on St Croix Island on Thursday morning. Technology has made it possible to create an alternative world – a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Why I took Jiba and Mrwebi cases to the Bar: Former NPA head Nxasana: The National Sea Rescue Institute’s Port Elizabeth duty crew assisted SANParks with the release of 72 African penguins back into their colony on St Croix Island on Thursday …

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