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Building sand castles – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Building sand castles: While we were on the beach yesterday and Miggie and her friend were swimming, my 15 year old son chose to rather dig holes and build sand castles.  Perhaps we should all take a break every now and then and build sand castles. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Beach fun at "The Rock": When we were small one of our favorite places to go on a Sunday afternoon was "The Rock".  The Rock refers to the rock below Something Good with the gap through which the waves wash into the little natural tidal …

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Uitenhage in the news: Ramaphosa ‘is ill-disciplined’

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Ramaphosa ‘is ill-disciplined’: The league’s secretary-general Njabulo Nzuza condemned Ramaphosa’s use of a Chris Hani memorial lecture at the weekend in Uitenhage as part of his campaign trail ahead of the ruling party’s December elective conference. “He used a memorial platform ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Ramaphosa defining the issues on which he will run for ANC presidency - Munusamy: This comes after the deputy president spoke out about corruption, state capture and the cabinet reshuffle, first at a Black Business Council dinner last week and then at a Chris Hani memorial …

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Top line-up of South African speakers for SA Cultural Observatory Conference

Top line-up of South African speakers for SA Cultural Observatory Conference: CULTURE VULTURES: Professor Kennedy C. Chinyowa of Tshwane University of Technology will speak at the South African Cultural Observatory’s National Conference on May 24 and 25 at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg. Picture: SA Cultural Observatory. Top line-up of South African speakers for SA Cultural Observatory Conference APRIL 24, 2017: THE SOUTH African Cultural Observatory has secured a stellar local line-up of academics, researchers and creative practitioners for its National Conference at the Turbine Hall in …

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Please Donate – Blood Stocks are Critically Low

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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has made an earnest appeal for South Africans to step forward and donate blood in order to save people's lives. SANBS National Marketing Manager Silungile Mlambo said the national blood supply is currently at just 3.0 days' Group O stock, amounting to just over 3 000 units of O blood available around the country. "The situation is critical. We need South Africans – active donors, lapsed donors and potential donors to stand together right now to bolster the national blood stock," Mlambo said. She said the upcoming long weekend, when many …

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Mthatha news: Praise, cash for KwaBhaca farmers

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Praise, cash for KwaBhaca farmers: Speaking at the OR Tambo farmers day and potato production programme launch in Mthatha on Thursday, acting Imvaba cooperative fund manager Simphiwe Ntshweni said of the R80.7-million, R3.3-million had been spent on seven potato producing cooperatives in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. State of the art facility leading to better health care in the rural areas of Transkei: The Clinic is located in Viedgesville, King Sabatha Dalindyebo Local Municipality approximately 20km from Mthatha and serves ten villages nearby with a total population of about 5 200. …

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‘Sort Of’ Injury Free Kings hit the ground running

The Southern Kings returned home to Port Elizabeth from their three-week tour of Australia with no new injuries following their historic 26-24 victory over 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Waratahs. The Port Elizabeth-based side touched down in the Friendly City on Sunday in high spirits and eager to get their preparations for their next assignment underway – an encounter with Aussie side, the Melbourne Rebels, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (kick-off at 19h30). The team received a day off on Monday for rest and recovery. Team doctor, Konrad von Hagen, expressed …

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Taking on the ‘Big Guys’

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A Mount Frere-based agricultural co-operative in the Alfred Nzo district of the Eastern Cape is taking its fight to the "big guys" in its quest to enter the commercial agro-processing and meat production market. The Matyeni Agricultural Co-operative which was established in 2012, last week launched a processing facility which produces livestock feed and maize meal with the backing of a R500 000 grant from development financier, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation's (ECDC) Imvaba Co-operatives Fund. The co-operative has planted 300 hectares of maize with yield estimates at 4,5 tons a …

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Cavan and Knowles at BSB

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The Bridge Street Brewery will be hosting not one, but two musicians who are making it big in the music industry this weekend, Friday, 28 April. Local favourite, Alex Cavan who recently won his local battle on The Voice South Africa, as well as Cape Town Musician, Dave Knowles, a multi-instrumental live-loop artist, fresh off a 6 week Gauteng tour culminating in performances at Lush and Splashy Fenn festivals. It will be Port Elizabeth's much loved local singer/songwriter, Alex Cavan' last gig in Port Elizabeth before leaving his home town to move to the mystic and charming town of Hog's …

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State of the art facility leading to better health care in the rural areas of Transkei

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Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has successfully implemented another multi-million rand project on behalf of the Department of Health. The Maxwele clinic, a R24 million project has reached completion phase and is ready for utilisation by the local community. During the construction of the project, 52 people from the local community benefited; 35% of the project value was also awarded to local Small Micro Medium Enterprise (SMMEs). The Clinic is located in Viedgesville, King Sabatha Dalindyebo Local Municipality approximately 20km from Mthatha and serves ten villages nearby with a …

