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Hello Tourism Month! – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Hello Tourism Month!: While locals and visitors are encouraged to explore and #ShareTheBay 365 days a year, Tourism Month is just a little bit extra special thanks to all the activations taking place around the Bay and also the fact that it is the month in which we have a dedicated day to celebrate our heritage. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with …

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Just in case you were wondering why it is called Hobie Beach #PortElizabeth #sailing

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Just in case you were wondering why it is called Hobie Beach. #PortElizabeth #sailing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. …

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What did YOU do on the water this weekend?

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A good day on water this weekend - Hobie 16, Sea-Esta, Warrior, Surfing and Paddling. What did YOU do? …

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Nine weeks into giving up meat and THIS is what my ‘mates’ send me

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You may send it to me Houston then we WON'T have a problem. …

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DA requests urgent meeting with the EFF

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Dear MyPE The DA notes with great disappointment the decision by the EFF to abscond from the councils of the three metros governed by the opposition party coalitions. The fact is that in August 2016, the people of South Africa made it clear that they no longer trusted the ANC to govern. The people of our metros voted for a new beginning and placed their trust in opposition parties. The short-sighted decision by the EFF to stay away from councils has only served to put the power back in the hands of the ANC. Essentially, the EFF is defying the mandate provided to the opposition by …

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Mthatha news: Student who went on insane spending spree after mistakenly receiving £850,000 grant shows no remorse despite facing possible jail

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Student who went on insane spending spree after mistakenly receiving £850,000 grant shows no remorse despite facing possible jail: who is at the Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, gets £85 each month put into her bank account in food and book allowances. But instead the company that administers the financial aid allowances at the university called ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. University Student Accidentally Finds N392m in Her Account, Then Blows the Money on Wild Parties, Designer Clothes (Photos): It was gathered that student leader Sibongile usually …

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Grahamstown in the news: Media stakeholders should embrace radio astronomy

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Media stakeholders should embrace radio astronomy: Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview on the sidelines of the Science Journalism Training workshop, a prelude to the 21st Annual Highway Africa Conference, Mr Lang, at the Rhodes University, Grahamstown, said science journalists in Africa were ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Fake news phenomenon, a threat to free speech – Sole: That is where the danger is,” he said. Mr Sole, also Chief Executive of amaBhungane Centre of Investigative Journalism, said this at the ongoing 21st Highway Africa Annual Conference in …

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J-Bay in the news: ‘Suikerbossie, ek wil jou hê …’

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‘Suikerbossie, ek wil jou hê …’: A decision over a glass of wine four years ago to move from Gauteng and “retire” in Jeffreys Bay – on the beautiful property they eyed where Dio Dell’Amore Guest House once stood – now sees a pancake and curio shop bustling in its spot. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. Super dog solves cold cases: Since being deployed six weeks ago, Ella has already demonstrated the powers of her extraordinary sense of smell when she sniffed out the tracks of poachers who attacked two rhino in the Lombardini Game Farm near Jeffreys Bay three weeks ago. Source: "Jeffreys …

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PE in the news: Ramaphosa fails in late night court bid to prevent newspaper article being published

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Ramaphosa fails in late night court bid to prevent newspaper article being published: She also confirmed the content. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag 'border ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Home Affairs adamant girl cannot get ID: The Department of Home Affairs is adamant that a Port Elizabeth couple should have their four-year-old foster child registered as a citizen of Lesotho if they want to adopt …

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NG15 Cab – Humewood Port Elizabeth

This image referencing 'Humewood Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. NG15 cab Image by timabbott This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Humewood Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own Port Elizabeth images here. …

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#Vulamehlo – Looks can be Deceiving, Open Your Eyes

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Port Elizabeth based Pholile Hlope and Nkosinathi Maneli from the Optasia Film Production company have been invited to visit Oceana, New Jersey in the United States by John Henry, the Founder of SMC and Director of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Ocean City, NJ. Pholile and Nkosinathi will spend from 23 September to 14 October training young adults. Eastern Cape based production company Optasia collaborated with Sisterhood Events and Project to create this awareness promo about the recent violence against young girls and women. Reports have escalated in South Africa regarding females who are …

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Why you might pay more for your pre-paid electricity

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Pre-paid electricity was mistakenly sold at a lower and incorrect tariff plan, due to a technical error which occurred between twelve midnight on 01 July and 14H30 02 July 2017. Customers who made electricity purchases within this period would have been affected. The municipality values and appreciates rate payers. It is their hard earned money and their commitment to pay that keeps the City running and moving forward. The municipality would like to sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused during this recovery plan. Purchase patterns have revealed that the affected customers …

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Organisation recognised for outstanding work

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) operator of the multi-award winning Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has been recognised for its dedication to job creation initiatives and excellent services to export orientated investors. The award bestowed onto the CDC, by the Exporters Club has been described by Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head Marketing & Communications, “as an achievement that demonstrates the organisations commitment to delivering world class services to investors and its broader client base.” The CDC has been recognised consistently over the past three years for its …

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Uitenhage in the news: Shop owner gunned down, Uitenhage

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Shop owner gunned down, Uitenhage: The South African Police Service in Uitenhage are doing everything in their power to establish the motive behind the killing of a 30 year old male. It is alleged that on 30 August 2017 at about 16:30 two armed suspects entered a shop in lower Market Street ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Shortlist of three names mooted for PE’s airport: Jodwana said he could not provide the time-frames. “There is also an application that proposes the renaming of the city of Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage – all these names will be subjected to that process,” Jodwana …

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Bhisho news: ANC luminary makes his point

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ANC luminary makes his point: This (untitled) lecture was an address to the Eastern Cape legislature in September 2012, the 10th anniversary of the Bhisho shootings, but also just weeks after the Marikana massacre. The credibility of the ANC is probably the lowest it has been since 1990! Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Bhisho, South Africa: <img class="styles-A54tP4F3__noscript__12c_l" src="https://s.w-x.co/824harvey3.jpg" srcset="https://dsx.weather.com//util/image/w/824harvey3.jpg?v=at&w=160&h=90&api=7db9fe61-7414-47b5-9871-e17d87b8b6a0 160w, https://dsx.weather.com//util/image/w …

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King Williams Town news: Rugby riot rocks top schools

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Rugby riot rocks top schools: The derby between home side Dale and their Queenstown visitors in King William’s Town ended in a 24-24 draw last Saturday – which culminated in the chaotic pitch invasion. Border Schools Rugby secretary Mongezi Mncono said they were aware of the ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. A talent which knows no limits: The success of the album hinges on the runaway hit Yonkinto, which is fast gaining traction. The 29-year-old was born in King Williams Town and studied drama and film at Tshwane University of Technology. Her parents were not only cops, but …

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A Trumpeters Lullaby by Leroy Anderson [video]

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