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A Festival of Rugby in Kwazakhele

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The SuperSport Rugby Challenge, started in spectacular fashion this weekend, delivering no less than 43 tries in six matches played around the country. Eastern Province and Western Province clashed at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon as part of a new initiative of playing matches on Sunday at community venues as part of a Rugby Festival. The festival, which included a local club derby, was well attended and hailed a success by all concerned, with an estimated 10,000 spectators packing the Kwazakhele venue. DHL Western Province had their work cut out against …

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Port Elizabeth – A video postcard | Hostelworld.com

Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos.A MyPE Horse Memorial Port Elizabeth selected video for you: Have a look around Port Elizabeth with Hostelworld.com's video postcard. Some of the attractions featured in this video include Addo Elephant National Park, Schotia Safaris, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and the city's beautiful beaches plus lots more. Click HERE to find more 'Horse Memorial Port Elizabeth' videos. Horse Memorial Port Elizabeth video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to …

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Just 25 Minutes to Arrest Robbery Suspects

Three robbery suspects were arrested within 25 minutes after allegedly robbing a shop in North End, Port Elizabeth yesterday. It is alleged that on Sunday, 23 April 2017 at about 17:00, the shop employee was alone in the shop in North End, when three men entered. One of the suspects pointed the employee with a firearm and robbed the shop of an undisclosed amount of cash and two cellphones. Members of the Crime Combating Unit, attached to the Operational Command Centre at Mount Road, responded to the call and immediately followed up on information received from witnesses and arrested the …

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Grahamstown in the news: PhD in Xhosa a real milestone

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PhD in Xhosa a real milestone: “There’s a lot of research that needs to be undertaken in African languages.” He also taught Xhosa at Rhodes and at Victoria Girls High School in Grahamstown. “Considering my rural background, I felt that learning in English was a huge disadvantage ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Cop sues police after raid on home: His wife Bulelwa Ndudula was arrested and charged with his murder. She was later released on R20 000 bail by the Grahamstown High Court. The state told the East London Magistrate’s Court last month that the matter was ready for trial in the …

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Solving five common life insurance myths

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Despite increasing awareness about the importance of having life insurance, some consumers remain confused and undecided due to myths that uninformed people spread through the grapevine. Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life says "Death is usually the last subject people look forward to discussing over the dinner table. Similarly, life insurance conversations are viewed in the same light and further perpetuated by misconceptions that this form of cover is complex and not easy to take up." Bromfield demystifies common myths that consumers have about life insurance: Only married people need …

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J-Bay in the news: Corona Durban Surf Pro

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Corona Durban Surf Pro: Men’s event winner Michael February (Kommetjie) and runner-up Matt McGillivray (Jeffreys Bay) celebrate their wins. Photo: WSL / Thurtell SURFING NEWS - Michael February and Zoe McDougall claimed the Men’s and Women’s titles at the Corona Durban Surf ... Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Corona Durban Surf Pro Contest Wrap Up: Up against fellow QS campaigner Matt McGillivray (Jeffreys Bay), February started the final with a couple of mid-range scores before being overtaken by his opponent, but came back with an excellent nine point ride in the last couple of …

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Formidable… dizzying… magical

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South African-born pianist, Petronel Malan will perform for the PE Music Society at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium on Monday, 24 April 2017 at 19h30. “Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer, Harris Goldsmith, vividly illustrate pianist, Petronel Malan’s, uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences worldwide. Lauded by reviewers as an unmistakably creative force in the classical music industry, Petronel’s critical acclaim culminated in the …

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PE in the news: URamaphosa ugadle kuZuma namaGupta ‘eqala umkhankaso’

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URamaphosa ugadle kuZuma namaGupta ‘eqala umkhankaso’: Port Elizabeth – USekela Mengameli uCyril Ramaphosa ukhwele wadilika kuMengameli Jacob Zuma kanye nomndeni wakwaGupta enkulumweni etolikwe ngokuthi bekuwukuqala komkhankaso wakhe wokuthatha isikhundla sokuba nguMengameli olandelayo we-ANC. URamaphosa ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South African court denies Nigerian pastor, Tim Omotosho bail: The pastor based in Durban, who was arrested inside the toilet at the Port Elizabeth Airport shortly after his flight landed, He was arraigned in court on Friday and was denied bail. …

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Image from page 46 of “Travels and adventures in Southern Africa” (1827)

This image referencing 'Bethelsdorp Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Image from page 46 of "Travels and adventures in southern Africa" (1827) Image by Internet Archive Book Images Identifier: travelsadventure00thom Title: Travels and adventures in southern Africa Year: 1827 (1820s) Authors: Thompson, George Subjects: Publisher: [London H. Colburn] Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto View Book Page: Book Viewer About This …

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